Huge Moto x Zero: An electrifying new design language?
The One Moto Show is a cornucopia of analog delights, gleaming with metalflake and raw, hand-beaten bodywork. But there was an interloper…
Read more »Is the future electric? In most countries, electric bikes haven’t made the same impact as their four-wheeled counterparts. But despite the odd hiccup—such as the closure of Alta Motorcycles in 2018—the electric motorcycle is here to stay.
It’s likely to be the preserve of city slickers, due to battery pack range limitations when compared to the internal combustion engine. But the average price tag is likely to come down, and the local charging station will become a more common sight.
Custom builders are already looking at battery-powered motorcycles, with Zero models likely to be the most common platforms until the Harley-Davidson LiveWire builds up sales. And Honda Cub conversions are making waves in the East.
Here’s an up-to-date selection of the best custom electric bikes so far.
The One Moto Show is a cornucopia of analog delights, gleaming with metalflake and raw, hand-beaten bodywork. But there was an interloper…
Read more »A week ago, Ducati’s lead designer told Digital Trends that “Electrification will change bike design more than it will change car design.”…
Read more »Electric motorcycles are gathering momentum, whether we like it or not. And customizers are slowly starting to discover the potential of e-bikes—which…
Read more »The car guys have been enjoying engine swaps for years. It’s the simplest and most reliable way to get extra horsepower—which is…
Read more »All eyes are on Harley-Davidson right now. When the Motor Co. dropped its bombshells earlier this week, the online motorcycling community instantly…
Read more »It’s not easy to build a good-looking custom bike. The classifieds are littered with abandoned projects—and even the top pro builders sometimes…
Read more »Most customs start out as old bikes in dire need of resurrection. Taking a grinder to an old beater is cheaper than…
Read more »To die-hard petrolheads, electric scooters are harbingers of a dark future. They’re seen as soulless machines that place economy and practicality far…
Read more »In Europe, maxi scooters are everywhere, and electric power is heading for the mainstream. So it was only a matter of time…
Read more »With a population of 1.4 billion, China should be a goldmine for bike builders. But it’s not: motorcycles are banned in many…
Read more »This week we bring you an electric motocrosser with dino styling, an aggro Suzuki SV650 from Thailand and a couple of classy…
Read more »Love ’em or hate ’em, electric bikes are an opportunity to look at motorcycle design with fresh eyes. Sure, they still need…
Read more »Despite a mind-boggling population of 24 million, Shanghai seems like a questionable location for a custom bike shop. Chinese laws make it…
Read more »I’m in two minds about electric motorcycles. The instantaneous torque and low maintenance is appealing, for sure—but I also love the character…
Read more »Four years ago, designer Andrew Davidge started building electric bikes in his parents’ garage in California, helped by a couple of friends.…
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