electric cars are being promised as the green alternative of the future, but we can’t forget about smaller
electric motorcycles and scooters. these more nimble vehicles are better suited for crammed urban centers
and are perfect for single riders. while there is a wide selection of eco-friendly options already on the
market, a new crop of smaller electric vehicles are demonstrating the feasibility of this innovative
technology for global audience. some designs are small, some are weird and others are fast. here is
a wide section of some electric motorcycles and scooters that may soon be on a street near you.

racing



silence pt2
the silence pt2 combines the stability of a four-wheeled car with the speed and size of a motorcycle into
a fully electric trike. the vehicle is 13 feet long, 900 pounds and has room for a driver and passenger.
it has a top speed of 125 mph and a driving range between 125-250 miles. the silence is road-ready and
went on sale in 2007.

http://www.silenceinc.ca







electrocat & killacycle
the electrocat is a custom built electric motorcycle created by eva hakansson, a self professed-geek with
a green heart and passion for power and speed’ and her father. the motorcycle looks rather normal on the
outside, but inside is an array of batteries that can be charged in half and hour and has an average range
of 80 km. it is sweden first street-legal electric motorcycle.

but eva craved more speed, so along with a whole team of enthusiasts, she created the killacycle. the drag
bike is the world's quickest electric vehicle of any kind in the quarter mile. in 2008 it set a world record,
clocking 7.89 seconds at 168 mph. the next version of the bike is aiming to reach 200 mph and their
ultimate goal is to break the motorcycle speed record of 354 mph.

http://evahakansson.se
http://www.killacycle.com







motorepublic beta
motorepublic, a swedish motorbike design company have been hard at work a different kind of bike.
the designers are currently working on a full-scale prototype of the beta, which is to be a completely
electric motorcycle. the bike manages to also incorporate all its electric parts into a very compact frame.
the wheels are both suspended on one arm and most of the components are centralized in front of the
rider. it features an aggressive design that shows green technology can have an edge too.

http://www.motorepublic.com







commuter



lumene smera
the smera is more of a four-wheeled motorcycle than a standard car. it measures eight feet long and only
31 inches wide. with only one seat and some room for luggage, the smera is the ideal vehicle for a single
commuter. the vehicle boasts two 20hp electric motors which allow it to reach speeds up to 80 mph and
a single battery which gives it a range of 93 miles per charge.

http://lumeneo.fr/welcome.html






uno bike
while most motorcycles use two wheels to stabilize, the uno, as its name implies, uses only one. this unique
bike has an internal stabilizer that balances the bike when the rider is on top, allowing it to drive safely
along. the bike is currently just a prototype, but its inventor 19-year-old ben gulak believes they will one
day be used all over the world in crowded urban areas. the idea came to gulak when he visited china and
saw the huge amount of traffic. the bike has only an on and off switch and is controlled by leaning forward
and back to accelerate and brake.

http://www.the-uno-tomorrows-transportation.com







brammo inertia
the brammo inertia is an electric motorcycle designed for the masses. costing around 12,000 USD, the bike
is less than most gas powered motorcycles but completely electric. six batteries allow it to reach over 50
mph and drive around 35-45mph on a 3-hour charge. the bike is very light thanks to a carbon fiber chassis
that also houses the batteries and uses a direct chain drive to keep maintenance low. the bike is now for sale
and provides a clean solution to urban transportation.

http://www.enertiabike.com






MIT roboscooter
students at MIT have developed the roboscooter concept to try and alleviate urban congestion. the electric
scooters are lightweight and compact and can be folded even smaller. they are decidedly simple and hope
to solve issues associated with excessive vehicle use like, congestions, noise and pollution. the bikes were
also specifically designed to be used in city-wide rental systems. users pick up a bike at a rack, ride it to
their destination and drop it off at another rack.

http://cities.media.mit.edu






ev-x7
the ev-x7 is a unique electric motorcycle because it uses magnetic motors to power its long and low design. mounted in the rear wheel is a special hybrid motor that is both electromagnet and a permanent magnet.
this special motor allows the bike to have a range of 110 miles on a single charge and a top speed of
92 mph. the bike_s magnetic motor also keeps the price down making it extremely affordable.

http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Axle_Corporation's_Hybrid_Bike








tiny



honda moped-ev
back in 2004 honda announced this new electric scooter concept. the moped-ev prototype was designed
for city driving and weighed only 44kg thanks to an aluminum frame. the bike offered equal power to
a gas engine bike in its class and featured a unique two level acceleration system mounted under the right
handlebar for easy driving. honda first developed an electric scooter in 1994 and has been working on
bringing a mass market scooter like this to market ever since.

http://world.honda.com/news/2004/2040824_01.html






the rider
the rider is an electric trike designed by israili designer elisha wetherhorn. the super-light design is
collapsible and boasts a small electric motor that can power the bike up to 15kph for around 4 hours.
the aluminum frame of the trike keeps it light, weighing only 14 kg. the design even manages to squeeze
in regenerative braking to keep its 24 volt battery powered up on a trip. the unique two-wheeled back
allows the rider to carve turns, giving the trike optimal stability.






ikoo
if you thought the rider was as small as it gets, think again. the ikoo is an inexpensive and compact electric
scooter that weighs 32 kg and has a top speed of 25 km/h. the small machine has quick acceleration thanks
to its 600 watt motor and light stainless steel alloy frame. like a full-size bike, the ikoo has disc brakes, tail
lights and rear-view mirror. the bike charges through a special device that allows it a range of 25-30 km

http://www.astuteadvance.com/scooter-ikoo.html






nissan mori
the concept bike was created by australian designer shane crozier. crozier aimed to create a simple bike that
could adjust itself to rider of different sizes. its compact and solid design was intended to conceal all the
parts, making user maintenance as simple as possible. the design features a powerful onboard computer and
a LCD information screen instead of a speedometer.

http://zierlog.wordpress.com