Energica Ribelle | Electric Motorcycles, Is It Time To Buy?

[@benedictusparaan3139]

Cost of ownership is one of the reasons to buy an electric motorcycle. You guys are just looking at the sticker price (yes, that is much higher). But "fueling" costs are about a 1/10th of a gas bike per mile ridden. Maintenance costs can be zero or at least deferred for a long time. Consumables like tires are probably the most likely things you would buy. Brake pads lasts way longer if you learn to use regen braking. Belts and chains will need replacement but not an expensive thing to replace. Most of the time, it's charge, ride , repeat. BTW, I own a BMW C Evolution electric scooter and several electric cars (BMWs and a Tesla).

[@RH-xm5uk]

Since 'what's the range?'is so frequently asked, let me share my experience. I have the Energica Ribelle as shown in this video in grey. The normal non-RS version. Have it almost a year. Ridden in temperatures just above zero (Celsius) to 30+ Celsius. My commute is 120km round trip. Mostly highway. Usually at the speed limit (100km/h). Sometimes over it with overtaking or when the lane I'm in is just going faster. And I like to accelerate fast because it's just so much fun. That all having said. My 120km round trip brings me back with 20 to 40% charge left. Depending on temperatures and wind condition. I have also done a 450km one day trip. Just to see how that goes with the fast charging. No problem and really fun to do.

[@AMPElec]

I'm all for the future and when you look at the figures it's an awesome machine. But 25k? Already out of 90 percent of people's budget

[@vfarias]

In addition, no motorbike and car manufacturers tell what's going to cost the replacement of the batteries in a few years... that should be interesting...

[@paulweston4990]

@@vfariastotal nonsense the battery on cars and bikes will outlast the vehicle get your facts right

[@anxiousappliance]

Many ICE bikes cost this much, but he also had the top of the top version.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Yep tooooooo damn expensive for most people !!! And the governments want us to go all green yeah right not in my lifetime !!!!

[@anxiousappliance]

@@jeffreyelliott622 Don't know how long you'll live, but it is happening right now.

[@roberthall1437]

One cannot stop the march of time. What comes next. Good video Mr Chops.

[@dplummer35]

That's what I like about Chops reviews, no messing about in eco mode, straight to full power and try and get that front wheel up......top man!

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 🤣 👍

[@jaseamondo]

Can you really call yourself a biker if it's not straight into full power mode 🤔, unlike some other channels I might add. Yeah top respect chops, keeping it real.

[@digger8180]

Great post👍🏻. I would buy an electric motorcycle tomorrow, my commute is 12 miles each way. What I would like to see is a "tester", like yourself doing a full test year round through winter, the dirty times, the cold and how it affects the battery, basically how it would stand up to the commute through winter.

[@Jafmanz]

@stubbk3 Or 3 months salary.

[@cgeo3380]

If money was no issue i would certainly have an electronic bike as my only bike. I like how quite they are and smooth. At the moment however they are too expensive. This bike looks very impressive great review!

[@1MrBryn]

Genuinely my current lotto dream bike. Just a gorgeous looking piece of kit.

[@gallaghergibson8024]

I want an Ego so bad...

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

Good to see they're starting to come with cool features other than just being electric. You can justify the expesive cost when they have built in nav/apps, cool gauges/screens, fast charge, etc. Dont forget maintainence amounts to little more than brakes chain & sproks and prob many, many rear tyres, rather than valve clearances and labour.

[@gallaghergibson8024]

Spot on. Mine's so clean I can keep it in the hallway. No fluids to drip anywhere.

[@FlyingFun.]

Real tyres will probably be the no 1 cost of running one lol. That and depreciation at he current prices.

[@FlyingFun.]

Tyres on bikes is expensive. What is the depreciation on these I wonder?

[@FraserMcLean81]

I am so in love with this bike! Saving my pennies and waiting till they're approved in Australia!

[@miniscribbler7638]

i assume they are approved now? as theres a australian dealer now

[@FraserMcLean81]

@@miniscribbler7638 Apparently they're still waiting on final approval but don't foresee any issues.

