Electric motorcycles

[bigoltool]

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Suzuki GSX-R: The immensely popular Japanese sports bike dynasty

The Suzuki GSX-R is one of the most famous, significant and popular Japanese sports bikes of all time. Launched globally as a 750 in 1985 (following a Japanese market 400 in 1984), it was inspired by Suzuki’s factory endurance racer, set a new sports bike template for lightweight, fully-faired...

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[Bumblebee]

I think the biggest detractor of an EV motorcycle is, motorcycles are for the most part machines people "adventure" on....whereas although people do commute on them, most ride them for pleasure...if you get an EV bike which on paper has a range similar to a gas bike, once you start working it the power consumption would be similar as well...

A gas bike can be refueled in minutes at any gas station whereas I would wager an EV bike would take longer and only at specialized recharge stations. I can imagine a recharging station having say 10 spots and there would be 10 bikes at them all with an hour (or maybe a little less) to charge. There would have to be waiting rooms or something, and what about inclimate weather or remote areas?

I know there is talk of a quick charge or something like 10 mins or less but I know if I quick charge some of my rechargeable batteries too many times, they will only take it so many times.... technology has a long way to go.

 

[kim windsor]

I am old school and will ride my Hayabusa till I die !

 

[kim windsor]

Meanwhile...

Suzuki GSX-R: The immensely popular Japanese sports bike dynasty

The Suzuki GSX-R is one of the most famous, significant and popular Japanese sports bikes of all time. Launched globally as a 750 in 1985 (following a Japanese market 400 in 1984), it was inspired by Suzuki’s factory endurance racer, set a new sports bike template for lightweight, fully-faired...

www.visordown.com

Ride it and ride it and ride it

 

[Zerks]

I am old school and will ride my Hayabusa till I die !

For old guys like me a Hayabusa with a few mods is about the most comfortable way to have fun while going fast. I still think the looks of the Gen 1 in general captured the essence of what the Hayabusa is suppose to look like as compared to the 2 other generations... but... I might be a little bit biased!

 

[bigoltool]

I think the biggest detractor of an EV motorcycle is, motorcycles are for the most part machines people "adventure" on....whereas although people do commute on them, most ride them for pleasure...if you get an EV bike which on paper has a range similar to a gas bike, once you start working it the power consumption would be similar as well...

A gas bike can be refueled in minutes at any gas station whereas I would wager an EV bike would take longer and only at specialized recharge stations. I can imagine a recharging station having say 10 spots and there would be 10 bikes at them all with an hour (or maybe a little less) to charge. There would have to be waiting rooms or something, and what about inclimate weather or remote areas?

I know there is talk of a quick charge or something like 10 mins or less but I know if I quick charge some of my rechargeable batteries too many times, they will only take it so many times.... technology has a long way to go.

Other solution would be hot swap batteries like the old Motoczyzz. Wonder where that project might have lead had Michael Czyzz not died...

 

[Bumblebee]

Other solution would be hot swap batteries like the old Motoczyzz. Wonder where that project might have lead had Michael Czyzz not died...

Then you run into the issue as to how many times a particular battery pack was charged, not to mention someone complaining they bought a brand new EV only to get an old used battery pack installed..

The average person probably wouldn't complain but all it would take some privileged, entitled person to cause a huge issue...

 

[hayabuser]

 

[RedBull]

Going back Sport tour | General Bike Related Topics

The grin factor on a light powerful bike has me thinking again, but I'm not building another RJ . With local Hayabusa support gone it's time to look back into team green . Center stand , and a ECU flash.

www.hayabusa.org

 

[krishay.baxter]

How long before electric motorcycles are Speed Test a normal part of our riding experience? Can they be priced in the neighborhood of our combustion stuff?
Pretty much made by all manufacturers and available in all dealerships? Gonna have to put some cards in the spokes of my 1st electric one
with a sticker that says loud cards saves lives... or some loud speakers playing my favorite exhaust sound

Bombardier is jumping into the mix...they might even have success.

 

[RedBull]

Talk about a good laugh! | Random Thoughts

This is not me, I received this from a friend, but I laughed till I cried!! Have a great weekend! Good story to send you into your weekend....worth reading, and since "safety" is involved, it should be authorized to read at work. If this one does not make you laugh, then you have never...

www.hayabusa.org

 

[bigoltool]

New BMW Vision E-bike. Not terrible looking, but for me the Master cylinders are awesome!

BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster

A first look at the future of electromobility from BMW Motorrad - and that of the iconic boxer engine. The BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster - a highly emotional naked bike with electric drive.

www.bmwgroup.com

 

[Bumblebee]

New BMW Vision E-bike. Not terrible looking, but for me the Master cylinders are awesome!

BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster

A first look at the future of electromobility from BMW Motorrad - and that of the iconic boxer engine. The BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster - a highly emotional naked bike with electric drive.

www.bmwgroup.com

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They look cool but would suck when it comes to adding or changing out the brake/clutch fluid.