For a long time now we have heard about electric cars grabbing headlines day in and day out. What about electric bikes that are barely mentioned on the daily newspapers? These beasts are super clean, quick and quiet. Several manufacturers are waking to this fact. They are realizing their potential to legislate and do away with all automobiles that emit greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
The boss of Silicon Valley-based electric motorbikes maker Richard Hatfield believes that the experience of riding on his electric motor bike has a divine feeling. He feels something magical when riding his bike and at the same time manage to twist the throttle generating an incredible acceleration. The bike has no vibration, no noise just a quiet seamless thrust that is so enthusiastic. He continues to explain that the first time he rode on this bike, he felt as if the hand of God came behind him thrusting his bike carrying his body up the road. The lightening bike model has the capability to do 0-60 mph in less than two seconds. It has a top speed of 218 mph. This speed is all through because of the battery power.
The company made history in 2013 by winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The organization participated in the ‘race to the clouds’. Their machines raced against petrol and electric engine rivals. However, this kind of performance will cost you a handsome amount totaling $39,000. Mr. Hatfield is aware that his electric beasts will one day reach the global market. This way he will be forced to manufacture and roll out more affordable models in the near future. This has been the strategy of another organization by the name Zero Motorcycles that is still based In Silicon-valley.
The organizations chief Executive, Sam Paschel cites that the only selling point for the bikes is their performance. Comparing the electric bike with a diesel one, the electric one is on a different level. The acceleration is thrilling and exciting. Also, the electric bike has the capability to apply top most power instantaneously whether it’s running at a top speed or just moving. The gasoline model pulls power at different speeds depending on the gear that the rider is engaged in and how much horsepower it possess. Almost all electric bikes are charged using a standard power outlet. A full recharge for the bike can last up to 8 hours. Fast charging can take 1-2 hours maximum. The secret is to own a bike that has a fast charging port and has an existing infrastructure similar to that of the cars.