[@miniscribbler7638]

@@FraserMcLean81 oh nice.

[@dukiemoto8676]

Not ready to be in a world where I wouldn’t hear my KTM 890 Duke r with its full Arrow exhaust. But I have spanked a Sur-Ron a bit and they’re a whole lot of fun to ride!

[@1000footstare]

It looks like it would have my Tuono V4 Factory and my neighbours wouldn't have Akraphobia every weekend.

[@NudaMan]

They need it 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@Symbrio]

This thing is loud too, it whines like nuts.

[@AngelSapundzhiev]

Yeah, but the Tuono sounds glorious... this thing sounds like my whining wife! No, thank you.

[@jamest5149]

There is hope. This seems like a good start to electric motorcycles.

[@Sion_Jones]

It's going to happen, so we will have to embrace it at some point I suppose. I'd have one now as a commuter if they were 50% cheaper. 20k + for a pretty basic bike to be abused through all seasons is way too expensive. The lack of internal combustion engine noise is going to be sorely missed. I suppose we will just have to be grateful that we got to experience them when we did.

[@anxiousappliance]

gotta say EVs are a blast - feel the joy.

[@FenTour]

Lovely review.... Last week I was the smug biker riding past petrol stations on my Ribelle!

[@tomblewomble3369]

Nice bike, shame about the bad riding. 80+ on a narrow country road is nominating yourself for a Darwin award.

[@julianmorris9951]

I’d have one, I’m all for trying something new , it’s just the cost stopping me😱

[@Agouti]

Same. I'd love an electric bike to commute on but at those prices it just doesn't make sense. Same for the electric Harley D.

[@DanTube2010]

Also, you eventually have to replace the battery which will cost thousands.

[@Jafmanz]

@@DanTube2010 5 year warranty on most, 7 year warranty on some. This is why finance is the only sensible option. specifically PCP or similar! the mantra is you will own nothing and be happy...

[@DanTube2010]

@@Jafmanz Sounds suspiciously just a bit less than the expected lifetime of the battery! But, swappable batteries are on the way and I think it would be a case of paying a monthly fee to use those, so no need to buy a battery.

[@ragerider6283]

Interesting vid & a nice review but I'm just not ready for an electric bike yet. I"m focusing on getting as many petrol bikes in the garage as I can before they stop making them!

[@LambChopRides]

Haha good move! 😁

[@talkingrock7011]

Finding fuel for the gasoline engines will become difficult to purchase , what’s next the Jetsons sky vehicle

[@ragerider6283]

@@talkingrock7011 I'm up for a bit of gasoline moonshine if you are!

[@gallaghergibson8024]

...and when all the filling stations go out of business, I hope you enjoy pushing them about everywhere.

[@ragerider6283]

@@gallaghergibson8024 Not too worried what'll happen in 15 years tbh, as I'd rather live in the here & now. Also do you honestly think they'll stop selling petrol overnight in 15 years? The amount of combustion engines that will be around means they'll still be selling plenty of petrol until 2040 at least I would imagine.

[@garymasterson1174]

Cheers LCs. First time I've warmed to an electric bike. They are getting there. Once the battery technology is sorted in terms of cost, weight, range and charge time these will take off big time. Let's hope our masters don't over-do the regulation. ATVB.

[@grayman999]

I like this bike it’s well made good looking isn’t spewing poison out the back charging to 80% according to Spicy 110 time to enjoy a coffee ☕️ while charging and makes a cool noise on road and looks amazing to ride it is expensive but in time that will improve sign me up I wouldn’t miss my Africa Twin 🤭👍👍👍👍

[@deanharris9331]

I'm just not sold on electric vehicles.....they've got no character and most importantly the infrastructure is just not there. If motorcycle companies are going to go full electric then they should produce a universal removable battery 🔋, meaning that when your battery is low you pull in to your nearest garage/fuel stop and just swap batteries (a bit like a cordless drill) then off you go.....no waiting around. Completely agree with your sentiments Chops 👍 Awesome video again mate...thanks 👏

[@MrLou8888]

This comment is spot on. And pretty much highlights what many people consider deal breakers.

