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Before companies like Harley-Davidson and Indian redefined the idea of motorcycles with their loud thumping V-twin engines and laid-back cruisers, most of the world associated motorcycles with short-distance transportation and affordability.
Even today, factors like performance, affordability, and short-range commute motivate many buyers into opting for two-wheelers. These factors are also responsible for the widespread popularity of EVs.
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Not only are electric bikes environmentally friendly, but they also offer a more affordable cost of ownership as compared to motorcycles powered by conventional motors which are more prone to mechanical wear and tear.
As the world moves towards electrification many mainstream automobile manufacturers are completely revamping their portfolios to incorporate at least some level of electrification. Here are 10 battery-powered motorcycles that we can’t wait to ride in the not-so-distant future.
10 Harley-Davidson LiveWire
Via Harley Davidson
117-year-old motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson made history when it introduced its first-ever all-electric motorcycle – the LiveWire at 2019 EIMCA. The bike can accelerate up to the 60 mph mark from a standstill in under four seconds. Customers can now pick up their copies of Black Widow’s ride from Avengers: Age of Ultron at their local Harley dealer.
Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a futuristic offering and sports a design that is photogenic from every angle. The 105 BHP, 86 lb-ft powertrain offers 146 miles of range in the city which drops down to 70 MPH when cruising at high speeds.
9 Ultraviolette F77
Via EVO India
Like Lamborghini, Indian electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolet used Jet fighters as its design inspiration and the space frame chassis of KTM RC 390 (along with other equipment from the Austrian bike manufacturer) to put together the F77 battery-only motorcycle.
The motorcycle is priced at just under $4500 and is powered by an AC motor. Ultraviolet claims F77 can deliver a range of almost 100 miles (150 kilometers). Ultraviolette F77 is an electric bike that can even give sportscars a run for their highly exorbitant price tag when it comes to acceleration. The bike hits 60 MPH in just 7 seconds.
8 UM Renegade Thor
Via Top Speed
American motorcycle manufacturer, UM Motorcycles must have been quite confident when it introduced the company’s first-ever electrified offering. Um was so proud of its battery-powered beast that it named the motorcycle after the Norse God of thunder.
The UM Renegade Thor was powered by a 30 kWh motor and even though this 40 BHP motorcycle was powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, it was offered with a manual transmission that even featured a reverse gear. The
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By: Raja Singh
Title: 10 Electric Motorcycles We’d Love To Ride | HotCars
Sourced From: www.hotcars.com/electric-motorcycles-wed-love-to-ride/
Published Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:30:40 GMT
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