Electric motorcycles 2021, have you ever thought about it? New models, prices and autonomy

If we talk about electric two wheels, the first thought probably immediately goes to scooters , which for several years now they are more and more; widespread in the city & agrave; mainly because of the sharing services. In fact, lately scooters have seen an expansion of the range of models and displacements available, together with a progressive democratization of list prices and an increase in autonomy (if you are thinking about it, here you will find the complete guide of the models available in Italy).

However, so far we have not & egrave; could have said the same about the electric motorcycle segment. 2021 for & ograve; it could be the right year for the turning point : freed from the initial limit represented by the high cost of batteries, the proposals of this market have become decidedly interesting, and so on; here is an overview of what's on in circulation or coming soon.

Not all of them will be available on our market , but since this is a segment in its infancy & egrave; still a good practice to look around and get an idea of ​​it that awaits us. And you, have you ever thought about an electric motorcycle?

THE MARKET: THE ELECTRIC HAS A PI? ALSO IN 2020 To tell the truth, you can & ograve; to say that electric is one of the few segments that did not yield during the pandemic : if we consider the sales figures for motorcycles and scooters for all 12 months of 2020, the two-wheeler market in Italy closed in negative; 218,626 vehicles were registered, with a decrease of 5.76% compared to 2019. But the electric two-wheeler sector marked a positive trend.

Despite the health emergency and the difficulties; connected in fact, the year closed with a very encouraging increase : e-bikes recorded + 20% compared to 2019, while motorcycles (including motorcycles, mopeds and electric scooters) exceeded 10,000 registered vehicles, marking a + 84.5%.

The greatest growth significant relates to the scooter segment (+ 268%, 6,088 units registered), followed by that of motorcycles with + 125.7% (377 vehicles) and mopeds with + 10.5% (710 vehicles).

THE MODELS OF 2021

So here we are at the roundup of models coming or available in 2021:

• VOLCON GRUNT
• ZERO SR/S
• ARC VECTOR
• LIGHTNING STRIKE CARBON EDITION
• ENERGICA EVA ESSE ESSE 9+
• DAMON HYPERSPORT PREMIER
• HARLEY DAVIDSON LIVEWIRE
• HADIN PANTHER
• TARFORM LUNA
• HORWIN CR6 PRO
• FUELL FLOW
• SONDORS METACYCLE
• SUPER SOCO TC

VOLCON GRUNT

The proposal coming from the Texan startup Volcon is called Grunt , in production since 2021. Yes it is a specimen with an unconventional appearance, a scrambler fat wheels, 100% electric, designed for offroad.

The displacement is; of 50 hp and 100 Nm of torque , the speed; maximum self-limited touches 100 km/h in 6 seconds and has a declared range of 160 km/h for one recharge. Among the most important features; also evident are the extra large wheels, probably around 12 & quot ;, which make it suitable for even the most terrain; difficult, and can & ograve; also be completely immersed in water.

There are three different riding modes, so the parameters released by Volcon may vary depending on the modes. driving choices chosen by the pilot. According to the Texas startup, the battery is; replaceable and full recharging takes place in a couple of hours with the domestic socket. & Egrave; pre-order on the website for $ 5,995 and is expected to launch in June or July 2021; for the moment the debut is; announced for the North American market, while nothing is known about a possible arrival in Europe. Here is the link for the configuration.

ZERO SR/S

& Egrave; a sports fairing instead the Zero SR/S by Zero Motorcycles, which improves the efficiency of the naked from which it derives, the Zero SR/F. The American manufacturer has raised the handlebars and lowered the footrests in order to guarantee the rider a better position; comfortable in the saddle, and the aerodynamic curve has made it possible to improve the efficiency of the electric motorcycle by 13%.

Speaking of technical data and performance, the new Zero SR/S has a 110 HP powertrain and 190 Nm of maximum torque ; can & ograve; arrive at a speed; maximum speed of 200 km/h. The engine & egrave; powered by a 14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, which promises 259 km of autonomy in the city, up to 132 km on the highway and up to 175 km on a mixed route.

There is also a Power Tank accessory , that is; a small additional battery with 3.6 kWh of capacity, which allows to bring the autonomy respectively to 323 km in the city, 166 km on the highway and 219 km in the mixed. Pu & ograve; install up to 3 level 2 charging modules, and in this case the full charge is completed in about an hour. Available in Italy at a list price of 22,300 euros . Here the link for the configuration.

