![]() ![]() Which seems to make a mockery of companies such as Curtiss and Lightning making big, powerful electric motorcycles. Big electrics doomed? Curtiss Zeus Prototype electric motorcycle So rather than electric motorcycles replacing petrol motorcycles, we are more likely to see a growth in these urban electric bikes first. Most are mopeds or “ebikes”, some with pedal assistance.īut even these models are improving with ABS, dual seats, luggage cargo capacity, increased range and higher top speeds. Similarly, Europe is bursting with electric scooters and small bikes. ![]() The biggest market for electric motorcycles in the world is China where small electric motorcycles and scooters dominate. Instead, two-wheeled electric power seems to be making more of a mark in urban mobility. Urban mobility Electric scooter/bike from E-Scooter (Image: Intermot) It’s just that it might not initially take the shape of bikes to replace our beloved machines. ![]() It is still the top-selling electric motorcycle company in the world.Įlectric power is definitely coming to two wheels. Meanwhile, Zero pulled out of Australia for the moment citing unfavourable exchange rates and taxes. You’d be forgiven for thinking that is the case given the recent demise of American off-road electric motorcycle company Alta Motors (pictured above) and the departure of Zero Motorcycles from Australia.īut Alta was doomed because they made high-end off-road motorcycles for a market that didn’t want them. Are electric motorcycles doomed even before they really get started? ![]()
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