[@gallaghergibson8024]

The economics of swappable batteries are completely irrational. If you own the spare and swap out at home, that might work, but no provider could possibly make money on offering the facility. As for "character," well, OK boomer, but that's entirely subjective. There's nothing material or measurable about that statement. What you really mean is, "I like what I like and this isn't it." Which, fine, but the world is moving to EVs whether you like it or not. Why? Because tackling climate change and eliminating the disease and death caused by emission of particulate matter is far more important than your nebulous preference. By the way, the infrastructure absolutely is there. You have electricity supplied to every home and business in the country. The same electricity that's used to power whatever device you've used to pass comment here can be used to power any EV. If you were to start from scratch, solar/wind/battery would already be far cheaper than building out refineries and filling stations, which, while I mention it, how's the performance of THAT been recently? The only thing keeping the ridiculous current system in place is that the current fleet is built to be compatible with it. The fleet will switch over, and the infrastructure that's currently in place will be dismantled.

[@aka_pierre]

@@gallaghergibson8024 Unfortunately, this recent iteration of EV is simply a fad that will fade. Building high performance EV vehicles for everyone, unfortunately, is as unsustainable as fossil fuels. But if EVs were not made to be "high performance," no one would actually be interested in them.

[@deanharris9331]

@@gallaghergibson8024 sorry for the late reply as as my battery died!

[@garycassap-brown7829]

Sounds like a Jet! getting back on a petrol bike after 1 of these is absolutely agricultural with all the noise, vibration and levers, these e-bikes twistngo like hell, yet the power delivery is so smooth and controllable.

[@The333]

This was a very cool post, Chopsy. I have wanted to see straight up rider review on the Energica and no one better than you to deliver it. I gotta say, it's an impressive bike for sure.

[@p.santos6694]

Very nice. We also need a proper electric adventure motorcycle like a tiger 900, africa twin or BMW GS

[@andrewshore262]

Straight to the bits we want to know about Chops 👍 no messing about, they’re not for me I’m afraid petrol will just about see me out. That said, range and charge times seem to be getting there and it’s definitely got some punch.

[@christianweller4288]

“A garage that doesn’t sell petrol”……… steady on Chops… getting a bit topical there.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha couldn't resist adding that 😆

[@ykdickybill]

Ultimately it will be the ‘off the line of a Harley , bottom end of GS, midrange of an Aprilia V4 , top end of a Moto GP bike, the finest adjustable traction control, wheelie control and regenerative braking. The next technology of batteries will be a complete game changer. Half the weight, twice the capacity……..

[@ironhorsehero1988]

Great review, I couldn’t help thinking what kind of bike you could buy for £20k and have £5k left to spend on fuel, that’s a load of mileage no matter what of bike you bought.

[@allenglishknives6823]

Great video 👍🏻 As I have been saying fir ages, once electric bike are faster, we will all make the jump 😁👍🏻

[@Joric78]

They have to be price and performance competitive to interest me. I'll miss the sound of the ICE, but only when I'm riding. If we get to a stage where every vehicle is that much quieter it'll be a huge improvement. One of the great things about getting out of an urban environment.

[@JEmmertz]

Definitely sounds like a reasonable alternative now that you can give it a full charge in the same time it takes to drive around looking for a gas station that have any petrol left... 😆

[@martinp1539]

😂😂😂

[@FlyingFun.]

Fantastic bike that, looks great fun. Prices will come down in time hopefully.

[@evolv.e]

Love my Enérgica Ribelle.

[@mrcintheuk5596]

This fuel "shortage" has highlighted what's it would be like to own a battery powered electric vehicle. Can I get there and back on one charge. Where can I get a charge? It'll take 40 minutes to get a charge? I hope the charging point has charge available. Can you imagine all that, and on top of it all you'll need the right app and hope there isn't a queue at the charge point on top of your charging time. I'll certainly never be buying an electric vehicle run by batteries until I'm forced, either economically or politically. Hydrogen powered fuel cells for an electric vehicle would be a different kettle of fish!

