Electric Motorcycles | Racing | Brammo | Zero Motorcycles https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/electric-motorcycles-news/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:34:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png Electric Motorcycles | Racing | Brammo | Zero Motorcycles https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/electric-motorcycles-news/ 32 32 2025 EM Epure Factor-e First Look [9 Fast Facts, 2 Models] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/11/2025-em-epure-factor-e-first-look-9-fast-facts-2-models/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:07:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278254 Based in Saint-Brès, France, EM (Electric Motion) is a leader in the world of electric trials bikes. Although electric dirt bikes have had difficulty penetrating that market for various reasons, electric power appeals to many trials riders, as it is rich in torque, and trials riders generally don’t need a long range for a day’s […]

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]]> 2024 Dust Moto Model 1 First Look [American Electric Dirt Bike] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/07/2024-dust-moto-model-1-first-look-american-electric-dirt-bike/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:44:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275572 Based in Bend, Oregon, Dust Moto has built its first Alpha 1 Prototype and is planning to go to market with 100 examples of the Model 1 battery-powered dirt bike. Rather than offering a full-size motocrosser like the Stark Varg or joining the crowded ranks of mountain-bike-like electric motorcycles, the 2024 Dust Moto Model 1 […]

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]]> Harley-Davidson Hybrid Concept First Look [Commentary] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/11/harley-davidson-hybrid-concept-first-look-commentary/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:29:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274902 Harley-Davidson long ago discovered that the secret to survival in the motorcycle business—indeed, any business—is the ability and agility to change with the times. The Motor Company’s 120-year history is that of a living, dynamic enterprise, rather than a footnote in America’s industrial history, is because it has adapted, changed, diversified, retrenched, and advanced as […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 Review [14 Electric Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/27/2024-kawasaki-ninja-e-1-and-z-e-1-review-14-electric-fast-facts/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:22:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274460 Kawasaki has jumped into the EV arena, where technology, emissions laws, and market dynamics are evolving rapidly. The all-new 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 fraternal twins are the brand’s first all-electric motorcycles. We went over the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 technology in detail in our First Look stories, and now it is […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki Elektrode Review [A Dozen Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/30/2024-kawasaki-elektrode-review-a-dozen-fast-facts/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 09:16:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=273563 In a world dominated by rebranded Stacyc electric balance bikes, the 2024 Kawasaki Elektrode offers an alternative for youngsters wanting to get started on powered two-wheelers. The 2024 Kawasaki Elektrode is a battery-powered balance bike for kids 37 to 55 inches tall and 3 to 8 years old. Ultimate Motorcycling drafted my son Henry to […]

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]]> Super73 K1D Review [Electric Balance Bike For Kids] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/15/super73-k1d-review-electric-balance-bike-for-kids/ Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:13:11 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272731 In a market dominated by the Stacyc electric balance bikes sold in various guises, the Super73 K1D offers an alternative for four- to eight-year-olds. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the Stacyc bikes—they’re good. However, competition is good for everyone, including the kids. Based in Irvine, Super73 has established itself as a premium brand […]

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]]> 2024 Lambretta Elettra First Look [Urban Electric Scooter] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/11/10/2024-lambretta-elettra-first-look-urban-electric-scooter/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:42:37 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271541 Jimmy Cooper would have protested that he couldn’t ride it from London to Brighton unless he kept his speed below 25 mph. Regardless, the battery-powered 2024 Lambretta Elettra is here, and it is positioned as an urban scooter with substantial in-town performance and a city-friendly range. While the continuous output of the electric motor is […]

