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Tatamel Bike: The Electric Scooter That's So Kawaii, It Hurts (Your Wallet)

Forget craft beer, Japan is brewing up "craft bikes." The Icoma Tatamel Bike, an adorable e-scooter straight out of a manga, is hitting streets in 2024. Tiny wheels, and a big price tag. Is it worth it? Well, if you want a head-turning ride that's more art than scooter, maybe. Just be prepared to answer a lot of "what the heck is that?" questions.

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This Lil' Electric Bike Has Us Saying Ooh La La

Ever wanted a motorcycle that looks like it escaped from a video game? The French-designed Smol electric bike is adorably quirky, perfect for zipping through city streets or learning to ride. It may not be a crotch rocket, but hey, sometimes small is beautiful…

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Cheap Electric Thrills – Ryvid Outset is Actually… Good?

I'm an electric vehicle skeptic, but this tiny electric motorcycle actually put a smile on my face! The new Ryvid Outset is cheap, surprisingly peppy, and perfect for zipping around town. Can it replace my gas-guzzler? Maybe not. Will I still secretly want one? …Now, that is the question.

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Who Needs a License When You Have a Backyard?

Electric motorcycles: the future of commuting or gloriously overpriced backyard toys? Peak Design and LAND think the latter, and they're giving one away! This custom Scrambler is decked out with fancy gear, souped-up suspension, and enough power to make you giggle at a whopping 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2: Electrifying, yet strangely subtle

So, this new Indian electric bike, the Ultraviolette something-something. Looks fast, promises insane range, and is priced suspiciously cheap. Color me intrigued, but also skeptical. I mean, c'mon, 200 miles on a full charge? Can't wait to put this thing through its paces... and, you know, see if my arms fall off from all that torque.

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I'm Not Saying it's a Unicorn-Scooter, But…

Tiny, zippy, battery-powered fun that costs less than a second-hand sofa! Gogoro's JEGO Smartscooter swaps batteries like magic and gets you from 0 to 31 mph faster than my husband can find his socks. Even gas-guzzler fans might like this one...

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Spiro's Electric Bikes Zoom into Nigeria...But Can They Survive?

Electric bikes are charging into Africa, and Spiro's at the front of the pack! Now, I'm all for cleaner air and saving the planet... but can these fancy e-bikes handle Nigerian roads? I'm picturing potholes the size of moon craters and traffic jams crazier than a herd of startled wildebeests. Do Spiro bikes have hidden Dakar Rally suspension?

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Vespa Gets the Mansory Treatment: Carbon Fiber & Monaco Flair

Mansory's got a new obsession – the Vespa Elettrica. Think carbon fiber EVERYTHING, a Monaco-inspired paint job, and a fancy leather seat fit for a queen. Will it go faster? Nope. Will it turn heads? Oh, absolutely. It's the automotive equivalent of wearing a ballgown to the grocery store – totally unnecessary, utterly fabulous.

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