[@jamsxr]

Imagine if it was the other way around, going from electricity to fuel. Sorry, your home is no longer your charge/fuel point, you have to drive to a station and pay 80% more.

[@mrcintheuk5596]

@@jamsxr I live on the sixth floor of a block of flats. I'm sure when everyone is using electric vehicles the price of electricity will remain the same. The government certainly won't want to recoup any loss in fuel revenue and the companies won't need to recover any investment costs for rewiring the entire country.

[@jamsxr]

@@mrcintheuk5596 I’m not saying it’s perfect now, when the car first arrived it was reserved exclusively for the wealthy, these things take time. We certainly can’t rely on the government to make it work!

[@mkclarke8307]

Tesla could be the car to change that for you, I had exactly the same thoughts until trying one and quickly ordering one. Game changer

[@mrcintheuk5596]

@@jamsxr I don't fancy going back to the late 19th century in respect of vehicle transport. 🤷‍♂️

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

I still haven't had a ride on an electric motorcycle, I must do that soon! I quite like the look of the bike! Very NICE!!! 🏍💤

[@parko1965]

20 minutes to fill my tank, I'll never make the Eco meeting. The Elephant in the room is the 25K

[@MrCmeehan]

Good honest review. Electric probably is the future, but not at current prices and limitations of the batteries. Huge rollout of charging infrastructure needs to happen before they can be seen as a viable option. Lovely looking bike allt he same, probably the nicest of all electrics. 👍

[@Shrekeo]

I am yet to find an electric bike that interests me but I'm intrigued by the sports bike version, I'm not ready for an upright bike yet.

[@HippoDrones]

Brill first impressions Chopsy, that is quite a bike.... hopefully by the time we have to have one or nothing, that purchase price will be £10k less!

[@scrubscriber4911]

Great balanced review, says a lot though that I held off watching this for a while. Electric bikes 🏍 need to be a bit better (lighter and cheaper) for me, like you say we need a few years. Charging in large parts of the country just doesn’t exist yet. Can be a bit frustrating.

[@barriewilliams4526]

Yamaha MT-03 100 + MPG 100 + MPH 168 kg wet, around £4,800 new. Good enough for an old guy 😁

[@OHMMoto]

That 60-80 speed looks incredible

[@bhughes1986]

Looks wise, it’s vaguely similar to the S1000XR. You should do some runway and track testing against a SDR. Great vid.

[@jamest5149]

If they can crack them out for 10-15k there’s a big market. Motors and electronics are cheap- much cheaper than making a combustion engine, far fewer parts. Will just take time.

[@FlyingFun.]

Even the batteries are not that expensive to justify these prices. I've bought 1kwh batteries from aliexpress for £130 that work great I'm my ebike conversions. Prices should come down substantially once manufacturer volumes increase, to the point where electric is much cheaper than ice

[@hoojamaflicks]

interesting step forward. I like it. price - yes not cheap but there are plenty of petrol bikes out there not far off that, and some that are more. sound - doesn't bother me. how long before they offer "sound enhancement". don't some of the cars already do that? charging - totally fine in terms of time. it's just about how fast infrastructure can catch up. with infrastructure, I'd buy one.

[@crustyzimmerman3324]

Be like that scene in I-Robot: “What, actual gasoline! That’s so dangerous!"

[@MrVtwinTorque]

Yet another "electrifying" review. Thanks again!

[@cribs4551]

Great review, you’ve given me hope thanks, Chops! I’d be happy with an equivalent Yamaha TMAX that has a little more torque. C’mon Yamaha, build it! 😍

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Energica Ribelle.....sounds lovely, have you got a cherry flavoured one.....!!!!!.😉👍

[@mrbambix]

Well beautifull bike and yes range and charging are getting there. Dont forget that on charging you are dealing with a curve so no fullspeed charging across all 100% of its capacity really. Also that price is still ridiculous if they can cut that in half it may get interesting for average people. Untill then no thanks but thanks !

