Energica Eva Ribelle - 400Km Electric Motorcycle

[@tdmtam]

I’ve been watching Energica for a while and really like the looks and the tech on their bike. Only wish my pockets were deeper

[@andrewgraham7659]

I share the financial pain with you, but the other factor is the availability of the machines and the infrastructure to support them.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

I kinda fancied my own space shuttle, but yeah, money... Maybe SpaceX will improve things a little :)

[@JR-rj8nd]

In a couple of years they will become cheaper but in the meanwhile enjoy petrol engines now you still can

[@gmy33]

A tually used ones are pretty cheap . As nobody wants them yet ..

[@tn8584]

Didn’t even know this brand existed. Cheers for that

[@Enonymouse_]

Energica, Zero, Buell electric. There's 3.

[@Velikij.Kommentator]

@@Enonymouse_ lightning ls, damon hypersport, livewire, super soco

[@Enonymouse_]

@@Velikij.Kommentator yes those too but I do not count lightning systems because of their design issues. Damon hasn't made a production model yet. Super soco is not a motorcycle nor is it powerful enough to be used safely on public interstates. Soco lacks power and battery capacity, something Buell/Livewire/Energica/Zero don't have as much of a problem with by comparison.

[@trevorj5772]

Awesome brand. They also make a sport electric that can go up to 150mph and up to 93 miles per charge

[@Enonymouse_]

@@trevorj5772 Yes, the ego. The first version of it was pretty hot in red, it exemplified italian design aesthetics, if it was a woman i'd marry it. :D

[@gomertron6329]

It is a lovely looking bike. The improved range & charging times are making them more appealing, but the cost is going to put bikes like this beyond the reach of many people. Great review, thanks.

[@jordi95]

For that price you are getting really close to affordable electric cars :S

[@gmy33]

On the otherhand lots of ice bikes have this price ... if you commute you write off and cost of ownership is low enough to buy

[@mvetter]

Howdy Bruce. I pointed this out in the last video with Energica charging you had, but I wanted to remind you that you can turn up the charge speed. From the factory they ship it out with a 60 amp request (~19kW) but that bike will do up to 75 amps (~23-24kW). While charging, put the key in the ignition and turn it on. Then toggle the MODE button to the right to increase the request, or left to lower it. You can see the request on the bottom right of the screen while charging. Cheers from California!

[@stiffmeister0hYeah]

Does the amount of amps charging effect battery life? Is it like LiFePO4 where they recommend a range of 90% and 20% discharge for longer life?

[@teapotone]

@mvetter - apologies for not replying sooner bud, I’ve only just seen your comment. Wow I didn’t realise that, very handy to know, thanks 👍

[@mvetter]

​@@teapotone *sung to the farmer & the cowboy from Oklahoma "ohhh, the Scotsman and the Cali can be frieeeeeends"

[@marsrover001]

@@stiffmeister0hYeah nope. You can charge as fast as you want as long as the battery stays cool. Thanks to cooling channels in the center of the battery overheating is very hard to do.

[@marcelarias3741]

@@stiffmeister0hYeah It is ternary batteries that have that requirement, LifePO4 you can do 100% cycle as in the Tesla model 3 from china that CATL LiPo (also longer life span on battery but lower energy density so not likely on bikes)

[@timsalabimbombassa]

The rear suspension probably feels better than other electric bikes, because Energica’s have an anti-squat built in; because the engine is not aligned with the swing arm as it is with Zero or the Lifewire. More conventional set up. That’s why they have a chain and not a belt.

[@LambChopRides]

Ok Bruce you've got my attention on this one! 👍

[@teapotone]

Admit it Chops, you’re a closet leccy lover 😉👍

[@abaddonbolero9605]

THIS is what I NEEDED! REAL-LIFE, REAL-TIME Reviews! So much More HELPFUL! Nice job! Thank you. Esp. abt the suspension and RE-GEN features.

[@lameretmer126]

It's just a million folks channel , great explaining , very informative, and intertaining.

