been kinda watching the classies for electric motorcycles cuz well... OK, OK I'm CHEAP but somewhere between an e-assist bicycle and full sized car seems like a decent slot to fill. Then if I can scrounge some solar panels..............
Price ballpark?
I would not dream of it here. Limited sight distance. Drivers are happy to go 70 mph on a country lane with changing elevations. I've traveled all over the world and Memphis drivers are the worst I've seen anywhere and that spills into Mississippi for sure. They go 60 mph in my subdivision with children and pets about.Not too bad on town roads, city streets but yeah less stability, no throttle out of trouble option. Smaller even less visible than an mc. i have and use lights that seem to help.
Looking for something capable of traffic speed travel with 30-40 mile range? Battery powered Honda gyro style trike with some cargo capacity would be sweet.
I am watching the electric segment too. It seems a bit unmature still, the "proper" motorcycles like Zero and (HD) Livewire are too heavy and do not have sufficient range. Offroad playbikes like Cake and the discontinued (?) KTM Freeride electric seem like good clean fun , but are too expensive for a toy.
However, I read something about some japanese manufacturers that are working on a standard for a replacable battery pack. That would make commuting om an electric bike or scooter more appealing for most. Just pull up at the "gas station" and swap battery. Just like the exchange system for propane tanks for the bbq. A scooter/ motorcycle hybrid with 15 or 16 inch wheels with that kind of battery setup should be a useful commuter vehicle IMHO.
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From the article... here:
Part of the common specifications agreed upon this time conforms to the technical paper "TP21003" of the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JASO) issued on March 19. From now on, the technical verification (standardization) for mutual use of interchangeable batteries based on the common specifications will be promoted.
In addition, the demand for electrification of mobility is increasing around the world in order to realize a carbon-neutral society, and we will work with JAMA to encourage the international use of electric vehicles (international standardization).
In order to ensure that motorcycles continue to be the mobility of choice amid growing environmental awareness around the world, the entire motorcycle industry will continue to study and promote the development of an environment for the widespread use of electric motorcycles as an area of cooperation, with the aim of contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.
i'm all for an e-bike that had a 200ish mile range and swappable batteries. A Tesla motorcycle would be a "shocker". Zoom!