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The reviewer is testing an updated model of an electric bike and provides a thorough evaluation of its features. The bike is silent, has no gears, lacks heated grips, offers modest range, and provides low maintenance. It also produces emissions in generating power, has unpredictable initial throttle response, and leans too far on its sidestand. Yet, it also showcases a few conveniences like effortless commuting and available luggage space.

Cake Kalk electric motorcycle is designed for anti-poaching rangers in South Africa for immediate use, is solar-powered, reliable, and environmentally-friendly, thanks to collaboration with solar power company Goal Zero. In addition to selling the bikes globally, Cake will also donate one to the anti-poaching effort in Africa for each bike sold, and solar power stations from Goal Zero.

The Ryvid Anthem, an American electric bike, blends riding enjoyment with convenience and ergonomics. The bike features adjustable ride height and a removable lightweight battery, albeit with short range. Despite the limited battery capacity, it boasts a torque of 72Nm and a top speed of 75mph. The Anthem is priced at $7,800 and can be pre-ordered with a reduced shipping cost of $500.

The Energica Experia is an impressive electric motorcycle featuring reliable handling, fast recharge times, long mileage, and solid stopping power despite minor issues and high price point, marking a successful entry of Energica into the realm of electric tourers.

The NIU MQi GT EVO is a strong electric commuter bike that is faster and has a longer range than a lot of its competition. It comes with useful features like an Electronic Braking System, LED dashboard, and Bluetooth keyless entry. However, its design feels slightly rushed, the ride can be bouncy at high speeds, and there is limited saddle space due to the batteries.

"What I didn't like was the overall size and the storage."

Like the full-sized Grunt, the Runt is blessed with some of the chunkiest tires this side of a redneck’s wedding party.

"The Ryvid Anthem offers almost unrivaled accessibility and ergonomic adjustability, but it's lightweight battery comes at the cost of range."

95% charge at home can be achieved in 5.4 hours, 1.2 hours with a Level 2 7kW charger, or 45 minutes with a level 3 charger.

The Swedish motorcycle company, Cake, has launched Bukk, a new off-road electric motorcycle that offers improved performance compared to Cake's previous models. It features a peak torque output of 420Nm, a swappable 2.9 kWh battery, and considerable attention to the chassis design.