[@osbjmg]

Thanks, especially for commenting on the handling. I was on the fence with this bike not being able to test ride it. After the SS9 I rode being a bit wonky and turning weird, I was turned off. After I saw you driving through city center somewhere on a Ribelle, and trusting that you knew what you were talking about, I went for it. I figured I could always sell the bike for a decent price because people have to wait for them anyway right now. It turns out you are correct, it handles really well in the corners and is quite manageable for its weight. I still need to tweak the suspension and it's possible the rear shock gets an upgrade, but it's a work in progress. I'm not that heavy and I'm getting bucked up on some roads!

[@rayphot]

I know what you mean about the cost. Earlier on this year I bought a Zero S ZF14.4 and I absolutely love it. It was an ex display model, unregistered with the faster charger fitted. New it would have cost just over £14k, but as an ex display and a 2018 model I got it for £9995. I had test ridden one the year before and told myself that if I saw one for under 10 grand I would get it. My bike will do approx 100 miles on a charge. I had to go on a 220 mile one way trip recently and kept to A roads as its better for the range. I stopped after 70 ish miles and used a pod point charger at Tesco as they are free. I just sat in the cafe and had a full english and a pot of tea. Then another 70 miles, another Tesco, another pot of tea. Then a final stop 10 miles from home as it was showing 8 miles of range left! I popped in for bread and milk and just added a bit more charge to get me home. It was an interesting experiment and I learnt lots of valuable lessons doing it. It does require a different mindset but you soon adjust to it.

[@whatsstefon]

I wish we could even have the option in Australia.

[@FenTour]

I went electric (car) 3.5 years ago, and would never go back to my main car being an ICE. Finally a bike that can doe a realistic 100 miles whilst having fun, or more going steady. With there being so may DC chargers out there and most of them next to a coffee shop and toilet it's now time for me to get a Ribelle... (not selling my other bikes though, the GS will still be my main bike for tours) but it's so good to ride. As you say Bruce the only negative is the cruise control being fiddly to use. Big smiles....

[@travisburdess1071]

Watching you have issues with disconnecting the dcfast, thought id chime in. If you push down the button on the charging handle, hold it down, DONT pull on it, just wait. It sends a signal to break the connection, the charger will power down and unlock from the bike, at which point the trigger will finish depressing and you can pull it out.

[@teapotone]

Awesome cheers for that bud 👍

[@twinwheels4717]

Went down them same lanes a couple of weeks ago and had exactly the same reaction!!! I was thinking is this a road you're having a laugh, had the definite air of banjo country about it and it's only 15 mins from my house, never knew it existed.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, yeah there are some proper wee winding lanes around there eh! 👍

[@Jonathan-yd8ud]

That's the best looking electric bike iv'e seen yet absolutely stunning but like others have said not a snowballs chance in hell i'd be paying 20k for one never mind 30k. You'd get 3 brilliant almost new bikes for that kind of money. At the end of the day my bike has to be a jack of all trades (commuting, track days, touring, down the shops etc...) and until an electric bike ticks that touring box i'll be sticking to my VStrom. I'm reading that in maybe 5 years time they'll have the battery tech to a level where you could charge from almost 0-100% in 15 minutes so i will be looking at one then IF the price is comparable with ICE bikes. Great review as always mate.

[@evolv.e]

Forget 0-100.. 20-80% is where you’ll be charging most of the time and that doesn’t take that long today. CPO Enérgica’s can be bought between 11-15k with new ones starting at 15k. As far as jack of all trades, I feel those boxes are checked, at least for me. Commute, tour, track, etc.. gonna need a tire change if venturing off road, but naked bikes are your jack of all trade’s these days to begin with. Does one need to outfit it with the top end track spec wheels, shocks, with carbon fiber bits showing here and there? No, honestly, unless you have the extra scratch or are doing some serious track work. Add in the federal/state/utility rebates and my Ribelle with a few nice upgrade options is around 20k. As I keep my bike’s long term, it’s return of investment over time is where it’s less expensive for me over petrol. Electric may not be for everybody and I actually kind of like that as it’s a bit of exclusively that I enjoy, and always have, even when it was petrol bike’s and cars I used to buy. Test ride a Ribelle and tell me you don’t like it. Sure it’s a lot of money, but the good stuff usually is. Easily compares to more expensive bikes, say a Panagale V4S. The Enérgica is quicker actually off the mark and on a roll, so if thought of that way, the Ribelle is a great value for a top performing Italian 🇮🇹 Cheers!