[@Purplemonkey1974]

Spicy's ribelle was £30k. Hope they don't depreciate that fast in a week 😜 People bang on about range needs to improve etc... They're wrong petrol / diesel tanks are also range limited.... Game changer is the recharge times which is making everyday use and petrol equivalent comparison fair, I think the manufacturers have been putting there energies into recharge times as they're getting quicker. Speed and power isn't such a difficult but to crack.

[@spikodemiko5514]

Great review Chops…… my concern is how we’re going hellbent down the electric route which is not without it’s environmental issues , without much consideration for other options (synthetic fuels etc)

[@anxiousappliance]

Porsche has been developing synthetic fuels and has determined it will cost about $40.00/gallon. Ready to ante up to keep that old 911 running?

[@jijokoshyksjijo3989]

don't worry this too will pass..sooner or later they'll realize..we have so many solutions out there not just electric....😊

[@wareflorida]

I love my 2022 Energica Eva Ribelle. I've posted a few videos of it here... I can't stay off of the Energica (my Aprilia is getting no love lately).

[@stevesanelli90]

I love this electric motorcycle ✅🇮🇹

[@Brimstonewolf]

Funny story, I literally just put money down on a Ribelle yesterday!

[@wizrom3046]

The future of electric motorcycles; Standard sized swappable batteries. Plug-n-play. Doesn't work for cars because the batteries are too big, but a bike can have 2 or 3 swappable batteries which gets them down to a manageable briefcase size and gives you range/weight options too.

[@robplazzman6049]

I’ve just looked at the website. 0-60 in 2.6 seconds claimed. Woooooo. And they are offering HP at under £170 a month. Now if you normally spend £50 a week on petrol that’s almost a free bike, if you get what I mean.

[@robplazzman6049]

@stubbk3 I imagine there’s a big deposit.

[@robertprosser6856]

It would help if you could swap the drained battery for a fully charged battery at every petrol station.

[@lynsmith1096]

Nice looking bike and good review Lamb Chop

[@Jonathan-yd8ud]

25k is crazy money. You'd get 3 brilliant second hand motorbikes for that. When and only when these are competitively priced AND have at least 200klms genuine range and sub 10 minutes charging time will i consider one.

[@anxiousappliance]

Yes comparing it to cheap used bikes is reasonable. Hey- compare it to comparable BMWs, Ducs and (non comparable) Harleys - like magic they're the same or higher price. How did that happen!!!!

[@markwhitty4838]

The Purists are in for a shock this morning!

[@salamiindia]

Just use breakfast time, sleeping or pooping time , restroom and restaurants will be game changing

[@GillyBikes]

I’ve just gone electric with my car but not ready to do it with my bikes. Costs are still obscene and don’t do enough miles on a charge.

[@Delboysparody]

Great video as always chopsy

[@cooltone3017]

Very nice but, full spec. RS version with Ohlins and OZ plus carbon bling bits €38,025 !!

[@scotriani]

Maybe they could put some solar cells on the tank section to help with the charging.

[@douglaspianta4187]

Looking very promising. Will need much more range for Australia though. I think I'll be getting one more petrol bike as a ride/show of the past then on to electric one they have like 500km range.

[@johnratcliffe4105]

Nice lookin bike Chopsy, impressive stats.. But too expensive just now. Also way too quiet, I get the silence and being able to hear the running water and birdsong and all that soul feeding stuff in the country.. But we struggle to be seen/noticed by others as it is.. Also, a 20 min charge every 100 miles or so??.. That would kill the experience of a tour or long day out for me. Look at the current queueing based on a 2 min petrol fill..( pre the current fuel delivery shortages) Imagine the queues based on at least 20 mins... Nice enough bike with impressive stats, but I'm still not convinced just yet.. The whole concept, especially ' fuelling' still has a long way to go for me.. Thank for the Johnny 5 comparison btw.. Can't see anything else now, good job I like him...😆 Bit like the goggles/ dash comparison with the Tracer 9.. It's getting there but not just yet.. 👍

[@taz473]

Nice review,thats a missile 🚀

[@gordonatkins9384]

Nice review, Alex EEMC great guy…

[@ROBM13666]

The bike is nice and I'm not against electric except for the damn whining noise and range.. The electric network and infrastructure is simply so far off being able to sustain everyone using electric it's just funny even thinking about.. I'll just stick to my superduke!!

