Year after year the automotive community is getting closer to the consensus that the future for ground transportation is electric. But is it the case for motorcycles and especially superbikes, which unlike cars, are strongly affected by heavy batteries, and thus, rarely offer adequate range and performance.

Well, today we will demonstrate to you the lineup of allelectric superbikes and sports motorcycles that defy any existing prejudice about twowheel EVs, and at times outperform gasoline counterparts. Noiseless riding, immediate torque with arms ripping acceleration and truly fast speeds, this is what these bikes are all about!

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All of the models shown in this #ATelectricbikes episode:

Lightning Strike: lightningmotorcycle.com

Lightning’s authority within the motorcycling community is undeniable, but the company’s credibility is being further boosted by the introduction of the mass production and fairly affordable sports model Lightning Strike for the 2020.

Arc Vector: arcvehicle.com

Handcrafted in Britain, the Arc Vector is a limited series performance motorcycle that comes featuring innovative chassis technology and offers an Integrated Human Machine interface. It is expected to accelerate to 62mph in 3.2 seconds, ride at 124 mph, and travel for up to 270 miles.

EmFlux One: emfluxmotors.com

India is the largest twowheeler market and the place of origin of the world’s most affordable electric superbrike. The One by EMFlux Motors, is an EV powered by a liquid cooled AC induction motor.

RMK E2: rmkvehicles.com

Aiming to launch first customer deliveries in early 2020, the Finnish manufacturer RMK currently continues testing their productionready allelectric E2 motorcycle. Instead of a traditional rearwheel hub motor, this twowheeler comes with a unique rimintegrated unit netting 67 horses.

Kymco SuperNEX: kymco.com/news/kymcointroducesateicma2018supernexelectricsupersportmotorcycle

2019 Kymko SuperNEX is the first superbike from the Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco that previously specialized only in smalldisplacement ICE and allelectric scooters. It is expected to accelerate from 0 to 62 in just 2.9 seconds and ride at 155 mph speeds.

Sarolea Manx7 & N60: sarolea.com/manx7

Sarolea Manx7 is an allelectric, roadlegal superbike that can develop a max speed of 150 mph and is based on the brand’s SP7 racing model. The N60 is built on the same platform as the Manx7, so it offers a 163horsepower output and up to 205 miles of range. The bike, however, has café styling and comes with a bespoke protective suit, designed in cooperation with Café Costume.

Italian Volt Lacama: italianvolt.com/iv

Founded by two Guinnessrecord holders for the longest trip completed on an electric bike, the Italian Volt currently has one build in the stables. The Lacama is based on a companydesigned aluminum frame and swingarm with Ohlins suspension, has 3Dprinted bodywork, and rides on either carbonfiber or aluminum 17inch wheels.

Zero SR/F: zeromotorcycles.com/zerosrf

As far as mass produced electric motorcycles go, the new Zero SR/F is arguably the best combination of performance, range and adequate pricing. The newcomer gets sporty naked design, the most powerful ZForce 7510 Zero motor.

Lito Sora Gen1 + Gen2: litomotorcycles.com

5 years ago, the Canadian LITO motorcycles introduced a revolutionary machine – Lito Sora. It was the groundbreaker and the first ever electric bike able to cover 124 miles on one battery. To mark its 10th anniversary, LITO returns with the second generation of their exotic bike, refining its performance figures to a whole new level.

Lightning LS218: lightningmotorcycle.com/product/specifications/

The credit of mass market popularization of electric bikes goes to Zero Motorcycles, but it was the Lightning LS218 that brought battery powered two wheelers into the big league of superbikes.

Harley Davidson LiveWire: harleydavidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/futurevehicles/livewire.html

By exploring new classes of motorcycles, Harley Davidson is attempting to attract younger generation of riders to its dealerships. The LiveWire is their first electric motorbike that offers adequate range, sporty performance and instant 060 acceleration.

Energica Ego and Eva: energicamotor.com

For the 2019, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Energica, updates its Ego and Eva bikes with new comfort and handlingcentered features. The models come with a new 24kW fast charge mode that brings the battery replenishment time down to 20 minutes. They also get a Park assistant feature, that that works in reverse mode.