[@Icem4n84]

I do enjoy your videos. Still not sold on electric but I'm enjoying watching you do it.

[@markkitaoka8783]

Thank you. I own a Zero DSR with the Charge Tank here in the US. I'm going to test ride an Eva this week. The CCS charging is what I'm all about. Oh and the reverse too. I'm not a big fella like you so muscling that Eva backwards on a slight incline would be tough. Just wish Energica had a dual sport. Zero is the only maker right now with that.

[@R-K61]

Bruce have all you (guys motorcycling vloggers) been on a filming course or something, the videos are getting super high quality mate.

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much Romanis 👍

[@lpete531]

The future of electric bikes at $22 to $30k will not be the future for most riders, maybe it's just me but I don't see electric bike replacing or competing. Great review as always 👍🏽

[@PaulWayper]

Wait until they're cheaper than a petrol bike... :-)

[@Strideo1]

@Wolfgang Preier If electric bikes still cost this much then most riders will be priced out of the market.

[@sunilnarine6313]

@@PaulWayper until lol

[@modris2980]

It almost seems to me these e-motorcycles are marked up by 10-20k euro profit margin. These bikes really should only cost 10-12k euros because of the pathetic range. It's a glorified commuter and nobody likes waiting to charge or plan trips around charging. At 10-12k euro price range it would make a revolution but i guess profit is everything for these companies...

[@RialuCaos]

Yes, the cost is extremely prohibitive. Governments should add greater financial incentives if they are serious about switching to EVs.

[@Manshauk]

Hi Bruce the reason why it does that when you scan your phone at the end of a charge is because if you use Apple Pay Google pay etc they change your card number for security so when you initially scan it’s one temp number and when you do a final scan it does not match!

[@NitaFunnyVideo]

Super review Booked e bike with range 180 km. Love from india

[@rzijl68]

I've ding-donged the bell. Great review again, fun to watch. Thank you sir!

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much bud 👍

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Fab review. Fab bike. I’ll be waiting for a much more improved battery life, that said this bike is brilliant.

[@MarkEve]

Nice vid, and great camera work on the intro Bruce. Thanks.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Mark, my pleasure bud, great to hear you enjoyed it 👍

[@keithwilliams4262]

A lot of dosh for what is essentially a commuter bike. . We're just too far away from where it needs to be. Range and charge time aren't good enough however I'm in no doubt that in 10 years, this is what we'll be riding. Top vid once again

[@skts2610]

Couldn’t agree more, we’ve just not got the infrastructure in place in the UK, they are the future, but not just yet in my opinion.

[@keithwilliams4262]

@@skts2610 I checked on Google maps for Wrexham where I live. 7 charge points. Imagine if we all converted to electric cars and bikes? If you go out and do a 200 mile day like I do then this over an hour on charge. Not for me but I love how fast the technology is improving every year

[@iancooper8728]

just found this channel,what a bloody good video., i have now subscribed ......brilliant

[@teapotone]

Cheers Ian👍

[@AnkieJay]

I haven't owned or ridden a motorcycle before and with the appearance of EVs an electric motorcycle has caught my eye. Would this electric motorcycle be a good choice for entry level motorcyclists?

[@teapotone]

Probably not as it’s exceptionally powerful - you could of course moderate the throttle, but electric bikes are particularly fast on acceleration. I’d start with a ‘smaller’ (and cheaper) electric bike to begin with, just until you get the hang of the power delivery etc

[@eMotion_Video_UK]

Number 5 alive!! 😂 But joking aside that’s a great looking bike and I’m suddenly more interested in electric following this vid. That range is more than enough for my commute. Great work. 👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Martyn 👍

[@Roger_White]

Wow, £30k certainly not in my budget at the moment....not even £20k. Really love the idea of electric and renewable energy...although not sure you can put those together in the same sentence LOL. Love it when you say "Nationaaaaaalllllsssssss"....then giggles - hahaha - brilliant. When's the tee coming out??? :)