[@gallaghergibson8024]

No it's not, solar panels and batteries are far cheaper to run than a nationwide network of fuel refineries and filling stations.

[@raulmorell7540]

@@gallaghergibson8024 that's not what he is saying

[@gallaghergibson8024]

@@raulmorell7540 He's saying it's far off. I'm saying no it's not, the cost to switch over is far lower on the upfront than the perception and far lower to run once it's built out. Could be done in 24 months if the state didn't depend on tax receipts from fossil fuels. There's no shortage of electricity to run far more EVs than are currently part of the fleet. He's peddling a misperception.

[@valkerionrides9879]

@@gallaghergibson8024 He talking about the time and money it would take to put all of the electric charging points in place across the whole of the UK aka the infrastructure and enough of them so that everybody could use them when needed and hes right were very far off that I live in a large city and there still not widely available here it would take years because they would need to phase out fossil fuels slowly as to give people time to switch and with the current cost of EVs thats not feasible. hes not talking about the cost of producing the electricity.

[@ROBM13666]

Basically the idea of electric vehicles is good and the tech will only get better BUT to introduce charging availability at homes as well as garages etc is way further off than I think the government or public realise.. I work in the electricity industry and the majority of the network was installed 70 years ago, most of which struggles to keep up with the current demand and let alone the increased pressure of most households charging up 1,2 or 3 vehicles.. New upgraded cables and substations will be needed everywhere to cope..

[@Chris71920]

I'm definitely intrigued to have a test ride on one.....and apparently the dealer is only 15miles from me 👌🏻

[@robertmaitland09]

Like listening to the washing machine powering up on spin cycle, hope it gets your smalls clean.

[@LambChopRides]

Well it made my smalls dirty... 😄

[@sv650nyc7]

For people like me who like to listen to music while riding, a quiet electric bike will be an awesome experience. Engine sound is phantastic for the first two hours, but if you ride the whole day it can become tiresome.

[@sgraham15]

Great bike you just need DOM WHITiNG riding behind with Vtwin music 🎶 playing lol 😆

[@anthony208]

E bikes are the future, particularly off-road, where noise is killing the sport and loosing tracks, clearly the price is stumbling block for the majority of us, let’s hope the cost comes down with numbers and future battery technology. The lack of exhaust noise is a major loss for us petrol heads, but future generations of bikers will not have the same nostalgia. Nice that a new technology improves performance in terms of speed anyway.Top test again chopsy, down to earth test facts……..and can I get the front wheel up.🤣🤣🤣

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Timely review, Chops #PetrolProblems… 🤷🏻‍♂️⛽️ Although this is a torque monster 🔋🔋 And looks like fun, Just not for me, but thoroughly enjoy these reviews, and being introduced to these bikes. Great edit!

[@richardwitherstone7396]

Very nice, they are getting better, especially the looks, it is the future unfortunately, range has got to improve! I'd be a little worried touring around Scotland, two up, with luggage?

[@cantfindanamefree]

I have an electric car and was skeptical about electric bikes but I'd probably be up for one of these. The price is a bit prohibitive though.

[@markparker5585]

They are very expensive, but I’d definitely recommend getting a test ride. If you just want something for a quick blast the Zero supermoto is a lot of fun. Half the range and power/torque (and price) but very light and flickable, and still quick.

[@gttpete]

I like it.............but I also hate it too, go figure.