ARC VECTOR

Extra-luxury, hyper-connected, with a lot of autonomy and fast recharge : & egrave; the Vector , an exceptional electric motorcycle with futuristic lines that should arrive on the market by 2021. The company that proposes it, Arc , & egrave; a British startup born from an internal department of Jaguar Land Rover dedicated to innovation, and which however, after presenting the Vector a couple of years ago, is not; managed to continue production due to difficulties economic.

But a light seems to have emerged at the end of the tunnel: the founder of Arc bought all the relevant parts of the company from the bankruptcy sale and brought the project back to life . The Vector has a range of over 400 km, recharges in half an hour, & egrave; able to connect with the pilot and reach 200 km/h . The engine with 127 HP and 396 Nm of maximum torque allows it to reach 100 per hour in 3.1 seconds.

Thanks to the monocoque frame in carbon fiber, the weight is; relatively low: we are talking about 220 kg. But it does not end there: the helmet also works as an ignition key and inside there is; a retractable head-up display ; it seems that the jacket is also technological, capable of transmitting sounds, noises and vibrations if a vehicle enters the blind spot. So much technology for & ograve; you pay, since the price is around 110,000 dollars. The first models should arrive by the end of the year, it is still not known whether even on the European market. Here the link to the official site.

LIGHTNING STRIKE CARBON EDITION

The latest addition to Lightning is called the Strike Carbon Edition . The Californian company, whose founder converted & igrave; your Porsche 914 to make it run on battery already; in the 90s, he has been experimenting with electric technology on motorcycles for several years.

Strong points of the new proposal are the sharp design, Ohlins front and rear suspension, Brembo monobloc brakes, a racing dashboard with stopwatch and GPS-based data logging and different options for battery size and consequently autonomy: 20 minutes of charging on the top-of-the-range model they are enough to travel 160 km, while the autonomy with & quot; full & quot; & egrave; of 321 km.

The 120 HP engine allows you to reach the speed; maximum speed of 240 km/h , while the weight is around 220 kg. The sale price is; of nearly $ 20,000, but delivery times are not yet known, n & eacute; any availability on the European market. Here the link to the official website.

ENERGICA EVA ESSEESSE9 +

& Egrave; from the Italian company Modena instead the Energica Eva EsseEsse9 +, an electric motorcycle with classic lines with a single front light. Classic saddle and relaxed riding position make it an excellent motorcycle for travel, equipped with comfort; such as heated grips, cruise control and remote ignition.

Autonomy & # 39; egrave; 400 km in urban use, 230 km in combined use and 180 km in sustained use ; all thanks to the 21.5 kWh battery. There are four modes driving (Urban, Eco, Rain, Sport), four modes regenerative braking and three charging options supplied as standard (Slow Charge Mode 2 or 3 and Fast Charge DC Mode 4). The speed maximum guaranteed by the 109 HP engine & egrave; of 200 km/h , and weighs enough: 270 kg. The sale price is; of about 25,000 euros , and & egrave; available on the Italian market. Here the link for the configuration.

DAMON HYPERSPORT PREMIER

Definitely more lines aggressive and sporty for the Damon Hypersport Premier , one of the most; powerful electric motorcycles available nowadays. The engine with 200 HP and 200 Nm of maximum torque allows you to reach 100 km/h in less than three seconds, and the speed; maximum & egrave; of 321 km/h. Also interesting is the autonomy, which promises over 320 km on a mixed urban/interurban route.

Various charging options are available for the 20kWh battery: the largest; rapid allows you to reach 80% charge in 45 minutes. The Hypersport Premier weighs 200 kg and is sold for around $ 39,000 . The company that produces it is Canadian, founded in 2017 and apparently in good financial condition, having announced that it has more; $ 30 million in funding and $ 20 million in pre-orders. The only drawback, for the moment the availability; & egrave; quite limited. Here the link to the official website.

HARLEY DAVIDSON LIVEWIRE

The first electric motorcycle proposed by Harley-Davidson is called Limewire : even – & egrave; news of these days – the company & agrave; americana has decided to accelerate its efforts in the electric motorcycle sector to the point of wanting to create a dedicated and namesake brand, which on 8 July will present; its first Livewire branded model.

Meanwhile, an eye on the existing one, the Harley-Davidson Livewire: the 105 HP engine with 166 Nm of instant torque allows you to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, with recovery from 100 to 130 in 1.9 seconds and speed; maximum speed of 177 km/h.

The battery is from 15.5 kWh, and promises to travel 235 km in the city & agrave; with a single charge or 152 km in combined cycle, but if you do not use the quick charger (from 0% to 80% in 40 minutes) it takes almost 12 hours for a complete charge, among the most ; long in this selection of proposals. Available starting from 2019 in the USA and Canada, it has progressively achieved coverage of all markets; in Italy the price is; of 34,200 euros . Here is the link for the configuration.