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Morning Bruce. Can't wait to get my leg over an electric motorbike. The lines on this one do look beautiful. I quite like the sound. Keep up the good work! 🏍👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Murt, aye I think the Ribelle is a beautiful looking machine too 👍

[@michaelsmyth1059]

Grate vid Bruuce it looked like you had a lot fun riding that bike but its a lot money by the way love the new riding gear looking very smart 👍👍👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Michael 👍

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Superb review. I'm loving my Zero SRS, even more so now I've set up the suspension for my size. I personally don't do more than about 100 miles each time I play and this will quite easily do about 110 non motorway miles but you just have to change your outlook regarding breaks... Speaking of BRAKES... 😉 I hardly ever use mine unless coming to a final stop or flashing the brake lights to warn following traffic. I'm in the fortunate position to be able to afford one of these as a toy but a lot of that extra money will come back to me on fuel/servicing savings.. A full instructing day I can save £20 per day in petrol and worked out today it's about 23p per "litre" and my "petrol station" is mostly at home. ☺

[@Riley_1955]

Sweet RN glad you got one.....I would love to have me an SR/S premium but as with most people including me it's not in the cards for the price point of $22,000.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Electrics do have that going for them--Thursday night you plug it in, and Friday afternoon you have a full "tank" :) Not that it's a big deal filling up an IC engine powered bike, but it's certainly much cheaper, so if the battery life allows it, you save bread in the long run.

[@shchannel689]

From where can I buy this e bike ?

[@hippocks146]

I watched 00:25 seconds and thought, why have I never seen this guy before. Subscribed! 👍

[@petecurran3995]

A rather stirling review there chap and right with you on the 'not yet'! 👌🏻

[@teapotone]

Thanks Pete 👍

[@ChristianReinbacher]

Great video! I have the SS9+ with the same battery and get between 150 and 200 km depending on how spirited I ride. I still have the same reaction as you to the acceleration after 3 months :) I leave it in sport with the second highest regen mode.

[@ChristianReinbacher]

When doing the fast charge, I saw you were limited to 60 Amps (default setting). With the mode switch you can bump that up to 75 which should cut down your charging times by a few minutes.

[@digger8180]

This is by far the most honest review of an electric motorcycle I have so far seen, thank you for taking the time and effort to post it. I've tested a few electric motorcycles now the last being the Harley Davidson Livewire, previous a few Zeros. In my opinion these make fantastic short commute bikes so far until technology releases greater range. For myself personally I would opt for the Zero FXS; light enough and relatively cheap enough for a short commute. For the price of the Zero FXS I could buy a GOOD second hand BMW, Honda or other. Three pounds fifty a charge? and the hassle involved finding reliable charge stations, plus the £5 coffee and donut while you wait! Would it be cheaper or indeed greener!😒

[@andrewmorgan1819]

The problem I have is that my commute is 120 miles a day, 110 are on the M4. Apart from Newports 50mph restriction, the rest is all motorway speeds. I can't see an EV motorcycle at a realistic price that caters to me yet..

[@Mr-E.]

Quick question (I know I'm asking you over a year later) - Was the LiveWire about as loud as the Energica? I imagine Zero bikes are the quietest.

[@teapotone]

I’ve replied to this question on another of your comments bud 👍

[@SuperGinkgo]

Ouch Bruce that Mud and that bike, pucker moment there! Great review, what a sweet machine, it's gone on the lottery win list. 👍

[@RevBombUK]

Energica brand is amazing Bruce, Had a ride on my friends ego. Talk about blow you away with performance even an old petrol head like me was amazed. Sad to say i think the future may be going electric

[@27jollytall]

Top quality review. Very well put together.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Jolly👍

[@davidhemmings8423]

Enjoyed that Bruce, keep em coming.

[@highlandriders9696]

I really enjoyed the driveby for the sound display, doesn't sound too bad. Seat height seems decent for the average person. I will be looking to see about an electric bike trial in 2021.

