melensdad
Well-Known Member
Most of the electric motorcycles I see in the media are fairly high priced and have a short range. The only electric bike I've seen on the street is the expensive HD Livewire at $30,000. And while it is an impressive machine, the Livewire is a $30,000 machine with a sub-100 mile range. (and yes, I know some people have ridden them across country, following pretty strict pre-planned routes, but basically its a sub-100 mile machine that your gas powered buddies will not want you to pull up with for your next group ride).
HONDA filed patents for a CB300 based electric machine. It is very likely still going to be a sub-100 mile machine. However it appears to be using a lot of existing technology and appears to be able to benefit from mass manufacturing as many parts are from existing inventories. The CB 300 is a popular bike worldwide.
Article and drawings here --> https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/honda-cb-electric-preview/
At under $5000, the CB300 is economical, and if they can deliver an electric bike at a price with not too much of a premium (say $6500 or less) it might make a very practical city/suburban commuter bike or just a fun small bike for knocking around. Might make for a great beginner bike too.
I find it oddly attractive, more so if they actually deliver it at a low price.
HONDA filed patents for a CB300 based electric machine. It is very likely still going to be a sub-100 mile machine. However it appears to be using a lot of existing technology and appears to be able to benefit from mass manufacturing as many parts are from existing inventories. The CB 300 is a popular bike worldwide.
Article and drawings here --> https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/honda-cb-electric-preview/
At under $5000, the CB300 is economical, and if they can deliver an electric bike at a price with not too much of a premium (say $6500 or less) it might make a very practical city/suburban commuter bike or just a fun small bike for knocking around. Might make for a great beginner bike too.
I find it oddly attractive, more so if they actually deliver it at a low price.