HADIN PANTHER Typically American inspiration for the Panther, produced by the Californian company Hadin , born in 2016 with a production plant in China. Of decidedly generous dimensions, it weighs 270 kg and has a 60 HP engine capable of going up to speed; maximum of 129 km/h .

Autonomy with one charge is of 220 km in mode & agrave; Eco (maximum speed 70 km/h), 180 km in Normal (maximum speed of 100 km/h) and 160 km in Sport (maximum speed 129 km/h). For the complete recharge, from the domestic socket it takes from 6 to 8 hours, while with the rapid one it takes half an hour to reach 80% and two hours for the complete one. The final price is not yet known, but according to some rumors it could be around 20,000-25,000 dollars. Here the link to the official site.

TARFORM LUNA

Winks at sustainability; instead the Moon, an electric motorcycle built with natural and recyclable elements . Built by the New York company Tarform , the Luna has a decidedly vintage design and ecological components, with a recyclable aluminum frame, a bodywork with pigments derived from algae and a leatherette saddle made with pineapple, mango and corn; the plastic parts are made with materials derived from linseed.

A green choice available in two versions, Racer and Scrambler, at a price of around $ 24,000 ; a third variant, the Founder Edition, is; limited to 54 pieces and costs $ 42,000 . All have a 55 HP enginewith lithium-ion battery, and an autonomy of around 200 km ; the speed maximum & egrave; 145 km/h, and takes 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h; the weight is around 200 kg.

Three modes; driving there are Eco, City and Sport ; fast charging allows you to charge 80% in less than an hour. The keyless ignition and the radar alarm system designed for acoustic signaling for pedestrians and blind spots complete the picture. Deliveries should begin in 2021. Here is the link to the official website.

HORWIN CR6 PRO

Another proposal, definitely different from the previous ones for performance and price is; the CR6 Pro , two-wheeled electric caf & egrave; racer with a peculiarity; unusual for the type of vehicle, namely the 5-speed manual gearbox. It is owned by Horwin , a manufacturer based in China that has accustomed us to decidedly rounded scooters, and with its 137 kg & egrave; almost a featherweight compared to the alternatives seen so far.

The 14 HP engine allows you to reach a speed; maximum speed of 105 km/h , which & egrave; surprising considering the 303 Nm; it takes 6 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The autonomy stands at 120 km with a full tank (at 45 km/h), and a 20-minute recharge allows you to travel 20 or 30 km; it takes three hours to fully charge. Available in Europe, the sale price is; of 7,590 euros . Here the link to the official website.

FUELL FLLOW

The Fllow has a futuristic air, and also a fairly innovative method of purchase, considering that it is sold online and delivered directly to the owner's doorstep. To produce it & egrave; Fuell , a company specializing in the development of EV motorcycles founded by Erik Buell, an engineer with a past in Harley Davidson.

Available in two versions: 47 HP or 15 CV , the lithium-ion battery guarantees 240 km of autonomy on an urban cycle. It takes 10 hours to recharge it to 100%, or 75 minutes with the optional 6.6 kW charger. The weight is relatively low, 180 kg, thanks to the magnesium alloy monocoque.

The Fllow costs $ 11,995 in the smaller version. powerful and $ 1,000 less in the minor version; will be available in Italy for around 12,000 euros . Depending on the selected charger, the charging times of 10 hours of the home socket drop to about 35 minutes with the charger in direct current. Here the link to the official site.

SONDORS METACYCLE

With aggressive and decidedly naked lines & egrave; the Sondors Metacycle , produced by a Malibu company specializing in electric bikes. The structure takes up the idea of ​​the monobloc aluminum frame, of the central vacuum instead of the tank no longer; necessary and the cantilever saddle integrated into the frame. A lean and essential line that contributes to the featherweight of the vehicle (we are talking about 90 kg of motorcycle), which, together with the 4 kW battery makes it suitable for urban travel.

The engine 20 HP PMAC goes up to speed; maximum of 129 km/h and maximum torque of 176 Nm , and autonomy should be around 130km on one charge. Charging takes approximately 4 hours with optional mode 2 charger. In the frame & egrave; a front housing with wireless charging has been created for the smartphone.

Therefore, a vehicle suitable for the city & agrave; and at most a few trips on Sunday, almost for the price of a scooter, to which it adds quite a bit more style. It costs $ 5,000 and is; available for pre-order, it will be; delivered from October; it is not yet known if it will be; imported to Italy. Here is the link to the official website.

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