Although it is not as sexy as the growth of electric cars, the electrification phase in two wheels has also begun to wriggle. And since the high-end corporates still playing shadow on the market, some of the newly founded businesses are able to supply the Best Electric Motorcycles in 2021.
1. Gogoro S3 Champion Edition
The performance of the Gogoro S3 improves frame rigidity and left and right inclination compared to the Gogoro S2 and enhances overall vehicle handling with shorter front wheel towing distances and lower body center of gravity.
It also features the same high-performance G2 water-cooled motor as the Gogoro S2, with an output of up to 7.6kW, which accelerates at 0 to 50 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
In the exterior section, the Gogoro S3 continues the series of styling designs and imports elements of the S Performance, including smoky black rear taillights, split rear supports, and high-stop seat cushions.
The upgrade comes at a new price range where The ABS and SBS models of Gogoro S3 Champion Edition cost $98,980 and $92,980, respectively.
2. Energica Eva EsseEsse9
The EsseEsse9 is powered by an oil-cooled permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. The 13.4 kWh lithium-ion battery provides three types of charging: Slow Charge Mode 2 or 3 and DC Fast Charge Mode 4. The electronic equipment includes four engine maps (Urban, Eco, Rain, and Sport), four levels of regenerative braking, and Cruise Control.
From the point of view of the design, the absence of the engine has made it possible to streamline the whole. The EsseEsse9 mounts a round LED headlight, with a beautiful aluminum ring in the same body color: a detail that testifies to the constructive care, adequate to the price of the Energica motorbike that is marketed starting from $20,930.
3. 2021 Super Soco TC Wanderer
The Super Soco TC Wanderer is a new electric motorcycle of the brand that fits within the naked segment, but with a slight retro touch, which is not at odds with the use of the latest technologies. It stands out in its design with the round headlight and round instrumentation (yes, LCD), a wide handlebar, and a seat with classic seams.
As for the engine, the 2021 Super Soco TC Wanderer has a power of 2.5 kW (3.35 hp), is positioned on the rear wheel hub, and develops no less than 180 Nm of torque. Its maximum speed is 75 km/h. The battery is an ATL 60V 32AH with 200 km of autonomy at 25 km / h of speed, although capacity can be added with a second optional battery. The charging time is only 3 and a half hours for each battery.
The 2021 Super Soco TC Wanderer is available in Ceramic Blue, Vintage Green, Khaki Yellow, and Storm Grey.
4. Tacita T-Race Motard
The Tacita T-Race Motard is equipped with a PMAC electric engine with Eco and Sport Mappings, a 5-speed gearbox with a hydraulic clutch and a Brembo master cylinder for transmission, and a liquid type cooling system with circuits for the electric motor and controller.
The traction battery is a 9 kWh LI-PO Lithium Polymer battery with 185 km of range or over 2000 cycles to 80 percent initial capacity for battery life and a 5-year guarantee. The Tacita T-Race Motard’s maximum rpm is 8000, and it has a wheelbase of 1470 mm and a rear brake size of 220 mm with a Brembo caliper.
Tacita T-Race Motard is a perfect vehicle for contemporary street riders that can afford the tag of $17.940 it has. The e-motorbike has an awesome performance for mountain roads track.
5. Droog Moto DM-016 E-Fighter
The DM-016 E-Fighter model carries a predominantly black color to its exterior design. In addition, the e-motorbike uses LED technology headlights. The dashboard uses an LCD with a blue backlight to clearly display information.
Droog Moto states that the powertrain that pushes this e-motorbike is capable of producing 46 HP of power and 105 Nm of torque. There are two battery options available for the DM-016 E-Fighter, a battery with a capacity of 3.6 kWh or 7.2 kWh.
With the design, it adopted, its performance, and the toughness of the electric motorcycle, the DM-016 E-Fighter can be ordered through the official website for $ 32,500.
6. Zero FXE
The Zero FXE is a proposal of the Californian brand within its catalog of electric motorcycles that fuses design and technology with great success. Its lines come from the creativity of Bill Webb of Huge Design, co-founder of this famous Californian design studio.
For the propeller, the Zero FXE has the Z-Force 75-5 engine, which achieves a maximum power of 34 kW (45.5 hp) and a torque of 106 Nm. Meanwhile, the continuous power remains at 15 kW (21 hp). The bike has an integrated 650 W charger connectable to any domestic plug with recharge times of 9.7 hours (full charge) or 9.2 hours (95% capacity).
In the cycle part, the suspensions stand out, are fully adjustable and signed by Showa (230 mm of rear travel), and come with the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires as standard. The brakes are borne by the Spanish manufacturer JJuan and the ABS by Bosch.
The set remains at only 135 kg while the height of the seat is 836 mm, very interesting data considering that the Zero FXE is an electric motorcycle with a price tag of $11,795.
7. Sarolea N60
N60 MM.01 is a special motorcycle because it has a unique and futuristic design language. The part of the tank and the battery inside the frame is seen blending with the fairing that closes from the bottom of the tank to the battery. The fairing point is also a carbon fiber cover.
The Saroléa N60 MM.01 electric motor uses a 22kWh lithium-ion battery unit that can travel as far as 330 Km. The electric motorbike is also packing the Öhlins FGRT-200s suspension at the front and the Öhlins TTX36 unit at the rear.
The full equipment including Cafe Costume, Racer Helmet and Stuido Blade will costs $79,000, which includes a 2-year mechanical guarantee on the e-bike.