[@ybliga]

Torque is directly related to acceleration BUT . . . and it's a big but . . .the Rocket 3 has a gearbox!!! The Energica with its fixed ratio probably puts down less than 25% of the torque of the Rocket at the rear wheel when the Rocket is in first gear which is why the Rocket will leave the Energica for dead, as well many sportsbikes with half the "engine" torque of the Energica. I do like these things though and I am tempted as a second bike but it's the life expectancy and cost of batteries which put me off. It's a watching brief for me . . . . .

[@TheACE1300]

After watching the full video,to do a tour of the French alps from cumbria with the range this bike has got I would have to set a side 2 months,and I would av to find a big thick lolly pop stick to drown out the sound of a milk float. 😄

[@powamoto]

Where’s the sound? Sounds like a blender Mate your thoughts?

[@grantt5643]

Energica's look good too, especially the full fairing model. Most electric bikes and cars looks naff.

[@rgthomson100]

I will be interested when its below 10k new but i fear i dont have that long to live Never mind i will have to ride my old FZ1 a little longer, one thing i didnt hear you say Chopsie was how much does that 20 min charge cost compared to a full tank of petrol

[@valkerionrides9879]

I just wish electric bikes used a small amount of that power to make some kind of noticeable noise, I believe this is going to become the law for future electric vehicles though once thats in place and the cost isn't so astronomical like it is currently id happily consider one. Obviously il do my best to keep my triumph 1200 scrambler but if needs musts and those 2 conditions are met id go electric.

[@leetoby1209]

really nice bike but £25 grand wow, for me there needs to be some noise for safety more than anything, also how long many years will the battery last, it would be a massive cost if it only lasts 10 years or so

[@glenstraker2217]

I dont think I could ever give up my petrol guzzler for an electric powered machine. It's the sound of a bike bouncing of the redline. And don't get me started on 2strokes the smell of them is pure bliss. The day petrol engined bikes are banned from the roads I will give up biking, I just wouldn't be able to ride one of these glorified sewing machines on wheels.

[@angrygnome4779]

I thought the same thing until I rode one.

[@demonic082]

If that was 10k cheaper. Or if the zero srf had that sort of charge time and range I could be tempted

[@damienpeckham2834]

Another great video, and an impressive bike 👌 As impressed as I was by some time on a Zero SRS (apologies, going off subject slightly there) I do wonder how people who are currently forced to run low cost (petrol and diesel) vehicles - due to funds - are going to make the transition to electric cars and motorcycles. Of course the prices may fall in the years before this happens, and the used market may have more options. A load of time and money is going into these machines, my concern is for those of us who won't have the funds to own one when we reach the government's deadline. Could I live with an electric bike? Yes, I think I could. Will I miss the sound of a petrol powered bike? Very much.

[@rogerkay8603]

Agree with all of that.

[@chrishart8548]

The lower classes will just be priced out of private transport no doubt

[@nickthequick]

It does have a sound though; an annoying chain noise. Perhaps a better idea would be using a belt. And are those zip ties on the handlebars to keep cables in place? Not very premium is it?

[@crowbiker4462]

I’m not sure they have actually announced the date when conventional motorcycles can’t be sold in the UK. The last i saw on MCN was 2035 earliest but no firm date yet. Did I miss something? Just checking…..

[@Ukmongoose3]

I’d have one alongside the petrol bikes for a while, just to occasionally do something a little different. I have an electric trials bike and a Sur Ron, but not sure about the big electric road bikes yet as not tried one. The offroad bikes are really good as the range is more than adequate for just playing around and you don’t upset anyone as they are super quiet, so bridleways are on the menu if I am forward looking and thinking and courteous to everyone I meet. Still, everything is subjective and I don’t like being channelled into buying one by the government. Give me a streetfightered R1, now thats another story......

[@AlpineTreeCare]

I’m thinking of an EM trials bike, if you have one of these are they well made? I’m fed up with the noise and fumes if a 2t trials. Thanks.

[@Ukmongoose3]

@@AlpineTreeCare I havent picked mine up yet, but have tested three models at Inch Perfect over an afternoon. To my mind, these bikes will be robust and a LOT of fun. I went for the EM Escape R. Depending on where your nearest dealer is, get a test ride in.

