Harley Davidson's Worst Nightmare? The Electric Motorcycle

[ellymay]

Our Guest Blogger, George Delozier, is from Pennsylvania and recently joined the U.S. Air Force. Growing up with all types of machines, George wanted to share the newest innovations on all things motor with the readers of InventorSpot.com.

Here's his article:

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As a nation shifts toward more fuel efficient cars, will the motorcycle industry be able to keep up? With recent improvements in battery technology, companies are now producing electric-cycles. They carry the same qualities and benefits of an electric car, but can they deliver the same exhilaration and sense of freedom we are used to? Some companies think so.


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[FATboy05]

but will avid riders be ready for the change?

Not me :sad:

[mrpiff]

I guess I'll just clip a playing card on the front fork rattling the spokes to get the desired sound :???:

[FATboy05]

Originally Posted by mrpiff

I guess I'll just clip a playing card on the front fork rattling the spokes to get the desired sound :???:

Yup, gotta have the sound :wink:
By the time this gets really popular, I'm sure I'll be too old to ride.....

[TexasRed]

Tell ya what sounded funny .. watched a newsclip this morning on a "green" drag bike .. sounds like you'd fall asleep before it kicks in. :ass:

Because some folks want to make the drag racing world more environmentally friendly .. WTF?

[FATboy05]

Originally Posted by TexasRed

Tell ya what sounded funny .. watched a newsclip this morning on a "green" drag bike .. sounds like you'd fall asleep before it kicks in. :ass:

Because some folks want to make the drag racing world more environmentally friendly .. WTF?

Not us though, right Red :wink:

[TexasRed]

NOOooo body better take my nitro :twisted:

[Mungo]

Well, I'd definitely try one.

I've actually heard the torque out of these electric engines were pretty awesome.

[tradrockrat]

I've got no fear of change - I'll put a good electric bike in my stable right next to my harleys and my yamaha.

but it better be good...