[@Philthy82]

Nice review! From what I can tell EVs are more efficient at slower speeds. The technology is progressing so fast, the prices will get lower and lower with competition/available technology etc. so down the track these types of bikes will be way more cost effective. Thanks for the great video! 👍

[@happymatt2013]

Hope you are right about the cost over time as electric cars / vans, while much more eco friendly, are expensive in contrast to their conventional counterparts

[@alexwilsonpottery3733]

Energica has just come to the US, but a five-and-a-half hour ride to see one for me, and twenty grand is pretty rich. Still would like one though.

[@Fellowtellurian]

"Because I'm such a fat lump at 20 stone" You just became my new favorite person.

[@TheBBros-iq1wk]

I had a brief discussion at work with a motorcycle veteran about electric bikes and he put the point across that electric motorcycles aren't the future but more a stop gap for something else which gave me food for thought. Range is the biggest thing (besides price) that's off-putting when I look at electric motorcycles. That and charge times as the option to charge at home isn't there for me! Great editing, really thorough review! The bike looks great and no doubt that acceleration never gets old! Think your satnav needs recalibrating if its taking you to some pitbike tracks instead of the British country roads! 😂

[@brianlongimanus9436]

Going in the right direction 👍 great video again.

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much bud 🙏👍

[@lostdodge2497]

Great Video, Great Camera Work and editing. :thumbs up: So to be fair, Zero's 14.4kWh(12.6kWh Nominal) Zero DSR or SR or SR/F or SR/S can be optioned with the additional battery for a 18kWh or 15.8kWh Nominal Capacity. The Energica 21.5kWh is also nominal 18.9kWh, but offers greater stock(standard) L2 and the best part L3 Charging. I'd love to see a Ribelle/RS setup to ride in the dirt and light trails. The Energica smaller battery pack is 13.4 kWh max and 11.7 kWh nominal, Prior to the 21.5kWh model the Zero had range and battery size in the bag with the 18kWh(15.6kWh) combo. But with more power means more battery drain, so the S or SR model with 18kWh has best range, the SR/F or SR/S has slightly less due to the larger, powerful motor. Energica has the most powerful motor and some drag with chain/reduction gear/weight. I'd like to see the 18kWh battery equipped S or SR or SR/F or SR/S model hypermiling test compared. The cheaper Zero is a solid commuter, but hard to compare to actual motorcycles with the recharge times, Energica wins in all other aspects and take the cake. My older Zero DSR 13kWh or 10.6kWh Nominal managed 48miles with 45% battery remaining all running on the motorway with speeds from 60-70MPH, I like how the Energica can manage higher speeds and still get the range it needs compared to other brands.

[@davrac2008]

its sound reminds me of playing scalextrics with my brothers and friends when i was a young lad. good memories...

[@bshortt4244]

I look forward to the day when I can ride a bike like that. The range is improving all the time, and so is the price. Will it replace my GS... nope, likely not for a while. But a commuter or day trips it's for many it's there.....

[@firestorm755]

That is a really great bike. It looks great too. I could be a convert... If I had the funds!

[@OxGALAHADxO]

I gotta say like the bike but was more interested in watching the route you used of going from my home of Maidstone to Dover might use that route sometime through the summer.

[@christopherworth1]

11:04 "Stay...Staaaay!" I thought I was the only one who spoke magically to other vehicles at intersections to keep from getting T-boned. Thanks!

[@williamstilgoe61]

Loved this review, price is the only thing in the way.

[@Wats1984]

Great video 👍. It’s interesting to see the way the charge points are starting to become more available.

[@swt0846]

Great vid Bruce. Great looking bike and defo the way forward. But won't be getting rid of the explorer 1200 just yet. I'm assuming your fan Terrance not arranged a ride out yet

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha no mate, not yet 😉😂👍

[@Trevor_J_Neville]

Thats a cracking looking bike bruce and my kind of style of bike but id still be reluctant to spend that kind of money on one. where you having a dominic herbertson moment when them phesents lifted (I know his was a peacock) lol

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, I was wondering if history was about to repeat itself 🤦‍♂️😂👍

[@USAMotorcycling]

Fantastic video! The bike seems super smooth, definitely has a kick to it!

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud 👍

[@wilkie777]

Bike seems to be pushing things in the right direction. Love it

[@anthonyprice5596]

100 miles £22k , thats a good direction?

