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The Power of Electric Motorcycles

Posted by in Recreation: Motorcycles  ~  March 10, 2012 10:16:08 PM

While pollution achieves an all time high these days as compared to previous years, more and more people are increasingly becoming aware of the implications of environmental hazards in the lives of every living being. Because of these, methods are continually being adapted to help enforce a better and healthier environment. Among the most crucial factors which contribute to pollution is air pollution. And the biggest pie which contributes to air pollution is the use of gasoline among vehicles all over the world.

If solar energy is now being used to create an alternative for fossil fuel, electricity is now being used to become an alternative for gasoline and other automobile fuel. As a result of this new innovation, electric motorcycles have been formed. During the latter years of the 19th century, electric motorcycles have been developed to help provide an alternative for using fuel while lowering costs and saving the environment. Since this type of motorcycle has been introduced to the market, lots of people have started to adapt this new type of vehicle. Electric motorcycles are characterized by the usual two-wheeled motorcycle but instead of a fuel mechanism, it is being powered by a highly specialized battery so that it can zoom to speed the way most motorcycles can.

Moreover, electric motorcycles also come in two different types—the power-assist and the power on demand electric motorcycle. During the first few years that electric motorcycles came out, they were just being used within the race tracks. Eventually, its developers saw how marketable this type of motorcycle is and have made them available for the public. And they were not let down because electric motorcycles received a lot of support from motorcycle aficionados. Aside from providing an effective means of helping prevent air pollution, electric motorcycles are also crafted creatively to become an attractive feature out on the streets and the roads.

The batteries being used to power electric motorcycles are set to last for around 300 charges or an equivalent of fifteen thousand in total kilometers driven. Moreover, an electric motorcycle’s battery can also last to a maximum of two years before a new one must be purchased. The total horsepower being delivered by the battery is also equivalent to a 250 four-stroke motor. What’s even better is that these batteries, although considered to have the ability to deliver high performance, they can function without any distracting noise. The blade’s control can also be flexibly controlled so that it can be programmed to fit the needs of the driver. On top of it all, the batteries used in electric motorcycles are also considerably lighter than the usual type of motorcycles.

Because of the immense popularity of electric motorcycles, you can now find it easily everywhere. You can either purchase it on land based shops, your trusty, motorcycle dealer, or even through the internet. They are also available in different price ranges which have been made to fit the type of buyer. Even if you are a beginner in the field of motorcycle, you can surely find something which do not simply fit your pocket but also fits your needed specs.