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Six reasons why we should embrace electric motorcycles

Electric motorcycles have become punching bags for traditionalists, but there are plenty of good reasons why we should embrace the change

The electric motorcycle conversation is growing louder as major manufacturers continue to look towards a very different future. But traditionalists are still afraid to take the leap of faith.

Listen to any rusted-on motorcyclist and they will tell you of their emotional attachment to the speed, sound, smell and feel of internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. Many of those people also will tell you that electric motorcycles don&#;t have enough range, take too long to charge, and are too expensive. Quite simply, many motorcyclists are afraid to embrace the change that is inevitably coming.

The world is changing, and so is the motorcycle industry. Electric motorcycle technology faces a number of challenges, but it is clear that we are moving in that direction, like it or not. So you may as well strap yourself in for the ride. Here are six reasons why we should embrace electric motorcycles.

Husqvarna recently unveiled its E-Pilen electric concept

1. Electric vehicles are good for the planet (sort of)

You&#;re probably sick of hearing it, but electric motorcycles are good for the planet. Well&#;sort of. Electric vehicles produce zero carbon emissions but the manufacturing process does. In fact, it is believed that EV production produces more CO2 emissions than conventional vehicle production. However, the theory is that EV&#;s have a smaller carbon footprint over their lifespan. Of course, it would take a fair few years of operation to offset the CO2 produced during the manufacturing process, but EV&#;s are ultimately greener in the long run.

Another argument against EVs is that, traditionally, electricity has been produced in un-environmentally-friendly ways. But renewable energy is becoming more prevalent and this will result in cleaner charging of electric vehicles.

Is this our ticket to a greener future?

2. It is inevitable

Whether you like it or not, electric vehicles will soon become the norm. International agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement are forcing countries to become more environmentally conscious and more than 14 countries have already committed to phasing out fossil-fuel vehicles at some point in the future. In some cases, this will happen sooner with more than 20 cities planning to phase out ICE vehicles before .

Automobile and motorcycle manufacturers are effectively on notice &#; they may have to go electric in order to survive. Already we have seen Harley-Davidson launch its own electric brand, while companies such as BMW, KTM, Husqvarna, Triumph, Honda, and Yamaha are all in deep with electric motorcycle development. It is coming, so we may as well embrace it.

BMW is working on some cool things behind the scenes

3. The disadvantages will become advantages

The biggest barrier for electric vehicles is their disadvantages. Battery range, charging times, lack of infrastructure, and price tags are all areas of concern for motorcyclists. But as time goes on, and as more people begin to embrace electric, these disadvantages will be slowly be diminished. In fact, we may even see electric vehicles outperform their fuel-powered counterparts in these areas one day.

For starters, battery range is constantly improving as manufacturers perfect technology. And, even better, swappable battery technology is being developed that would allow users to swap batteries on the go like you would with a gas bottle. Charging times are also getting faster and charging infrastructure will one day become as common as fuel stations. As for the high prices, they will come down as more people embrace the change and manufacturers streamline the production process.

Swappable battery technology should help with pesky range issues

4. Less cost in the long run

Electric motorcycles have less running costs than conventional vehicles. Firstly, they are much simpler mechanically. That means less servicing and repairing faults. Sure, the battery will die one day, but most EV batteries generally have long lifespans.

Additionally, you&#;re not paying for fuel or oil, so the only consumables will be things like tyres and brake pads. And with all the money you&#;ll save on fuel, I think you can live with that. Over the course of ownership of an electric vehicle, you&#;ll spend less than you would on a conventional vehicle, and this will be exaggerated when EVs eventually become cheaper.

Super Soco offers electric motorcycling at an affordable cost

5. Combustion engine vehicles won&#;t disappear

Look, I&#;m a traditionalist too. I love the sound and smell of two-stroke in the morning. And I love the rumble of a big V-twin, and the scream of an in-line four. But I also recognise that EVs are important, and they are not going away. So why not take the leap of faith? And I honestly believe that petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles won&#;t disappear off the face of the earth. Sure, they might become far less common, and we may not be able to use them in urban areas, but I think they will still exist to some degree.

Maybe several generations down the track will see ICE vehicles become extinct, but it&#;s unlikely to happen in our lifetime. My reasoning? Look at how many vehicles are currently out in the wild. Even if manufacturers stopped making ICE cars and bikes tomorrow, it would be a long time before the second-hand market dies off. I realise that my argument is based on no actual statistics or research (so feel free to prove me wrong), but I&#;m pretty confident that all you petrol heads will still be able to burn fuel for many years to come.

Electric motors will become more common, but they should't kill off fuel-powered vehicles

6. They are bloody good fun

To all you electric motorcycle haters out there, have you ever ridden one? There are a lot of noisy critics who haven&#;t even given electric a shot. Take it from me, they are more fun than you think. For starters, torque comes on instantly, making for exceptional performance in many cases.

Electric motorcycles can be fun to, you know?

There is also something really appealing to me about zipping stealthily around the streets and being able to hear every sound, from the wind, to the rustling of the trees, and to the couple having an argument on the footpath. Some people enjoy attracting attention through loud noise, but I&#;d rather be able to move around unnoticed. And if you really think you&#;ll miss the noise, then take note of companies like BMW, who has employed Hans Zimmer to create a soundtrack of emotional engine noises for its electric cars. I, for one, am excited to see where electric technology will take us. The sky is the limit.