[@AlpineTreeCare]

Ukmomgoose3 Thank you for your reply. I am based in North east Scotland so no real chance of a test. I keep switching from the race to the Escape. I'm not really into trials (used to have a 2t beta but hated the smell and noise) Also I need to ride incognito as no green lanes up here! So have to be stealthy! The extra cost of the escape pays for that added range which would be nice. I just hope they are more reliable than the electric chainsaws we now use. Cheers.

[@Ukmongoose3]

@@AlpineTreeCare I just moved from near Thurso! I know the limitations you face!! It was a 2.5hr slog to Inverness from where we were and no chance pf electric bike test rides at all. I bought the sur ron blind, and am still loving it, but the EM Escape R would have been awesome up north. I’m not a trials rider either, but like to have a go at the odd obstacle and hill climb and I like the seat on the Escape. If you have the sort of terrain that you see in Caithness and Sutherland, this bike will be ideal..... and very stealthy!

[@pugslyftw8973]

This gives me hope motorcycling can live on but the one crucial thing missing from electric bikes is found at 18.03 to 18.08😩

[@tracktime1196]

25k and 20 mins for every top up if they have the correct charger no thanks.... but I do like the idea of electric it just needs the price to come down and better infrastructure for charging

[@FlyingFun.]

Apart from £25k price tag it's all good.

[@robinsmiggy3884]

A V4 howl, a V twin rumble, a crossplane roar or an electric whine? Still no contest. Not for me chopsy, if these are the future then I’m happy to remain rooted in the past.

[@kimw200blaze4]

You won't have a choice from 2035 onwards, as Euro regulations will squeeze internal combustion bikes out of existence. Sure you can ride your old petrol bike, but by 2035 you'll find it harder and harder to find a petrol station to power your petrol powered bike as stations are progressively closed down. I use to be doubtful about Electric bikes as well but as Teapotene said, Electric bikes are the future and they are coming whether you like it or not.

[@Dp3.16]

@@kimw200blaze4 It's a SCAM electric vehicles do more harm and batteries can not be recycled, so as soon as petrol bikes are banned it will be time to hang my leathers up

[@kimw200blaze4]

@@Dp3.16 Oh well don't ride. I'll be continuing to ride and I'll be enjoying myself just as much on an Electric bike, as my current internal combustion engine bike, that I ride today.

[@pistonburner6448]

​@@kimw200blaze4 Are you an astroturfer? You work for National Grid? Why are you fearmongering? No-one is going to find it hard to find a petrol station in many decades. Also that 2035 date and other anti-science, totally corrupt policies such as that are easily withdrawn when sanity prevails (and hopefully the corrupt are in jail). Biofuels and e-fuels don't cause any more CO2 emissions than EVs. Hell, even fossil fuel driven ICE cars are lower in CO2 emissions in all the millions of cases where the vehicle is driven less than average amount of miles/km per year. Or simply just compare a lightweight frugal car and an aluminium Tesla with its huge battery and in MOST cases the ICE car is lower in CO2 emissions. And all hybrids too. Societies will simply not manage the trillions and trillions of extra costs the crazy and totally nonsensical plan of forcing all cars to be switched to EVs would cause.

[@kimw200blaze4]

@@pistonburner6448 I used to think like you but Governments are going to accelerate the transition to EV very quickly. It's going to be a lot quicker than what you think. They have Norway as the model as to how it can be done. The electrification of transport is going to happen a lot quicker than what people think.

[@OSR_1]

The govt have confirmed that bikes aren’t included in the no combustion power rules of 2030 so we don’t have to worry about that as soon as car drivers! Had a go on one of these, was pretty fun. I absolutely can’t stand the font they have used for ‘EVA’ though, looks properly naff in my opinion. Like all these electric bikes though, will need a lot more time to get the costs, range and charging infrastructure to a point where it’s worth most peoples time.

[@phillipsandusky3795]

Does that windshield do anything for helmet noise?

[@Zee216]

Do these bikes have level 2 charging as well?