Roehr eSuperbike: 96bhp, 210lb/ft, zero emissions

Illinois-based Roehr Motorcycles is planning a range of two electric motorcycles. The first, the Roehr eSuperbike produces 96bhp and 210lb/ft of torque using a 10kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack and an AC induction motor , will be entered in the TTXGP‘s US race series. The second, the Roehr eSupersport, should considerably more affordable and will use a 6kWh lithium iron phosphate powering a similar AC induction motor that produces 48bhp and 105lb/ft; its top speed will be 100mph. Like the company’s ICE offerings, the $49,999 Roehr 1250sc pictured above, don’t expect the eRoehrs to be small or cheap. Full press release below and more details when we get them.  >

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