Regular motorcycles are amazing feats of engineering.
These lightweight vehicles can accelerate like nothing else on the road and carry you to your destination in style.
But, like every other transportation segment, electrification is revolutionizing the conventional motorcycle.
Even traditional motorcycle manufacturers like Harley-Davidson are getting into the electric motorcycle game.
But what exactly is an electric motorcycle, and what makes it different from a regular bike?
What Is an Electric Motorcycle?
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Regular motorcycles come in varying shapes and sizes, and the same is true for electric ones.
This is the formula for big power and instant torque, and electric motorcycles use it to their advantage.
This super unique and expensive electric motorcycle features an electric motor integrated into the rear wheel.
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The overall look is straight from a science fiction movie.
What Types of Electric Motorcycles Are There?
There’s quite a variety of electric motorcycles.
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A good example of a bike like this is the aforementioned Verge TS.
This bike puts down 1000 Nm of torque, which is insane for a motorcycle.
Of course, there are other alternatives if you want a street bike, such as the Harley-Davidson LiveWire.
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The bikes mentioned up to this point are all extremely expensive, with prices starting over $20,000.
But there are also smaller, affordable e-motorcycles.
TheVespa Elettrica 45 mphis an electric motorcycle for the city dweller that doesn’t need an extremely fast bike.
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These smaller motorcycles have the traditional Vespa form factor but are electrified.
There are even off-road e-motorcycles that can go toe to toe with traditional internal-combustion motocross bikes.
This goes to show that there isn’t really a mold that all electric motorcycles fit into.
On the contrary, there’s a variety of electric motorcycles to suit most individuals' needs.
What Are the Advantages of an Electric Motorcycle?
Electric motorcycles enjoy many of the sameadvantages that electric cars have over internal combustion vehicles.
Electric motorcycles also enjoy the reduced maintenance that comes with electric motors and batteries versus complex internal combustion engines.
Another great thing about electric motorcycles is that they don’t need refueling.
Imagine riding through a scenic route in serene silence instead of roaring through and disturbing everybody in sight.
How Much Does an Electric Motorcycle Cost?
Electric motorcycles come in a wide variety of prices; it all depends on what you’re looking for.
Of course, all of these are elite motorcycles, and there are more affordable choices available.
Nobody has to know you paid less for these motorcycles either because they look absolutely stunning and high quality.
Even for newbie motorcyclists, an electric motorcycle is the best introduction to the world of two-wheeled motorized fun.
A world without the annoying roar of conventional motorcycle engines is not too far off.
