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BigJimmyW13
XS650 Guru
yeah the 70k price tag means an ABSOLUTE NO from me...
BigJimmyW13
XS650 Guru
If I was going to do it...
curt698
XS650 Addict
I'm ok with the idea but I think that we are still a few years from a viable option. By that I mean the illusive combination of: weight, performance, distance, cost and serveral others I'm sure. For me to consider an electric bike it would have to be with in $3,000 of a similar gas powered machine.
BigJimmyW13
XS650 Guru
Once again the 70k price tag makes for an ABSOLUTE no
- i agree about the price tag-still early years as far as technology goes, nanotech will open a lot of opportunities not currently available, the realisation of peak oil will put on the pressure and economies of scale will determine pricing-still, 150 mph with a 150 mile range and 2 hour recharge cycle is packaged fairly sexily...this is commutable...i reckon i could sell some of these here, even at that price 
How much does it weigh? Does the price tag make it an absolute no?
BigJimmyW13
XS650 Guru
Yes. I could build that chopper electric for around 4k
hooktool
XS650 Junkie
pumps
XS650 Junkie
It's coming though...They get better and cheaper all the time.
http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=2142
I have a 13 mile one way commute. A little on the highway. So I need at least 65-70 MPH. I could charge it up here at the station. Price must be reasonable. I've commuted mostly on my 250 Ninja (until I sold it to get a different bike) as the XS has been apart a lot. The price will have to be near the cost of the Ninja for me to buy one.
http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=2142
I have a 13 mile one way commute. A little on the highway. So I need at least 65-70 MPH. I could charge it up here at the station. Price must be reasonable. I've commuted mostly on my 250 Ninja (until I sold it to get a different bike) as the XS has been apart a lot. The price will have to be near the cost of the Ninja for me to buy one.
Teebs
King of the Ass-Hats
I've always been an adaptable person. I love tech and new gadgets. I dig the idea of sustainable design and the future of clean, efficient transportation. I would ride the hell out of that thing, because I have a need to ride anything on two wheels if given the opportunity. Put two wheels and handlebars on a mini fusion reactor and I'm first in line. 
At 40 plus though, after being around scoots for all of these years, the inevitable decline of the internal combustion gasoline engine is a little sad and I already feel nostalgic. The feel of steel, the smell of gas, grease and oil, the sound of burning petrol, the look of shiny spokes and flat black rubber: these are what a motorcycle IS. At least to me.
I would ride it because I would feel compelled to. But it's soulless. A dead thing.
Incidentally, this bike uses a lithium ion battery. They're prone to overheating and catching fire. This usually happens when they're charged too fast (might want to skip that 2 hour charge time), causing dendrites to grow, short circuiting the battery.
If I'm going to go up in flames, I'd prefer it were in a good old gasoline fire!
At 40 plus though, after being around scoots for all of these years, the inevitable decline of the internal combustion gasoline engine is a little sad and I already feel nostalgic. The feel of steel, the smell of gas, grease and oil, the sound of burning petrol, the look of shiny spokes and flat black rubber: these are what a motorcycle IS. At least to me.
I would ride it because I would feel compelled to. But it's soulless. A dead thing.
Incidentally, this bike uses a lithium ion battery. They're prone to overheating and catching fire. This usually happens when they're charged too fast (might want to skip that 2 hour charge time), causing dendrites to grow, short circuiting the battery.
If I'm going to go up in flames, I'd prefer it were in a good old gasoline fire!
The mission one website says the bike can do power wheelies at 70mph. That sounds exciting! I would like to feel the instant torque of an electric motor even at super low rpm. I bet they have the throttle mappings dialed in to prevent wheelies every time you take off from a stop.
As far as cost, it has top of the line wheels and suspension that are probably complete overkill for 99% of riders. If they can get the cost of all the electronic stuff to come down through economies of scale, and put a more reasonable sport-bike suspension and wheels on it to make it around 10 grand, I bet they would sell like crazy. I wonder how long the batteries last and their cost to replace. It's probably only a matter of time before the big four have electric bikes in their line-ups.
Now here's a fast electric bike! Skip to about 3 min if you want to see the exciting part of the video.
As far as cost, it has top of the line wheels and suspension that are probably complete overkill for 99% of riders. If they can get the cost of all the electronic stuff to come down through economies of scale, and put a more reasonable sport-bike suspension and wheels on it to make it around 10 grand, I bet they would sell like crazy. I wonder how long the batteries last and their cost to replace. It's probably only a matter of time before the big four have electric bikes in their line-ups.
Now here's a fast electric bike! Skip to about 3 min if you want to see the exciting part of the video.
gentlemanjim
More Wrenchin than Ridin
Electric sounds like fun, but biking is about the sound, the feel the vibes. Electric scooters seem like a viable option and I read there is a closed circuit organization for off road and maybe road racing. If it has two wheels its for me.
Teebs
King of the Ass-Hats
It's a little eerie that that happened and no sound until that thing was winding out after he ate it. Zero to 60 in less than a second. OK, I'm a convert now. I want to try that out! God loves an idiot. At least that's what my momma tells me. (His too, apparently.)
danxs650mass
XS650 Enthusiast
that guys not to smart for a goverment scienest must be the u.s . goverment he works for heres a tip let go of the bike but when i was like 10 i did that on a honda ct 70 went right thru the bushes but i was able to walk away but i got back on and crashed agian than my brother kicked my ass for rideing his bike when he wasnt home ahh the joys of learning to ride i think i will stick to gas bikes for now thanks anyways
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gentlemanjim
More Wrenchin than Ridin
KTM has an electric in their line up.
