How to Choose Motorcycle E Bikes?

Today, more and more people are buying electric motorcycles. After all, it has so many benefits that it&#;s a hard bargain to resist. Bear in mind that we&#;re not just saying this because we sell some of the best electric motorcycle around, and we want you to buy (which, of course, you should).

If you are looking for more details, kindly visit our website.

But, here&#;s the million-dollar question &#; how do you know which electric motorcycles to choose from the vast range of available options?

Not to worry, we can help.

In this article, we walk you through some essential factors to consider when buying an electric motorbike. This way, you can narrow your search to your most relevant options.

So, let&#;s get into it.

Here are some crucial factors you should look out for when buying an electric motorcycle for the first time:

1. Riding range

Riding range is a vital factor to consider when choosing an electric motorcycle as it determines whether the motorcycle is appropriate for your needs.

Are you buying an e-motorcycle for commuting between work and home? Do you primarily want the motorbike for long countryside rides? Perhaps, you want to go off-road with your friends.

These and more are questions you need to have answers to before an electric motorcycle.

Once you figure out these answers, the next step is to find out how far your e-motorcycle options can run on a full charge. Remember, you can only keep riding if you have some battery.

That said, some larger e-motorbike cruiser models can travel up to 250 miles on a single charge, while small models may max out around 60 miles.

Pro tip? Factor in variables such as terrain type, prevalent weather, weight, etc., when trying to determine the range of your electric motorcycle. 

2. Power, torque and Speed

The next factor to look out for is the bike&#;s power, torque and speed.  

Torque is the ability to rotate the motorcycle&#;s rear wheel &#; or accelerate. Therefore, a higher torque will mean faster acceleration. 

On the other hand, the speed of an electric motorcycle depends significantly on the engine power and weight of the vehicle. But, with more power, you can accelerate more rapidly and maintain more incredible speeds.

While some electric motorcycles can reach speeds of up to 150 mph, maybe more, while som

So always check the power, torque and speed before buying an e-motorbike. 

3. Battery life

Your electric motorcycle battery is its lifeforce, literally. So naturally, it is crucial to ensure your e-motorbike has a battery capacity that&#;s up to the demands you&#;ll put on it.

Also, you need to need your battery&#;s peak power, which is the maximum power your motor can give you without damaging the battery. However, this battery characteristic is dependent on the type of battery in the first place.

There are typically three different battery-type options for electric motorcycles &#; nickel-cadmium, lead-based, and lithium. Of the three options, lithium-ion batteries take the cake while nickel and lead batteries bring up the rear. 

However, you should also note that the higher your battery capacity is, the higher the cost of your e-motorcycle.

4. Type of brakes

Drum brakes are often standard in the majority of electric motorcycles. However, some high-end electric motorbikes will usually have disc brakes, and only a small number of vehicles will have ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). 

You may need to consider your motorbike&#;s braking capabilities depending on why you&#;re buying an electric motorcycle. This is especially true if you&#;re a more adventurous rider or you enjoy challenging off-road trips.

Tromox Ukko S

5. Motorcycle height and weight

As a rule of thumb, buying an electric motorcycle for adults that allows for comfortable rides is usually best. In other words, your chosen motorbike should have dimensions (such as weight and height) that are perfect for you. 

In addition to being comfortable, good motorcycle ergonomics ensure you have better control over your motorcycle. 

6. Warranty

While electric motorcycles typically come with warranties, the length of the warranty and the specific conditions that guide it will usually vary depending on the manufacturer. 

Therefore, we recommend researching the warranty of your preferred e-motorbike to confirm that you have the manufacturer&#;s guarantee. In addition, you should examine the terms and conditions guiding the warranty to ensure you understand what your warranty covers and the situations that make it void.

Of course, you&#;d have to adhere to the policies in your e-motorcycle warranty if you want it to remain valid.

7. Cost of the vehicle

Price also plays a critical role in determining which electric motorcycle you eventually buy. After all, you can only buy what you can afford. However, you also want to ensure you get excellent value for your money.

The trick here is to find a balance between your desired e-motorbike specifications and your budget. But, while you don&#;t want to break the bank to buy an electric motorcycle, you also don&#;t want to trade high performance for cost. 

Remember, your electric motorcycle is an investment that will stay with you for quite a while.

Quick Tips to Help You Save Money on Your E-Motorbike Purchase

While electric motorbikes might cost more than other types, you can save more money on your purchase by following these quick tips:

• Always check for the warranty terms and conditions on the battery.
• Test the electric motorcycle&#;s riding range and charging time to ensure it meets your requirements.
• Read through the manufacturer&#;s specifications to get a clear idea of the power and torque of the motor. Better yet, ask to take a test spin to confirm. 
• Check for available tax incentives and benefits on electric motorcycles. 

