Electric Bikes
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TORQUING POINT: Electric Bikes (Part One)
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Alan Dowds introduces Part One in this series looking at Electric Bikes: It’s not been a straightforward change, but electric power has become essentially mainstream in the car world. Where I live, in SW London, battery-powered four-wheelers are everywhere, with even the recently-cursed Tesla brand a common sight. Add in hybrid designs, with both electric…
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ZERO: SR/F Tested
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Alan Dowds reports… I’ve ridden some very rare bikes over the years. MV Agusta Serie Oro and Ducati ‘R’ superbikes; MotoGP and WSBK race bikes; high-end custom Harley-Davidsons; one-off turbocharged specials. But I can’t think of another machine as unusual as the one I’m currently thraping up and down my local photo corner. I’ve never…
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LIVEWIRE S2 Mulholland
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The electric bike market is still having a pretty rough time, especially in the ‘full power’ sector. But fair play to the likes of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire offshoot, which is still working away putting out new machinery. This curious-looking beastie is the new Mulholland, a battery-powered ‘performance cruiser’ built on the firm’s S2 powertrain. That means…
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RIDDEN: Super Soco Street Hunter TS PRO
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If you’re in the market for a sportily styled electric 125cc equivalent, the Super Soco Street Hunter TS PRO could be just what you’re after… Andy Bell reports. What is it? The Street Hunter TS PRO is one of the latest additions to the Vmoto range of electric motorcycles. With a power comparable to a 125cc,…
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STARK Varg EX
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Convinced that there’s no scope for an electric performance bike? The off-road world begs to differ, according to Alan Dowds. The battery-powered dirtbike segment is growing, with the problems of range being addressed, and other benefits like light weight, big power, plus no clutch or gears to manage appealing to many. The Stark Varg MX…
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Flying Flea: From Royal Enfield
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One thing you can’t accuse Royal Enfield of is underselling its heritage (and rightly so). The firm’s British ancestor firm built small, folding 125cc R.E. model motorbikes for Allied paratroopers in the Second World War, nicknamed the Flying Flea. They were dropped into battle alongside the soldiers, giving quick, easy field transport and communications in…
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TESTED: VMOTO Stash
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Andy Bell plugged in and played… What is it? In the UK, Vmoto is one of the main companies within the electric motorcycle market. The Stash was first revealed in 2021 but wasn’t available on the market until earlier this year. It is at the upper end of the price range for Vmoto’s machines but…
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LIVEWIRE & KYMCO: New agreement
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LiveWire, a leader in electric motorcycles, and KYMCO, a globally recognized powersports company, are excited to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, creating an electric maxi-scooter primarily intended for the European market. The two companies will leverage their strengths for this project and use LiveWire’s S2 powertrain. LiveWire plans to launch its first-ever electric…
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CAN-AM: All-new electric motorcycles to be at Motorcycle Live!
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Experience the highly anticipated arrival of Can-Am’s revolutionary electric motorcycles as they make their UK debut at Motorcycle Live 2024, in hall 3 stand 3C10. Embracing user-centric design, the all-new Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin promises a seamless blend of cutting-edge electric technology, connectivity, and exhilarating riding capabilities, catering to both new and seasoned riders…
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VMOTO: CPx Pro has the X-Factor
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Vmoto’s CPx Pro is taking it to the petrol-powered competition in a big way… Vmoto’s been the top-selling electric bike brand in the UK for years now, thanks to its range of well-priced urban mobility machinery. You’re most likely to have seen its product delivering food or parcels in a city, but many commuters use…
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