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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dads_FJ on April 11, 2014, 07:58:06 AM

Title: "Snail" bike...
Post by: Dads_FJ on April 11, 2014, 07:58:06 AM
Love it or hate, there's some interesting innovations:

http://www.gizmag.com/johammer-electric-motorcycle/31575/ (http://www.gizmag.com/johammer-electric-motorcycle/31575/)


(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/johammer-electric-motorcycle-11_zpscbc2e9f2.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/johammer-electric-motorcycle-11_zpscbc2e9f2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: "Snail" bike...
Post by: novaraptor on April 11, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
$32,000.00 US dollars? Does that include two paper bags, one large and one small?
Title: Re: "Snail" bike...
Post by: Pat Conlon on April 11, 2014, 11:33:32 AM
I don't care for this design, however I believe electric bikes are coming of age, for specific uses.

We have a local motor cross track (Anza) and the electrics have been doing quite well.
A 20 lap session, then a hot swap with a fresh battery pack, then good to go for another 20 laps.
I talked to a couple of riders and they all comment about the instant torque available on these bikes.

For street riding? Dunno.... A 120 mile range is a start, but it all depends on the time needed for a quick charge.
I suppose for a Saturday morning ride, it would be ok....or short comutes in the the city.

As battery technology matures, it will only get better. 

Has anyone ridden a electric street bike? (Not as scooter) If so, what are your impressions?