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Motorcycle sales, particularly in the United States, have been struggling ever since the Great Recession. As older riders lose interest, or simply become unable to ride any longer, the younger generation hasn&#;t been showing the same kind of enthusiasm.

But the industry is hoping that electric motorcycles &#; with a quieter, simpler experience &#; might be the key to attracting new riders.

For one thing, electric motorcycles are easier to ride. With an electric motor, there&#;s no need to shift gears. To experienced riders, that&#;s no big deal, but most Americans today have become accustomed to automatic transmissions and don&#;t know how to shift gears.

&#;It&#;s just a lot easier learning curve,&#; said Susan Carpenter, a writer and radio host specializing in motorcycles. &#;You just hop on and twist the throttle. If you can balance, you can go.&#;

Zero Motorcycles' electric motorcycles have no transmissions or gears to shift.

Zero Motorcycles

Another benefit is that electric motorcycles are much less noisy than gasoline-powered motorcycles. To many veteran riders, the roar of the engine is part of the excitement. But a lot of other people would prefer to enjoy their surroundings much more peacefully. The bikes also don&#;t have hot engines and exhaust pipes that can become burn hazards, especially when parked around kids.

Electric motorcycles also qualify for federal and state tax credits, similar to those for electric cars, although in smaller amounts.

There are tradeoffs, of course. Electric motorcycles have the same disadvantages as electric cars, namely cost and range. Motorcycles can only accommodate small batteries so they have a lot less range than gas-powered bikes. And that range diminishes greatly during high-speed highway riding because the bike&#;s electric motor has to compensate for increased wind resistance pressing against the rider&#;s not-so-aerodynamic body.

Harley-Davidson's Livewire motorcycle is likely too expensive for most first-time buyers.

Harley-Davidson

Hoping to get the attention of a new generation of riders, Harley-Davidson introduced the LiveWire electric motorcycle earlier this year.

But with a starting price of nearly $30,000 &#; more than three times the cost of an entry level motorcycle &#; it&#;s unlikely to attract many novice riders. With its extreme performance capabilities &#; it can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds &#; the LiveWire doesn&#;t appear to be for first-time riders. (The bike does have selectable performance modes so it can be set up for less aggressive riding.)

&#;LiveWire sets the stage and sets the tone and is designed and priced to be a halo vehicle,&#; said Harley-Davidson spokesman Paul James, explaining that the LiveWire is aimed at establishing an image for the brand&#;s electric offerings rather than being a big seller. &#;And we&#;ll quickly follow that up with other form factors and other electric two-wheelers that will be in various price points and aimed at different customers.&#;

Harley-Davidson (HOG) wanted this bike to get people used to the idea of a motorcycle that doesn&#;t have the brand&#;s signature engine burble, said James. The LiveWire does make its own distinct sound, though. It comes from the gears that carry power from the electric motor to the belt that spins the back wheel. Harley-Davidson (HOG) engineers spent time specifically tuning the naturally occurring whirring sound, much as they would the rumble of a gasoline engine.

For the real novices, Harley-Davidson offers the IronE, which targets tiny riders aged three to seven. The teeny off-road bike is powered by a small detachable battery similar to ones used for electric power tools and starts at around $650. Harley-Davidson has also shown pedaled e-bikes and scooters as concepts.

The design of the Cake Ösa+ was inspired by a workbench and it definitely looks that way.

Cake

California-based Zero offers electric motorcycles like the Zero FX ZF3.6 for around $9,000. That bike has an estimated 27 miles of riding range from a small battery that can be easily changed for a fully charged one when it runs low on power. For about twice that amount, or around $20,000, bikes like the Zero SR/F can get about 123 miles in combined city and highway riding. (That compares to the 95 miles Harley-Davidson estimates for the LiveWire.) Buyers can also add battery power using a &#;Power Tank&#; accessory.

Zero&#;s bikes are used in a program called Discover the Ride, which introduces novice riders to motorcycle riding and takes place at Progressive International Motorcycle Shows across the United States. Riders demonstrate their basic two-wheeler skills on an electrically-assisted bicycle, then they are offered a ride on a Zero electric motorcycle.

Cake, a Swedish company, has models starting at a slightly more affordable $8,500. For that price, a buyer can get Cake&#;s ultra-minimalist Ösa+ model. Its design was inspired by a workbench and it looks like it. With detachable clamps, the owner can quickly customize the bike with cargo racks or an additional seat. The Ösa+ has a top speed of just 60 miles an hour. It&#;s intended as an urban workhorse.

The Cake Kalk& is a street-legal version of Cake's eletric dirt bike.

Zach Clayton/Cake

Cake also makes the slightly faster and pricier Kalk& with a more traditional, but still distinctively spare, design.

With their emphasis on light weight and simplicity, Cake bikes take the idea that electric motorcycling should be different from riding a gas-powered bike to an extreme. The models are particularly popular with new riders, according to a company spokesman. After being available in the US for a little over a year, there&#;s a three-month waiting list for the bikes, Cake claims.

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