With the need to reduce carbon emissions, electric motorcycles are becoming more popular than ever. Manufacturers, including Harley Davidson whose motorcycle is like something out of a sci-fi movie, Zero, and Energica are behind some of the best ones on the market.
Not only do electric motorcycles not produce any carbon emissions, but they also don't cause any noise pollution either. Going electric doesn't mean having to ride a motorbike that's slower or weaker than its gas-reliant counterparts. These models are fast, powerful, and look no different from any other motorbikes. The future of motorcycles is electrifying.
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10 Vmoto's Super Soco TC Max: $5,100
Vmoto is a Chinese company that's been around for the past five years. It manufactures scooters and caters to both the Asian and international markets. Super Soco is their third-party brand and it's behind the TCmax motorcycle. Its speed is 59 mph and the power range is up to 68 miles.
Despite being a small and cheap bike at $5,100 the motor produces an impressive 132 ft-lb of torque and can fast-charge within just five hours to make the bike ready whenever you need it.
9 Monday Motorbikes' Gen7: $4,500
Monday Motorbikes is an American company in Torrance, California, and their bike is called the Gen7 motorcycle. It has a 50-100 mile range and two performance modes: economy and sport. Currently, it's one of the most underrated sports bikes on the market, despite being fully electric. It's also keyless and requires a user-programmable password to start. The battery recharges every time the rider brakes. There's a USB port to charge a cell phone.
The headlights are high/low beam LEDs and the dash is LCD. It has a removable proprietary battery, 17 forged aluminum mag wheels, and the Brushless DC permanent magnet motor. The price for one of these is just $4,500.
8 Fonzarelli's NKD: $6,700
Fonzarelli is an Australian company based in Sydney. They ship their products internationally, including North America. Their Fonzarelli NKD motorcycle's range is up to 124 miles and its speed is up to 62 mph. Riders have three speed modes to choose from.
The portable battery can be completely charged within an hour in three ways: indoors, onboard, or in public charging infrastructures. Its modular powertrain has four performance options. This motorcycle is lightweight, flexible, and is available in four different models. And all of that for just $6,700.
7 Jambon Beurre's Jambon Beurre: $61,625
Jambon Beurre is a custom motorcycle builder in Paris. They've worked alongside PYMCO Technologie who make electric-powered trains to produce the Jambon Beurre motorcycle. It has 107 hp, a 6.5 kWh battery and its torque is 200 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. Its max speed is 99 mph and the actual bike base is a 1991 Suzuki DR 800.
It has a direct chain transmission, liquid assisting fans with a special airforce cooling system, and a 800A discharge. Buyers can request to have a motorcycle tailor-made for them with a different bike base.
6 Harley Davidson's Livewire: $29,799
Harley Davidson's Livewire is one of the more expensive electric motorcycles in the middle-range, but for good reasons. It has a high-voltage battery capable of covering a minimum of 146 miles without needing to be charged.
Its onboard Level 1 charger can be connected to either a standard household outlet to be charged overnight or at a public Level 3 DC Fast Charge station. There are seven selectable Ride Modes to choose from. It has the H-D Revelation Powertrain and smartphone connectivity via HD's app.
5 Zero's SR/F: $19,495
Zero's SR/F model has a lithium-ion battery, 140 ft-lbs of torque, and 110 horsepower. It has a renowned German company, Bosch's Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC). These were the first fully-smart motorcycles in the world with a customizable dash (Cypher III operating system) and Zero's own app.
The optimal charge time is 80 minutes and it has a 161-mile city range (200 miles with power tank), clutchless direct-drive transmission and its power pack comes with a five-year warranty. Its max speed is 124 mph. Available in standard and premium. Price: $19,495.
4 Sarolea's MANX7: $50,000 - $57,000
Sarolea's a Belgian company that was founded way back in 1850. The MANX7 is their first and only electric motorcycle. Its range is 205 miles, top speed is 150 mph, its torque is 332 ft-lbs and it has a 120 kW engine. The monocoque chassis is made of carbon fiber and the vehicle is evenly weighted on both sides.
The battery can be charged in just 20 minutes. It has a two-year mechanical warranty and an 18 kW and a 22 kW option. Depending on the battery size, the total price is $50,000-$57,000.
3 Arc's Vector: $114,000
Arc is a British company with its headquarters in the United Kingdom. This is where they handcraft the Vector. Only 399 units are available for purchase. The charging time is only 40 minutes. Its top speed is 124 miles and it has a 270-mile range.
To make it even more incredible, it has a Head-Up Display (HUD) helmet which has a WiFi headset, rear camera and can be voice-activated or act wirelessly. There's even a human-machine interface, the Arc Pilot system, which gives the rider feedback and notifications to keep safe. Price: $114,000.
2 Energica's Ego: $22,565
Energica's Ego is the fastest and most powerful motorcycle from the innovative new company. It comes in three ranges: Ego, Ego+, and Ego+RS. This stylish Italian motorbike is available in two colors: rosso corsa and astroid gray. Its city range is 250 miles, its capacity's at 21.5 kWh, and its fast charge is DCFC mode 4 at 250 mi/h.
Its power is 107 kW (ca 145 HP) at 6000 rpm, its max speed is limited to 150 mph and its torque is 159 lb-ft. The Egos are being featured in the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup until 2022. Ideal for the track or the road.
This list isn't inclusive of every electric motorcycle currently available on the market. There are other impressive motorbikes like the Lightning Strike and Lito Ora. BMW and the major renowned Japanese manufacturers such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha are all predicted to release their own electric motorbikes sometime early this decade.
1 Vespa's Elettrica: $7,499
Vespa's Elettrica is a trendy electric motorcycle and among the best on the market. It can be ridden for up to 62 miles before its lithium-ion battery needs to be recharged. The underseat compartment is designed as storage for the helmet and holds the battery recharge cable.
It has a 4.3-inch color TFT digital dashboard and the Vespa Mia system to connect the vehicle to a rider's smartphone. It comes in six different colors, each of which separates it from the average gas-powered scooter, and is priced at $7,499.
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