[@wilkie777]

@@anthonyprice5596 if that's how you judge things, a push bike will give you the best cost to milage return fella.

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Great review Bruce! Cool bike. And the tease on this beauty, during the last podcast, with Lamb chops, TMF and Richy, had me excited to see this vid🆒🎥🎬👍🏻

[@teapotone]

Gutted I haven’t been able to do the around Uk ride yet, but I’ll be giving it a go as soon as possible 👍

[@redangrevival]

Great video 👍 I am off to ride one today!!

[@ram64man]

I think the delay in the breaks is intentional, so you come off the throttle first and tension comes off the belt drive, as if the wheel slows faster than the drive cog it can break the belt drive , the same way potholes and speed bumps (plastic type) can stall the wheel

[@paultaylor701]

Loved this review, loved your enthusiasm, and I do t even ride a bike.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@MrAlgar2000]

So...... Will it do more miles with 'engine braking' turned on when it gets slight recharge? Or with the engine braking off,,,, allowing more freewheeling???

[@Desmo904]

That's quite a difference from 400km (260 miles) to 100 miles real world! Like you, I still would never consider a 30k bike for faffing around on and commuting, it's just too expensive atm. But if we know one thing from technology it's that it doesn't stay like that and price will come down as performance and weight also improve. One day in the not too distant future electric bikes will overtake ICE bikes in terms of overall practicality and performance and lets face it environmental requirements. More and more electricity is being generated via renewable sources and that's only going to get more plentiful too. Thanks Bruce, a good review of the bike!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Al 👍

[@michaelbuteau4183]

If you can get a hold of a Damon motorcycle they claimed 200 miles of range 0 to 60 in 3 seconds top speed of around 170 miles an hour which like you said is kind of ridiculous but it seems like a really awesome bike and I believe that range was 65 miles an hour on the highway

[@cojomo123]

Love to see one made as a trike for disabled riders, as it is twist and go, actually looks, sounds and seems to handle great, plenty acceleration for overtaking safely, just subscribed, thanks for the ride🍻.

[@teapotone]

Cheers cOJOMo, Welcome to the channel bud 👍

[@cojomo123]

@@teapotone Thank you, looking forward to viewing more of your channel👍🍻.

[@jaroslavsplichal97]

Hi, thanks for a great video. One thing I think you should be charging on long trips up to 80%. I think that would cut the charging time by a half as last 20% usually last around the same amount of time like 10-80%. Have a great day.

[@johnwright6995]

Great review I'm subscribed keep up the great content👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks John 👍

[@qpddd]

Really enjoyed your video, nice one thanks 👍

[@MGman100]

The range is still the main stumbling block on these. I wouldn't fancy trying to manoeuvre it out of my garage either but it looks like a cracking ride. Good to see you down in my neck of the woods again 👍

[@osbjmg]

The creep F and R modes make it easy to move it around the garage!

[@timparsons8515]

Another top review...you're getting good at this lark...👍

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha cheers Tim 👍

[@markgr1nyer]

Bubble popped a little on this one. Was really excited about 150mile motorway miles that i read somewhere. Another 5 years and it'll be there. DCT on the VFR is fun, no "stop being an idiot" gear change notification

[@papablesspapabless1881]

I can work for two years to buy this bike 🏍🌚 400km wooooooooooow I luv how it sound Ooh God I luv this bike to the max..!

[@bryn494]

LOL, like the pheasants. I have a Zero, for me it's been elk, wild sheep, deer, raccoons, possums, squirrels and chipmunks just in my first year. The poor critters have no idea you're coming :D

[@bljuhl6238]

One more thing, i just may give up the piston engine powered motorcycle. Sure like the idea of instant torque! Nice bike Energica!

[@FlyingFun.]

Nice review, too expensive and not enough range but it's getting there. I have lived with a bike that only does 100 miles per tank , it's ok most of the time but not much fun on longer trips tbh even with 5 minute stops to refuel. My ebike conversion was £300 and gives me lots of fun for local rides but has defo opened up my eyes to the lovely way electric bikes ride.

[@freeheeler09]

A thing of beauty!

