When do you expect ev bikes to become practical road bikes.

[wyly]

I came across this in my news feed, OLA motorcycles an Indian company producing ev scooters and motorcycles. Normally I'd fear anything made in India but Royal Enfield has made progress in western sales.

Promising claims for range and performance and at amazing prices, not sure what what kind of tariff would be put on it if imported in to USA and Canada. I've heard prices of $3000 USD add shipping and tariff $5-6K. 579km 360 mile range for the top model in eco mode, top speed 120mph/194kph.

https://www.olaelectric.com/motorcycles/roadster-pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q203TLsHhuI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4atdSqJ6-A

If it's an honest 360 mile range then I'm interested, I'd like to see some actual western riding reviews.

[Rob S.]

Looks like 'manufacturer's claims.' Those and $2.90 will get you a ride on a NY City bus.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Thought it was cute how the security guards were holding hands to keep the trash cans from getting too close to the “motorcycles”. WTF

[Grimly]

Thought it was cute how the security guards were holding hands to keep the trash cans from getting too close to the “motorcycles”. WTF

They're just good friends.
It's one ugly sob, that thing. That horrible battery / motor enclosure really just doesn't work.

[rphillips]

Not there yet, but closer & closer all the time. When something feasible gets here, most will just jump right in.... I think many have been pushed away by political pressure trying to force us into EV before they are feasible. & we are ready.

[wyly]

The specs if true make this a practical urban ride right now, I can guarantee they'll sell in asian and european markets based on those specs alone, I saw many ev scooters in London this appears to be better. Styling has some way to go but it's subjective, for a cheap utilitarian ride are the looks the most important buying factor? I don't think it matters to delivery or taxi service where the bottom line is profit and not style and image.

As a moto friend told me "You can't see it's ugly when you're on it".

Get quick charge SS batteries in this, and it'll rock.

[Rob S.]

"You can't see it's ugly when you're on it".

After every ride I would get off and look at her. Form follows function, or somethin'. I never was a "cheap utilitarian" rider. CB350, Z1, 11EZ, Harley Sportster. For me, 50% performance, 50% looks, and I forget what the other 50 is. And...

If I can't see the engine, of what use is a motorcycle to me?

[Lorenzo]

It's been well established the end of ICEs will come in 2035

Established by who?
By us the people?
By an elite, more likely.
Do you feel represented by elites?

[wyly]

Established by who?
By us the people?
By an elite, more likely.
Do you feel represented by elites?

By us the people through our elected representatives..that's how democracy works. It's already been decided every manufacture will soon have full EV and EV/Hybrid lines.

New ICE production will end in 2035. Likely sooner as the ever improving performance of EVs will surpass ICEs in range, power and convenience and no one with any financial sense will purchase an ICE. ICEs will become collector novelties.

[wyly]

After every ride I would get off and look at her. Form follows function, or somethin'. I never was a "cheap utilitarian" rider. CB350, Z1, 11EZ, Harley Sportster. For me, 50% performance, 50% looks, and I forget what the other 50 is. And...

If I can't see the engine, of what use is a motorcycle to me?

I think back through your life and how many times you thought that about anything, it takes time to come around to new ideas but we all do it eventually. I never thought I'd own a mini van or a sedan ever! But now I have both and it's no longer an issue that they're boring and bland.

[rphillips]

Just thinking we evolved from muels to tractors, from oil lamps to elect. lights, you from a truck to a sedan to a mini van. All because something came along and evolved into something we rather have & wanted to buy....None of those were mandated thru our govt....I'm thinking most everybody will be up for an EV, when they evolve to something we want to buy, but also thinking the idea of being "forced" to buy one may push some to not want to accept an EV as quick as without the mandate.

[Baatfam]

Just thinking we evolved from muels to tractors, from oil lamps to elect. lights, you from a truck to a sedan to a mini van. All because something came along and evolved into something we rather have & wanted to buy....None of those were mandated thru our govt.....

You are kidding, correct? Government mandates on autos started with the first cars.
Lights, glass, airbags, crash protection, back up cameras, fuel types, fuel economy, etc., etc., etc.

[Rob S.]

I'm thinking most everybody will be up for an EV, when they evolve to something we want to buy, but also thinking the idea of being "forced" to buy one may push some to not want to accept an EV as quick as without the mandate.

You're sure right about that. The 'free hand of the market' will be the ultimate determinater.. decider...factor...whatever. Make up your own word.

But just like there were those who grew up 125 years ago and never preferred cars over horses, no matter how much 'better' they were, there are those of us who will never prefer electric to ICE. And there will hopefully always be a few youngsters who become historians/restorers ICE riders.

[Rob S.]

I think back through your life and how many times you thought that about anything, it takes time to come around to new ideas but we all do it eventually. I never thought I'd own a mini van or a sedan ever! But now I have both and it's no longer an issue that they're boring and bland.

Right! I thought I'd NEVER come round to Taylor Swift, but today...my favorite song of hers is...
A Hard Day's Night!
No one lives forever, and some people will never do some things. I've never owned a pickup, a van (mini or otherwise), a Jeep, an off road bike, a surfboard and many other things. And I never will.

Taylor Swift? I suppose it's possible, but don't hold your breath. The newest piece of music in my home is 31 years old. (Mary Jane's Last Dance)

Correction: I have ONE newer song. "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)" released 2002.

[rphillips]

Bob, I think I got your point, the going from mules to tractors, oil lamps to elect. lights, or possibly walking to flying in planes is exactly the same....as putting seat belts in cars or ethanol in gas...OK, I got it.