The HORWIN SENMENTI 0NE is one of the more ambitious electric motorcycles on the market, combining a 16.9 kWh battery, 74 kW of peak power and a claimed 200 km/h top speed with a surprisingly long list of rider-assistance and connected technology.
Once hidden for specialist demonstrations and contract buyers, these military-inspired machines are now being seen alongside mainstream models. And as the category grows, it's becoming clear that not all tactical e-motos are built for the same purpose.
Built around an 11 kW mid-drive motor, dual removable lithium batteries and a sporty chassis, the Keeness combines modern styling with practical features such as regenerative braking, cruise control and integrated storage.
In its latest video drop, Bengaluru firm Ultraviolette Automotive is lifting the lid on what sits beneath the bodywork of its halo scooter, the Tesseract.
Kiwi manufacturer FTN Motion is heading out on a test ride tour for its Streetdog XR, putting riders in the saddle across multiple cities. Because at some point, you've got to stop reading about a bike and go ride the thing.
Built to order in New Zealand, the Streetdog XR combines an 88 kg kerb weight with a removable 2.9 kWh battery, 30 litres of integrated storage and a claimed real-world range of 60–80 km. It's still a simple twist-and-go machine, but with an 85 km/h top speed and motorcycle licensing required, the XR sits firmly in motorcycle territory.
How how far can an electric motorcycle actually go? That depends on how the bike is tested, how fast you're riding and how much work you're asking the battery to do. We all know the game by now: big range number on the brochure, smaller number once you hand over your hard-earned cash and start riding the thing. The reason it keeps happening comes down to how electric two-wheelers are tested, and the maths gets pretty ugly once you leave the gentle, controlled world of the tes
