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Oben's Rorr Evo Is Rolling Out - Now Comes the Hard Part
The launch is over. Now it's time to see if Oben can back it up.
Indian electric motorcycle maker Oben has started delivering its new Rorr Evo after claiming more than 25,000 bookings in the first 15 days following launch. Now it's all about getting bikes on the road.
Paul Roberts
Jul 62 min read
Charged Ndara Highlights Indonesia's Growing E-Moto Industry
Indonesia isn't just building electric scooters anymore.
Charged Indonesia has pulled the covers off the Ndara, an 11 kW naked sport bike. The specs are respectable if modest, but the bigger story is that Indonesia keeps adding new manufacturers to its growing e-moto industry.
Paul Roberts
Jul 62 min read
Vespa Primavera Elletrica: Full Spec Sheet
Vespa Primavera Elletrica full specs breakdown: performance, battery, range, charging, weight and real-world usability explained.
Buck City Biker
Jul 32 min read
Primavera Elettrica: Has the Electric Vespa Been Left Behind?
When Vespa announced the Primavera Elettrica in 2016, electric scooters were still finding their feet. Most established motorcycle brands were sitting on the sidelines, leaving start-ups and smaller manufacturers to figure it all out.
Fast forward a few years, and the electric two-wheeler market has raced ahead, but the Elettrica has barely changed.
Paul Roberts
Jul 22 min read
No Cable, No Problem? Magron’s Wireless Charging Motorcycle Gamble
Could wireless charging be the next big step for electric motorcycles? Or is it just another clever gadget that sounds better in the showroom than it feels on the road?
That's the question hanging over Indian start-up Magron EV, which has unveiled two electric motorcycles built around wireless charging, smart tech and the promise of making life with an e-moto easier.
Paul Roberts
Jul 13 min read
From Bengaluru to the TT: Ultraviolette's European Push Picks Up Pace
Ultraviolette has taken its F77 to the Isle of Man TT, but this wasn't about chasing lap records.
The Indian electric motorcycle maker has become the first Indian production bike manufacturer to complete a lap of the famous Mountain Course. More importantly, it's happening as Ultraviolette sets its sights on 18 European countries and tries to win over a whole new group of riders.
Paul Roberts
Jun 292 min read
Buck City Biker Heads to Silent Ride London
We’re bringing the bikes, the cameras and the BCB crew to Silent Ride London.
Join us on the road, throw a leg over the Avenrà EVO, and come chat e-motos with riders from across the UK.
Paul Roberts
Jun 292 min read
Stark Gives the VARG More Control, Not More Power
The VARG already has more power than most riders need. Now it’s getting better at putting that power down.
Stark has given riders traction control through a free over-the-air update, now owners have a new way to manage the bike’s instant electric mayhem.
Paul Roberts
Jun 282 min read
Electric Touring’s Biggest Test Has Begun
One rider is about to find out whether electric motorcycles are ready for the toughest type of riding: touring.
Ed Darmanin is taking on Australia’s legendary Big Lap on an Energica Experia. A journey that could answer some big questions about the future of electric adventure riding.
Paul Roberts
Jun 273 min read
Raptee.HV T30: Full Spec Sheet
Built on a steel trellis frame with an IPMSM motor, the T30 combines premium bike parts with rapid DC charging, multiple riding modes and performance aimed at the 250 - 300cc motorcycle segment.
Buck City Biker
Jun 272 min read
Donut Lab Episode 12: One Battery, Endless Configurations?
What if a battery wasn't designed first, and the bike came second?
Donut Lab was under fire last week. This week, it's carrying on as if nothing happened.
Rather than responding directly to the growing debate around its battery claims, Episode 12 of the IDonutBelieve series doubles down on the company's vision: a highly customisable battery platform that can be tailored to almost any use case.
Paul Roberts
Jun 252 min read
A 1,000km Vietnam Ride Lifts the Lid on Electric Motorcycle Range
Everyone talks about electric motorcycle range. Few riders actually put 1,000km under their wheels to find out what those numbers mean in the real world.
A recent electric motorcycle tour across Vietnam showed that serious miles don't always require a huge battery or heavyweight touring bike, you just need to understand what you're riding.
Paul Roberts
Jun 242 min read
The Great Electric Motorcycle Range Con
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
Paul Roberts
2 days ago4 min read
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