The coming of the electric motorcycle

Hell For Leather has extensively covered electric motorcycles from an
enthusiast’s perspective, but we haven’t really looked at their impact
on the mainstream motorcycle industry. Luckily, bike designer Michael
Uhlarik is here to break down the reasons why electrics are carving out a
market niche all their own and what that could mean for companies that
make a living off internal combustion. Could battery power really be the
biggest thing to happen on two wheels since Japan invaded western
markets? — Ed. >

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