Why Go Electric? There are plenty of advantages to electric motorcycles. Aside from the environmental benefits, electric motors are incredibly efficient. All acceleration is handled directly by the motor, meaning there’s no need for a gearbox or clutch. And while the lack of engine noise might be a turn-off to purists, motocross tracks are receiving record number of complaints. So electric powered vehicles may well be the future for bike sports that have to exist alongside the public. Fundamentally this means that, like scooters, electric motorcycles are currently best suited for certain situations. They make ideal urban commuters – the stop-start nature of city travelling works to their advantage as battery power lasts longer. Power consumption when motionless is much less than an internal combustion engine idling, and if the bikes are fitted with regenerative braking, small amounts of power can be recharged. There is a lot of uncertainty and confusion about the rules and rest