[@HippoDrones]

Ahh, that was quite interesting, I guess range is calculated in the same way manufacturers calculate dry weight of their bikes! :D I can't wait for the day when 400km is possible on an e-bike in real world riding conditions. I also wonder if the regen is actually less efficient than it being turned off as you can't coast with it on? :-) Ace vid Bruce :-) They are getting there, but not quite yet! :-)

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, that’s a good point you made there about the regen actually, hmm. Apparently 400km IS possible for town riding 🤷‍♂️

[@HippoDrones]

@@teapotone ahh so regen gives more than it gets... that is interesting, if you are able, it would be ace to see if you could get 400km?

[@billybilly7100]

What do Energica tell you about servicing/repairs? Traditionally we can have our bikes fixed at dealerships (normally in every major town ats a minimum) or local garages (plentiful) but there does not seem to be a network of garages for electric bikes yet.

[@teapotone]

Good point Billy 👍

[@osbjmg]

Energica has a small dealership network, and it's a small manufacturer. They are growing the dealer network currently.

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

😎 coooooool can see more of these bikes coming out sooner than later. Great review 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🥂

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review Bruce. Not a bad looking bike.

[@liveinwonder7221]

Great, interesting tech. Electric is definitely evolving and quickly. I can see the day that I will buy one...be interested what the next 5 years brings.

[@hartley383]

Lovely looking bike, probably the best of the electrics in my opinion ( This or the Harley) What is annoying is the whole claimed range thing that these companies keep doing. . I’d rather they be transparent about it rather than unrealistic. Imagine if you bought one going off the info to find it didn’t manage your commute. Good bud again tho Bruce.

[@ogdog123]

First time seeing a bike of this calibre, performance of a petrol bike. But it’s still a way to go before they start replacing them. Thanks for the vlog 👍

[@gj8313]

Cool bike, but expensive. But electric motorbikes are the future, the price will come down and range will get better once the big motorbike companys start bringing them out. Great video as always👍.

[@ElmarBon]

Getting an RFID thingy saves a lot of time at chargers!

[@lexuslx450]

its inevitable , electric is the future . period ! nice video. :)

[@ericapelz260]

When someone complains about the weight of a bike, I ask them to explain counter steering. It becomes apparent really fast that they horse a bike through the turns by leaning only. Just my experience and two cents.

[@GlennDawsonuk]

Another great video , thank you. Imo electric bikes need a real 200 mile spirited riding range and need to be priced competively against there equivalent petrol siblings before most of us will swap. But swap we will it's just s matter of when it's no longer if. BMW take note an electric RT is what I desire

[@Ravan_Caw]

Lovely looking bike great review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bunberrier]

To be more accurate about torque, taking thr Zero SRS for example, which I have: It begins at around 140 ft/lbs at the wheel at 0 mph. The torque is not full across the rev range. At lower speeds the computer limits it so the bike doesnt loop over or light up the tire in shreds. At some point its full torque, then around 70-80mph it starts falling off in a curve until at 127mph you have a bit over 60ft/lbs, maybe 70. Idk about Energicas but perhaps it has a similar performance, with somewhat greater power overall.

[@TheOnlyJizz]

Great video. Been running ev cars and vans for a few years but not had much experience of bikes beyond scooters, surprised by the inefficiency if I'm honest, our little mitsubishi I-Miev runabout only has a 16kWh battery and equals this in terns of range, would have expected at least double the range given that its a 1/4 of the weight, perhaps I'm missing something?

[@fatwasp6458]

Great review Bruce. Would it be possible for you do another review and push the bikes range? I have an electric Nissan Leaf. Full regen and eco mode returns close to manufacturers claimed range. I barely touch the brakes and you adapt to the power reduction. I wouldn’t suggest anyone would do this for a scratch but on an early morning winter commute it’s really practical.

[@teapotone]

According to Energica, they got the claimed 400km range riding in town at sub 30mph speeds. Afraid I would never ride a bike purely in that environment so won’t be in a position to test that. Also the bike has gone back now, I’m hoping to get one of the new RS models when EEMC get one to demo, plus I’ve a wee adventure or two in mind to really push one in the future 😉

[@johntreadwell6846]

Great video I’d like to see more electric bikes for learner legal 🤞

[@teneretraveller8980]

I can see my missus on the back of that. She'd be very comfy, I think. You could always attach one to a sidecar to increase battery size. Much more range and maybe an ideal travel option for two? Happy travels.