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]]> 2024 Husqvarna EE 2 First Look [7 Fast Facts, 27 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/05/2024-husqvarna-ee-2-first-look-7-fast-facts-27-photos/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:45:03 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270449 Just in time for Christmas, the 2024 Husqvarna EE 2 electric dirt bike for kids debuts. Although the smallest of Husqvarna’s dirt bike lineup, it has big-kid features for brand-new riders and their parents. Let’s look at why this motorcycle might be under a tree in late December. The electric motor is in the hub […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 First Look [13 Fast Facts, 36 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/04/2024-kawasaki-ninja-e-1-first-look-13-fast-facts-36-photos/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:46:40 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270420 The Ninja goes electric, but it’s not what you probably think it is. Rather than being a blisteringly fast sportbike with unlimited low-rpm torque and razor-sharp handling, the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 is a motorcycle firmly entrenched in the urban mobility segment. With a list price of $7599 and supersport styling, this battery-powered Ninja allows […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki Z e-1 First Look [12 Fast Fact, 33 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/03/2024-kawasaki-z-e-1-first-look-12-fast-fact-33-photos/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:29:11 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270371 The all-new battery-powered 2024 Kawasaki Z e-1 ABS is an electric motorcycle designed for urban mobility. While it has upright sportbike styling, its capabilities more closely match a scooter. With that in mind, let’s see what this new motorcycle is all about—there is a lot to learn. The claimed range of the 2024 Kawasaki Z […]

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]]> 2023 Electric Motorcycles Buyers Guide From A to Z [30+ Brands] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/01/2023-electric-motorcycles-buyers-guide-from-a-to-z-30-brands/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:59:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268614 I recently took a look at some of the aspects of the ever-growing electric motorcycle story with my commentary, “Will electric motorcycles ever own the road?” With scooters, mini-bikes, ultralight off-road-only dirt bikes, classic conventional street bikes, white-knuckle-fast sport bikes, adventure motorcycles, and even heavyweight baggers on the market, there is e-cycle for almost any […]

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]]> 2024 BMW CE 02 First Look [13 Electric Urban Scooter Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/07/2024-bmw-ce-02-first-look-13-electric-urban-scooter-fast-facts/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:53:04 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267730 BMW makes a strong move into the urban mobility market with the new 2024 BMW CE 02 battery-powered electric scooter. Priced at $7599, it’s a lightweight machine with a low seat height, low weight, and a unique appearance. Let’s see how BMW is approaching the city-only transportation market. Here is the official pitch from the […]

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]]> 2024 Beta Explorer First Look [All-New Electric Trail Bike] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/09/2024-beta-explorer-first-look-all-new-electric-trail-bike/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:57:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266935 The new 2024 Beta Explorer electric dirt bike is a small-chassis trail bike aimed at “trail riding, camping, hunting, or just working around the ranch.” It features a 17 horsepower motor with a 74-volt, 34 Ah hot-swappable battery, giving the Explorer a top speed of 40 mph. A Beta insider describes the new Explorer as […]

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]]> Curtiss Motorcycle’s The 1 First Look [Electric Production Custom] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/09/curtiss-motorcycles-the-1-first-look-electric-production-custom/ Tue, 09 May 2023 07:06:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265993 The highly anticipated debut machine from Curtiss Motorcycle is here. Selling for $120,000, with 120 examples being built, The 1 is the latest brainchild of production custom genius Matt Chambers, CEO of Curtiss Motorcycle. The number 120 wasn’t selected by accident. It reflects the 120th anniversary of the founding of Curtiss Motorcycle by Glenn Hammond […]

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]]> 2023 Zapp i300 First Look [Award-Winning Electric Scooter] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/17/2023-zapp-i300-first-look-award-winning-electric-scooter/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:28:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265530 One of our favorite aspects of the growing popularity of electric-propulsion two-wheelers is the opportunity to rethink design. Without any concerns about fuel tank or motor positioning, designers can get creative. The upcoming 2023 Zapp i300 has won a Red Dot Product Design Award, German Design Award, Good Design Awards Gold Winner, and three E-Mobility […]

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]]> 2024 StilRide 1 First Look [Stylish Electric Urban Scooter] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/04/2024-stilride-1-first-look-stylish-electric-urban-scooter/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:23:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265173 While many motorcyclists are skeptical about battery-powered sportbikes, cruisers, touring bikes, and ADV bikes, there is no doubt that electricity is a fantastic power source for urban applications. Range or charging speed aren’t issues, and the always-available torque is ideal for getting around town. The all-new 2024 StilRide 1 from Stockholm shows that electric-powered two-wheels […]

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]]> Will Electric Motorcycles Ever Own the Road? [Commentary] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/19/will-electric-motorcycles-ever-own-the-road/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:07:52 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264773 It seems that there are more and more entrants into the electric motorcycle market every day. An interesting example we covered here recently is the brainchild of Wisconsin’s own Erik Buell in the form of the Fuell Fllow. As is the case with many in the e-cycle field, the bike is targeted to the urban […]

