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What You Need to Know Today
The XP Lite 2.0 is the latest in the Lite series from Lectric, and boy, have they made some improvements here. First off, it’s insanely light for an e-bike at this price point, coming in at about 39-40 pounds without the battery installed. It also folds, making it incredibly easy to transport. Check out our full review.
Canyon Bicycles issued a ‘Stop Use’ notice to Spectral:ON CF & CFR and Torque:ON CFR owners regarding battery safety. Canyon noted that battery housings are developing cracks that could allow water to penetrate the case and short-circuit the electronics.
Sixthreezero announced the ANYterrain Stabilized 4-Wheel Electric Bike. This unique e-bike is actually a quadricycle with 4” knobby tires and tilting front wheels for stable turning. It has plenty of carrying capacity, with a 350-lb weight limit and two large baskets in the front and rear. The 750W rear-axle motor will get you moving and has a reverse pedal function for backing up with ease.
Image Credit: Sixthreezero
Möve Mobility partnered with E-Plus-3D, a specialist in metal 3D printing, to create the Avian titanium e-bike. This ultra-lightweight touring e-bike uses 3D printing for parts of the frame, bottom bracket and titanium sleeves, which were then connected to hydroformed titanium tubes, resulting in a sub-30 lb (13.5 kg) e-bike. The Avian will be available in July 2025 for $6,286 (€5,990).
Chinese motorcycle brand CFMoto unveiled the CF-X, a 450CC-equivalent electric dirt bike concept. Production should begin at the end of 2025. CFMoto already builds two kid-focused e-motos, but the CF-X will be its foray into full-sized electric motocross.
The retro-futuristic Eyelights Rocket One electric superbike uses a visor-integrated Heads-Up Display that overlays navigation tools like Waze, Google Maps, and Coyote directly onto the rider’s field of view. In addition to its cool tech, it packs 180 horsepower and 1200 Nm of torque for a zero to 60 mph time of 2.6 seconds. While a production date has yet to be announced, the Rocket One will push the upper boundaries of electric motorcycles.
Image Credit: Eyesights
Australian man breaks a Guinness World Record on a LiveWire to raise awareness of the capabilities of electric motorcycles. He rode a continuous 962.7km (598 mi) to set the ‘greatest distance on an electric motorcycle in 24 hours’ record at the Adelaide International Raceway.
Gogoro enters utility territory with its new CrossOver e-moped, slated to launch in 2025. The new CrossOver will have a healthy range of over 93 miles (150km) and is loaded with features such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, a digital instrument console, call or SMS alerts, 18 L under-seat storage, a “find my vehicle” feature, and display and traction control.
The Car. los V1 could be the best of both worlds. This e-cargo bike folds in half, and its front bucket collapses for maximum storage. However, Carlos Mobility didn’t skimp on the components; a Brose T Drive mid-drive motor powers it and its Enviolo CVT drivetrain provides automatic shifting for a smooth riding experience around the city.
Image Credit: Carlos Mobility
Building on the success and lessons learned from the F77 Mach 2, Ultraviolette will reveal a new e-moto in 2025. The new electric motorcycle will be one of four new segments the India-based brand will expand into - ADV, cruiser, roadster, and super sports.
University engineers in Arizona have created a handlebar-mounted bike “dash cam” that automatically records dangerously close passes from vehicles. The camera captures crucial evidence, such as license plate numbers and passing distances, which cyclists can submit to law enforcement.
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