[@dockerandy]

nice positive review Bruce, thank you. As you say it's coming, but I"ll hang on to my cash having bought a gs 1250 only a year ago and I would be looking at a bike I can realistically tour on two up with luggage, so they're not there yet, but I feel the tech is limited by the batteries, when they improve the rest will follow, not sure if that whine would get on my nerves though and the missus heated clothing flatten the battery in 5 mins !!!!.....cheers !

[@deandunn206]

Great review. Im a new biker and have had a few spirited discussions with die hard bikers about electric bikes! Great bike, these are the future IMHO.

[@ianmangham4570]

I've always been about acceleration, you don't need more than a ton in England, its getting there that's the fun. 🙏 😎 🇬🇧 👍

[@stevebolton8471]

£3.50 for 40 motorway miles. Then the blinking charge station won't release. Price gouging for poor service. Greed! These chargers fail often, the apps sulk and you can find a broken one at almost any charge point. Lovely review from you Bruce. Good quality editing etc.

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

Would be nice to have some sort of left brake/regen lever. Im used to braking with the left on my scooter so why not use it to set regen? Also a shift lever to set regen levels? Seems kind of pointless to not use the left side and fiddle with menus.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Had Zero DSR for a year sold it and now got SRF both on14.4k kWh batteries the DSR would do 100 miles and take 4 hours to charge at home the SRF will do 80 miles (fatter tyres, more weight) and charges at home in 2 hours. The DSR was quick, the SRF is ballistic. SRF is 220Kg and feels OK but you definitely steer it with your lean/knees. 275Kg on the Ribelle was one of my reasons for going SRF plus I liked the belt transmission, erm until it broke but hopefully thats a one off. Impressed by belts so far, no, thats a lots of torque I think ill take the chain noise in future but lets see, suffice to say I carry a spare belt now. Public charging is a joke so at the mo any electric bike is just for a blast out and home for me. I run Tesla Model S since 2014 100,000 UK miles so I speak for experience of the first few years when we were in a fast charge desert, thank god Tesla threw cash at 10+ stations across the UK by 2015 ( only helps Teslas mind) but suddenly you get a benchmark, charging can be:- a) Easier than filling up an ICE b) Always functioning c) Fast If the networks just let you pay with a card and stop all this RFD tag / phone app boll*cks! ITS NOT RELIABLE, go on charge network operators show me how many of your staff use your own pumps...........zero? I really appreciate your thoughts on this bike Im tempted to try the Ribelle just for the handling and my guess is given the bigger weight (275Kg) that comes with the bigger battery 21.5kWh 90 miles range is dead on. Subscribed.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Graham, Appreciate your input here as a seasoned EV owner, it’s always best to hear from those who actually use them as a matter of course, rather from the lovers and haters of the idea. I’ve ridden those Zero models too, very impressive machines but I did think Zero have been slow to the mark by not giving their bikes out with a fast DC charge capability from the off - like Energica do. Down here in the Sth East at least, I’ve been really impressed with the charging network. Really easy to locate via the multitude of apps, and fairly pain free to pay for via card or app. I have a much bigger project ready to go that will push the envelope a bit, just need to wait for warmer weather 😉 Appreciate your support here on the channel bud, welcome 👏👍

[@slartybartfarst9737]

@@teapotone Good to hear your public charging is better than my experience. I also run some classic bikes such as Honda CB750 K0 (again 220 Kg same as SRF) and sports GSXR 1000 K5 with access to the Isle of Man get get to use it as it should be used so I have a few bikes as reference. For UK roads there is a place for the electrics as their real world performance is pretty incredible all be it short lived. Horses for courses or "bikes for roads" I also build/ rebuild tune engines / bikes, looking for a way to build a serious bike but its all about the battery/weight balance and it looks like manufacturers are hitting the mark. But just like the cars its the upstart companies that are showing the way, who knows we may be looking at a repeat where one of these upstarts gets the jump on the battery technology and starts leaving the established names in the dust....sound familiar?