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]]> 2023 BMW CE 04 Review [Urban Electric Commuter Scooter] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/07/2023-bmw-ce-04-review-urban-electric-commuter-scooter/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:49:49 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264463 If you’re an introvert, don’t buy the 2023 BMW CE 04 electricity-powered scooter. You won’t be happy. There’s no blending into the background when riding the futuristic CE 04. I’ve turned heads every time I’ve been out on the scooter and, cool as my Bell Bullitt Atwyld lid is, that’s not what they’re looking at. […]

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]]> 2023 Greenger G3 First Look [Electric Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/28/2023-greenger-g3-first-look-electric-fast-facts/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:49:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264180 Expanding on the success of the Greenger-developed Honda CRF-E2 electric off-road mini that we tested last year, the Ontario, Calif., company brings us the 2023 Greenger G3. The G3 is larger and much faster than the CRF-E2, and with a weight limit of 300 pounds, it is ready to accommodate adults in backyard motocross antics. […]

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]]> 2023 UBCO 2×2 Special Edition First Look [Electric Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/27/2023-ubco-2x2-special-edition-first-look-electric-fast-facts/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:46:38 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264154 Part electric bicycle and part Rokon-style two-wheel-drive motorcycle, the 2023 UBCO 2×2 Special Edition is an inexpensive adventure “motor driven cycle” outfitted for low-speed expeditions on- and off-pavement. Based on the UBCO 2×2 Adventure Bike, the 2×2 Special Edition enhances cargo-carrying capability, so you can take it with you wherever you go. There’s a 30-liter […]

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]]> Fuell Fllow Pre-Orders Open [Urban Electric Motorcycle] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/01/21/fuell-fllow-pre-orders-open-urban-electric-motorcycle/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:53:49 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=263412 We introduced you to the Fuell Fllow (yep, double-l is how it’s spelled) back in 2019 and published an exclusive interview with Fuell CEO François-Xavier Terny. At the time, the COVID-19 pandemic was still over the horizon, and its impact on business and investment was not even imagined. As it turned out, the pandemic and […]

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]]> Royal Enfield Parent Buys 10+ Percent Stake In Stark Future https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/12/29/royal-enfield-parent-buys-10-percent-stake-in-stark-future/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 02:54:29 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=262772 India-based Eicher Motors has paid €50 million for a 10.35 percent equity stake in Stark Future, the Spanish electric motorcycle manufacturer. Stark rose to fame a year ago with the reveal of the Varg prototype motocrosser. Although the estimated September 2022 delivery date of the first production Varg motorcycles has been pushed back to August […]

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]]> 2023 Zero DSR/X Review [Electric Adventure Motorcycle] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/09/19/2023-zero-dsr-x-review-electric-adventure-motorcycle/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:28:19 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=254807 The call of the great outdoors is strong these days, especially in a motorcycle market embracing all things adventure. Offerings run the gamut from off-road-focused ADV sluggers to ADV-styled touring steeds, which isn’t lost on Northern California-based Zero Motorcycles, releasing its virtually all-new 2023 Zero DSR/X into the wild. Zero’s electric ADV isn’t a spruced-up […]

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]]> 10 Electric Motorcycles Due From Honda by 2025 [Four US-Bound] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/09/13/10-electric-motorcycles-due-from-honda-by-2025-four-us-bound/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:45:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=251916 Honda has announced its intention to add 10 electric motorcycles to its global lineup by 2025. Most models will be scooters destined for the Asian and European markets as commuter vehicles. For the United States, Europe, and Japan, four models are expected to debut in 2024 and are described as Fun EV Models. Expect to […]

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]]> 2023 KTM SX-E 3 First Look [Just In Time For Christmas] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/09/08/2023-ktm-sx-e-3-first-look-just-in-time-for-christmas/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 01:31:05 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=246604 Following the success of its SX-E 5 motocross motorcycle for kids, KTM is releasing a smaller version. The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 downsizes to bring children into the electric motorcycle world at an even younger age, acting as a bridge between  SX-E 5 and its two battery-powered balance bicycles—the 12eDrive and 16eDrive. The 2023 KTM […]

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