2025 Can Am Pulse and Origin Review

[@charlesolrich5898]

I think EV’s have a place in the market but not for use as a primary means of transportation. What I mean by that is, in the city, it is great for short trips in and around town; but when it’s time to get out of town, you better have something that runs on gas! This is especially true if you are evacuating in an emergency situation. Personally I believe it will always be a niche market.

[@XV250]

I like the idea... but with dealer prep and such this is a $15,000 US motorcycle. With only 80 miles range and a lengthy charge time, this is really only a commuter or a local rides bike, and 15 grand for a commuter bike is a lot to ask. My little 250 cost a third of that, has more range, and a 'recharge time' of 5 minutes at any gas station.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The trouble with modern EV's: No one will pull one of these out of a barn 30-40 years from now and get it running. Batteries deteriorate performance constantly, become obsolete in technology, and cost a fortune to replace. Ev's are heavy, take an eternity to refuel (compared to petrol), have limited range, and penalize aggressive riding. Depreciation on EV's (besides the above issues) makes them one of the most abysmal products to buy and own. So how does a corporation build an EV and profit? BY GOVERNMENT 'GREEN' TAX SUBSIDIES. If and when this government issue changes, bye-bye EV market.