The Electric Motorcycle Thread

[MikeL]

I don't see an improvement to the Peninsula or Marin twisties where a L3 bike could benefit.

I always thought Pescadero would be a perfect location to put a L3 and some L2s. Food, coffee, shops but a small town that is fun to be in for a little bit while you recharge.

This company seems to have a great product for installing L3 without large infrastructure investment. https://freewiretech.com/

 

[wheel_muse]

New Harley, er, Livewire middleweight electric in the works. Seems promising. I enjoyed riding the current Livewire 1 at a demo day, . but a middleweight would be closer to my needs.

https://electrek.co/2021/12/15/harl...otorcycle-platform-could-finally-drop-prices/

 

[mrzuzzo]

I dream of a day where there is a L3 charger at Alice's or Stinson beach. Being able to run laps all day with no regard for state of charge would be prefect.

That said bikes with bigger packs make a day in the twisties a possibility. Get to 90% charge at the closest DC station and then go run your favorite roads.

Yes exactly. For the Peninsula there are chargers all around the twistys, from Santa Cruz, to Half Moon Bay, to Hwy 17, Palo Alto, etc. It's already good enough for the Energicas.

North Bay is still problematic as is the rest of Hwy 1 in NorCal.

Not surprising though, even Tesla just recently got a charger in Big Sur and Fort Bragg. It will take another year or two but more chargers will pop up as more auto manufacturers make EVs more mainstream. I think the Energica should be good for 98% of my riding. For the rest I have other bikes.

Also once Tesla opens up it's chargers for CCS charging, a lot of these problems will be solved.

 

[sk8norcal]

Ouch, it is 450 lbs. I typo'd "tuareg 600 wet weight" and had been going by that figure.
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400 lbs is the unicorn weight for a twin adv.
I would like to try a CRF500L

zero has a "dual sport" at 317/419/463 lbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8r1K2AnTxw&t=245s

 

[Butch]

400 lbs is the unicorn weight for a twin adv.
I would like to try a CRF500L

zero has a "dual sport" at 317/419/463 lbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8r1K2AnTxw&t=245s

The coffee shop impressions are pretty cute. At least the four minutes of my hue tuub patience…
And yeah, folks are generally pretty nice to you when you roll up on an electric bike. It’s pretty funny..

 

[KooLaid]

Do y'all think we should have our own section for e motos? This thread has gotten quite long and is all over the place.
however it may just turn into one of those dead places on barf like the supermoto forum.

I've been thinking we have needed one for awhile. This thread is so long.

Well, you mentioned it and the mod gods listened. Looks like the Supermoto section is now completely gone. No more supermoto section.

 

[R3DS!X]

Well, you mentioned it and the mod gods listened.

Gee would sure be swell if I had a million dollars. Also has anyone noticed how handsome/beautiful the mods are?

 

[firstbuell]

I’d grant yer wish immediately,
yet I’ve been “elevated” to Mod Emeritus or some such -
now my awesome BARF powah is muted….

 

[Johndicezx9]

Damon site
https://damon.com/hyperfighter?mc_cid=0ef8c4d0c3&mc_eid=a1465ad599

I can dig it.

 

[Map8]

Well, you mentioned it and the mod gods listened. Looks like the Supermoto section is now completely gone. No more supermoto section.

The Supermoto subforum is still in the clubhouse now in a new group under Stunters, minibikes, motards and scooters.


https://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=193

 

[sk8norcal]

Using gogoro batteries...

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[sk8norcal]

[YOUTUBE]gpLJjVIegPc[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Butch]

Ever used your AAA Roadside assistance when you ran out of electrons?

I have Progressive, it is like $2 for roadside assistance. From Mt Ham rd I can get with a mile of my house before it is uphill... I could completly drain the battery and they take me that "last mile"...

 

[MikeL]

Looks like Super73 is entering the electric motorcycle world.

https://super73.com/c1x/

Prototype at this stage and probably won't be available until the end of 2023. Cool design. I would assume it's meant to be a 'have fun around town' just like their e-bikes.

https://electrek.co/2022/03/15/supe...multiple-new-electric-bikes-plus-kids-e-bike/

 

[R3DS!X]

Not certain i like the LHB. looks like it could be fun but i'll believe it when it's real.

 

[Butch]

Husky is making a little thing

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2020-husqvarna-ee-5-electric-dirt-bike/

And Honda has let Greenger use their name for a similar toy…

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/greenger-honda-crf-e2-electric-dirt-bike/

 

[Killroy1999]

I hope current gas prices take EV motorcycles to the next level. The industry needs volume improve prices.

 

[DonTom]

Anyway, the range of 120 miles on freeway seems pretty spot on. I rode 110 miles with 10 miles remaining.

That said, if I ride how I normally ride (aggressive) I wouldn't be surprised if that range drops to 80 miles or so.

Had to charge for 5 minutes to get home. EVGo is kind of a scam. $2 connection fee for a 5-minute recharge. Won't be charging there again.

What was your SOC at ten miles left?

Aren't there any J-1772's you can use instead, for such a short charge? Just take a 20 minute break instead of five minutes.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[DonTom]

I hope current gas prices take EV motorcycles to the next level. The industry needs volume improve prices.

And much larger factories. There goes the improved prices. At least for quite a while.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[KooLaid]

paging Hades

I'm seeing used Segway 160X going for $2000-$3000, 260X for $4000-$6000 and Sur Ron X going around $4000. What's the big differences between the 260X and Sur Ron that command such a big difference in prices?