Battery technology has a long way to go. Unfortunate but true. Lithium is about dead, so something new needs to come along that will work in a broader temperature range and lasts longer than 30-40 miles. I hope something does come soon but it doesn't look likely. IMHO
I have read a lot of very interesting stuff that says battery tech is about to go leaps and bounds. Lots of effort in this area right now. Its the next big thing.
All true, of course. But we´ve been waiting for those promised batteries for years and years. All we´ve got is lighter (but expensive) batteries for combustion engines and (as yet) useless batteries made out of scarce minerals for electric bikes that can hardly do 50 miles in summer and even that can only be managed at slow speeds .... and tact prevents anyone from mentioning what they can manage in cold winter weather. `Tis all just a great big tease.
I would buy one in a heart beat once they become a viable alternative. The 100 mile mark would be a huge milestone. But 200 would be much better for the type of riding I do. It sure seems that the future is electric bikes but how do we power them????
Truth is that the technology already exists, just needs to be declassified for the general public, kinda like when GPS suddenly became available. Those shiny things orbiting are your clue... Perhaps one could strap some flexible solar cells to their back fender, a wearable charging vest, maybe some more Velcro'd to your helmet? If they were really smart they would incorporate a DC generator since its not possible to use all the output from the motor efficiently. I bet they just dump all that wasted power into resistive heat sinks like every other electronic speed control known to man.
Tinken, awesome vid. Is that guy a way better rider or does the E-bike just hook up better cuz he was flying past people in the mud. Pretty cool.
This one is good to, cool nearer the end when things clear out. The guy flys by a bunch of downed riders on a hill like the hill is not there.
That bike has instant torque at 0 rpm, coupled with the ability to turn it on and off at will. I imagine he is a good rider, but he has the superior mechanical advantage over all the gas bikes.
Yeah thanks Tinken I was hoping someone would post that video up. I've seen it before and it's crazy how much better that bike worked in those conditions.
Yes, instant 100% 70 ft lbs of torque. I don't think it has or needs a gearbox either. Plus 44 hp. Too bad the Zero MX is no longer made, only street bikes now. http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-mx/2013/
70 ft lbs of torque is huge. Most 500cc bikes have about 34 ft.lbs. MY13 YZ450F is a torque monster at 50ft. lbs.
Wow, so it's really politically correct. 1.Hmmm...no carbon footprint, not counting how the local power plant is fueled of course. 2.Low noise! Great for sneaking into areas where people would normally hear you and call the cops, plus you can hear yourself on a YouTube video. 3.No annoying exhaust smell, you could ride it in your living room! 4.Low seat height! Finally a dirt bike for the vertically challenged that is technically not a "kids" bike. Too bad I have no interest in political correctness....still gets a score of ZERO from me.
