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Started by Dads_FJ, April 11, 2014, 07:58:06 AM

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John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1250 (XJR top-end)
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

novaraptor

$32,000.00 US dollars? Does that include two paper bags, one large and one small?
1990 FJ1200
Ride fast, live free... I forget the rest...

Pat Conlon

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?
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