1st Impression Visually of the new KTM 1190 R


Maybe it’s a grrl thing but when we buy bikes we have to really love them visually as well as mechanically.  On Saturday, Jan. 4th, 2014 I was heading out for a haircut and decided to stop at our local shop to take a look at the new KTM 1190 in person.  When KTM revealed this bike I thought to myself “OMG, what a sexy looking ADV bike”.  Immediately I was drawn to the new look, the lines and even the KTM colours.

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World Exclusive: 2015 Energica Ego Review — Italy’s Electric Superbike


Electric getting closer in development that masses would buy?  Range appears to be getting better, style options too…curious to see where this technology really ends up in the motorcycle world…we will keep watching and reading.

Also see Motorcycle.com reviews..more pics.  CLICK HERE

September 20, 2013

Source:  RideApart

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Following the release of the Mission RS, it is now possible for electric superbikes to outperform their gas-powered predecessors. Electric speed is no longer the sole preserve of American motorcycles. The 2015 Energica Ego is made in Italy and nearly as fast as the Mission. Earlier this week, we got the world exclusive first ride on this new electric superbike. Continue reading “World Exclusive: 2015 Energica Ego Review — Italy’s Electric Superbike”

Tacita T-Race Electric Enduro: Tested at Morocco


Do you think we will ever see a HYBRID motorcycle?  Makes sense doesn’t it?  Half gas half electric?  I think that would sell more if the industry came out with a hybrid version.  Using electric power at certain speeds and gas to recharge the battery at higher speeds. 

Pierpaolo Rigo
11/23/2012

SOURCE: ULTIMATE Motorcycle

Brammo Empulse R Electric Motorcycle


Another electric bike that looks the part but still lacks range.  I can see these only getting better in the sense of their range and the looks are not so bad to look at are they? Wicked!

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Zero Motorcycles’ customized 2012 DS is a stealth-like police bike


Read more about Zero Motorcycles
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Zero Motorcycles has developed a specialized police version of its 2012 Zero DS that aims to give law enforcement and security agencies a fuel-free and silent tactical advantage.

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2012 Zero Motorcycles Lineup Enters Production


Does anyone own one of these?  What do you all think about the electric bike?
27/01/2012 | By: Dennis Chung

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