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Honda's E-VO electric motorcycle: All is not what it seems (newatlas.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

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An electric motorcycle bearing a Honda badge is bound to attract serious attention – and lately, the rumor mill has been buzzing. Has Honda finally launched its first fully functional electric motorcycle? You might’ve seen headlines suggesting as much, but there’s more to the story than meets the…

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[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

An electric motorcycle with 100 miles of range and not enough power to do highway speeds is not a touring bike. Imagine a Harley Sportster with the power of a 150cc scooter but each refill takes well over an hour. At least it doesn't vibrate like a Sportster.

Until the tech and the prices get better these will not sell well.

[–] InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't want to be confrontational but.... skill issue

but fr i wouldn't lol

[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

These at least are lightweight and can refill in under a minute lol