8. Energica EVA Ribelle
Simply put, Energica Eva Ribelle is the naked version of Energica Ego. The two-round lights in front are similar to the Ego lights but have a different house shape. With a naked design, Eva Ribelle’s advantage is that the motorbike has a more aggressive and masculine style. The riding position is more comfortable with high handlebars than a sportbike.
On paper, the Eva Ribelle is capable of producing 145 hp at 6,000 rpm and up to 215 Nm of torque. The maximum speed is limited by a limiter of 125 mph or the equivalent of 200 kph. The battery capacity of 21.5 kWh is capable of transporting the electric motorcycle as far as 400 km, or 230 km combined roads. Just like the Energica Ego, the fast charging mode is available.
Eva Ribelle has two types, the Standard and the RS. The latter version is the highest one.
9. Lightning Strike Carbon Edition
Lightning Motorcycles had already surprised the public with the spectacular electric superbike LS-218. Now, the company wants to do the same with the new model of Strike that came with a spectacular design, high technology, and performance for an incredibly competitive starting price.
The Lightning Strike Carbon Edition is a special version of the 2019 Lightning Strike that has 120 hp of power. The electric motorcycle lives up to its name with a handmade carbon fiber fairing by a studio that has the brand in its own facilities.
It has a 20 kWh battery and charges level 3 as standard. Other specific features of the Lightning Strike Carbon are in its components such as Öhlins suspensions, Brembo monobloc brakes, and AiM Strada racing instrumentation with lap time and GPS data collection. The e-motorbike is marketed starting from $19,998.
10. The Arc Vector
The Arc Vector made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 4-7 July 2019 and has already been in circulation since summer 2020 with a price tag of $117,99. Regarding the production model, the Vector is powered by a 399 Volt electric motor capable of producing 140 Tk of power and 85 Nm of peak torque.
Designed and built in the UK, the Arc Vector is described as one of the world’s most advanced fully electric motorcycles of its kind. Using a carbon fiber monocoque, this electric motorbike can reportedly accelerate from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 2.7 seconds.
As for the mileage, Arc Vector is claimed to be able to reach 270 km on a single charge in the city and 190 km for driving on the highway. Additionally, the Vector is equipped with a carbon fiber swingarm, Ohlins suspension, and Brembo brakes.
11. CAKE ÖSA
CAKE Ösa uses a uni-bar frame with a gray steel beam that acts as the backbone of the structure, on which a single or double seat is placed modularly. The Stockholm-based bikemaker says the design was heavily inspired by the workbench and is intended to be both highly customizable and useful.
The batteries contain a number of electrical outlets (with a voltage of 5, 12 and 110/220 V), so that the Ösa can be used as a power station on wheels for workshop tools, but it can also be used to connect lights and speakers to sound outdoor concerts. According to the manufacturer, the lithium battery allows a fair range of 120 kilometers, with the cell charging taking 3 hours.
CAKE Ösa is available in two versions. The Ösa motorcycle variant dubbed Ösa+ guarantees 13,5 hp of power (10 kW) and provides a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The variant costs $9,500, while the Ösa Flex can accelerate to 51 km / h, but the price is lower and amounts to $8,000.
12. Damon HyperSport
The Damon HyperSport is an electric sports bike that attracts attention for its performance. To begin with, this model of beautiful and avant-garde sports aesthetics designed and produced in Vancouver (Canada) develops about 200 hp of power and 200 Nm of torque, which catapults it from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 3 seconds and at a maximum speed of more than 320 km / h.
More figures that surprise are found in its autonomy, above 320 km on fast roads and, attention, about 500 km in the city. As for the charging time, it will be about 3 hours.
However, one of the most surprising aspects of the Damon Hypersport electric bike is in the implementation of CoPilot. It is a system developed together with the famous telecommunications brand BlackBerry that allows the rider to maintain alertness at 360º of the motorcycle.
The HyperSport ranges from $16,995-$39,995 depending on the model. The electric motorbike will also be delivered with Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspensions, and a carbon fiber single-arm swingarm.
13. LiveWire ONE
Harley-Davidson has announced the creation of a new brand called LiveWire, the same name that had the first electric motorcycle of the firm. The Livewire One can now be purchased in the United States through the new website of LiveWire.com, at a price starting at $ 21,999. The brand anticipates that the model will also be available for the international market from 2022.
As for the motorbike itself, the Livewire One is basically the same electric bike as its predecessor, though it does get some software and hardware updates. The rider will continue to have haptic stimuli so that they can feel a ‘heartbeat’ that humanizes the machine.
Its acceleration will continue to be one of the most outstanding facets for its riders, but also the fast charging times, getting 100% recharges in 60 minutes thanks to the fast charger or 80% in 45 minutes. The autonomy remains at 234 km in the city and in fact, the rider of LiveWire ONE can choose different driving modes and assists according to the data collected by a 6-axis IMU. Of course, connectivity is another priority, with the possibility of integrating navigation, alerts, and recharge status.
14. Horwin EK3
The EK3 Scooter came with an avant-garde design, with rounded lines, a minimalist appearance where all the lighting integrated into the fairings, of LED type and reduced dimensions that make it ideal for anyone, whether or not they have experience in driving on two wheels and who wants to use a vehicle on a daily basis, easy, accessible, ecological and, above all, with reduced costs, whether buying or renting.
The technology on the new Horwin EK3 is beyond just a complete information detail on the full-color digital screen. It even has a keyless start, as well as a powerful 72V 40-80Ah capacity battery that can provide a range of up to 100km. The owner of the scooter can also add a second battery under the seat, sacrificing the cargo space, to get double the travel range.
The very well-equipped electric scooter is available starting from $4,841.
