When Electric Hogs Roar - 10 Best Electric Motorcycles Available Now
Ah, what a weekend! Friends, family, and even distant acquaintances who remembered I have a mild obsession with things on wheels - particularly those of the two-wheeled variety - bombarded me with the age-old question: "Which electric motorcycle should I buy?" As if that weren't enough, I had to face the unfortunate truth: I'm not getting my Fuell Fllow because of, and I quote, "ridiculous bureaucracy." Quite the bummer, right?
But never fear! While I had my heart set on that beauty, I've decided to rebound quickly. There's a bevy of electrifying contenders on the market, and I'm diving into the thick of it to tell you which ones deserve a spot in your garage, or, heck, your living room. So grab your helmets (or maybe just your favorite coffee mug), and let's motor on!
1. Zero S
Remember when a naked motorcycle was just a bike without fairings? Now, thanks to Zero Motorcycles, it’s an electric revolution with clothes off! With its fun top speed of 98 mph, you can’t help but feel the wind through your...helmet. Charging it for the length of a coffee break (shorter if you’re a slow sipper) gives you 30 miles. Not bad for a starting MSRP of $12,995!
2. Energica Ego+ RS
Ah, the 'highest performing electric motorcycle in the world'. Not my words! They’re Energica's. The torque of 159 lb-ft makes you wonder if you’re sitting on a dormant volcano ready to erupt. Its top speed? An electric, fiery 150 mph.
3. Tacita T-Cruise Urban
Because what's life without a bit of...cruising? This electric cruiser lets you experience the wind in your hair (figuratively), without that pesky carbon footprint. It's the Bob Ross of electric cruisers: calm, composed, and with a surprising number of gears.
4. Energica Experia
I mean, if Energica was a student, it’d be that overachiever in class with top grades and a passion for everything. The Experia is their "let's go see the world" electric tourer, making it the ideal ride for those who equate long drives with therapy.
The grand old Harley went electric and then thought, "Why stop at one?" Sure, the initial $30,000 price tag for its predecessor raised more than just eyebrows. But this is like a Harley, but not quite. It's a Livewire. It’s like calling Bob Geldof 'Robert'. Similar but different.
6. Lightning LS-218
If Usain Bolt were a motorcycle, he’d be this one. It's so fast, Lightning named it after its own top speed. At 218 mph, it's faster than my ability to make bad puns.
Another one from Harley, or should I say, Livewire? The S2 Del Mar is the younger, slightly cheaper sibling, proving that good genes run in the electric family.
8. Arc Vector
With its futuristic look, you'd expect it to fly, teleport, or at least make your morning toast. At a staggering $120,000, the only thing that might teleport is your bank balance. Still, it's a visual and performance masterpiece.
9. Zero FX
For the off-roading heart in all of us! Zero FX is the one you ride when you want to feel the dirt and gravel under your tires without the noise of a gas-guzzling engine.
A city slicker’s dream, this one offers a style that screams, "I'm from the future, and it's amazing!" Perfect for those who want electric fun without breaking the bank.
After completing this list, I realized that many of those motorcycles I haven't talked about at all. Well - my plan is to fix this in next few days or so - expect a flurry of articles and let's find out together if the electric two-wheelers can stand up to their fire-breathing ancestors. Spoiler alert - they can do so much more.
Electric motorcycles? They’re not just bikes; they’re a statement. A nod to the future while we zoom, silently, into the sunset. Will they replace the growl of a gas-powered bike? Maybe not. But they sure will accompany the chorus with their own electric hum.
Until next time, charge up and ride out!