Final Thoughts

Buying an electric motorcycle is quite a financial investment as these innovative vehicles do not come cheap. Therefore, it is usually best to get your first purchase right once and for all. In other words, ensure you buy an electric motorcycle that is up to the demands you&#;ll place on it.

Hopefully, the above guide helps you pick out and buy the best e-motorbike for you!

You can also check out our selection of electric motorcycle under $. Again, we&#;re confident we&#;ll have something that meets your desired specifications.

The electric motorcycle you choose depends on personal preference and riding behaviour. The good news is that there is an electric motorbike out there for every rider.

The first generation of electric bikes meant well. They broke the mold, pushed the envelope, and paved the way for us to make the best two-wheeled wonders we can. However, they were often expensive, unreliable, and put safety as an afterthought. 

Thankfully, in , those days are long gone. Bike brands are releasing exciting new motorcycles with features never seen before in their EV predecessors or ICE counterparts. For example, here at Damon, we&#;re disrupting the status quo with the world&#;s first multi-variant powertrain platform and our award-winning 360° advanced warning system.

With so many factors at play when choosing the right battery-powered motorcycle, it can be difficult to know where to start. Don&#;t worry, we&#;ve got you covered.

Whatever kind of rider you are, check out our electric motorcycle guide and the 9 key tips you should assess when choosing the best electric motorcycle for you.

You will get efficient and thoughtful service from Future Electric Vehicles.

Damon HyperSport HS Prototype

1. Decide What You Will Use Your Motorcycle For

In the past, the main motivation for purchasing an electric bike would be to reduce your carbon footprint. However, with electric motorcycles now going toe-to-toe with petrol models in terms of performance and variety, you can now choose bikes that fit your specific riding needs. 

These may include:

• Touring
• Adventure riding
• Commuting
• Track riding
• Canyon Carving

The next tip will greatly determine whether you can take your electric motorbike across the country or if it&#;s better suited to going to and from the office.

Damon HyperSport HS in Vancouver

2. Range

Range refers to the total distance your bike can do per charge. The total range estimate given on a motorbike&#;s specification can be affected by a few different factors, such as:

• Rider&#;s style
• Weather conditions
• Traffic
• Road type
• Rider&#;s height and weight

When considering the best electric bike for you, it&#;s essential to make some estimations. These will not only include your daily mileage but also the nature of your route (e.g. city streets, highways, rural areas, and access to charging stations).

This type of breakdown is important as all-electric motorbikes have a maximum range when fully charged. Look at the section of the manufacturer&#;s specifications, in particular, to make sure they&#;re quoting city, highway, or mixed battery mileage.

Take a look at how these electric motorcycles compare for range, top speed, horsepower, and charging time:

Most Futuristic Motorcycles in Compared

The range of electric motorcycles varies from one model to the next. Lighter, scooter models deliver around 60 miles of range, whereas some heavier, cruiser models hit around 250 miles. 

Here at Damon, our HyperSport HS and Premier models have a range capacity of over 200 miles (city and highway mix).

3. Power, Torque, and Speed

Now that you&#;ve considered what you&#;re using the bike for and the range it&#;s capable of, let&#;s move on to the bike&#;s power, torque, and speed. In other words, what can you expect when you nail that throttle?

There is some confusion about the difference in these terms within the riding community. So, we&#;re going to break down each one:

• Power &#; This is measured in kilowatts. To determine a bike&#;s horsepower, multiply the kilowatts by 1.34.
• Torque &#; This is measured in ft-lb. The higher the torque, the greater the acceleration.
• Speed &#; Pretty self-explanatory how this is measured. Speed depends on the engine power and weight of the bike. 

A question we&#;re frequently asked is, &#;Are electric motorcycles faster than gas?&#; This is a resounding yes.

Don&#;t believe us? Check out the power, torque, and top speed of the different Damon HyperSports below.

Damon HyperSport Versions Comparison

4. Charging Time and Charging Stations

The length of time it takes to put the life back into your battery is probably as important as the range available on a full charge.

Most electric motorcycles have built-in level one and level two chargers. Damon HyperSports also feature CCS fast-charging capability. 

What&#;s the difference between the three?

• Level 1 Chargers &#; These use a 120-volt connection. Charging times are lower than the other two. Level 1 charges between 10-13 hours if the pack is depleted to 20% SOC and 13-16 hours if the pack is at 0% SOC.
• Level 2 Chargers &#; These use a 240-volt connection. Faster charging times than a level 1 and worth utilizing if you don&#;t have a nearby level two charging station. Charge time is just under 3 hours.
• CSS (DC Fast Charge/Combined Charging System) &#; Lightning quick. CSS fast charging will charge your bike up to 80% in just 45 minutes. 

To charge most electric bikes at home, you need to install a J-compliant EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment). Alternatively, you can use level two charging stations while on the road. 

EV charging infrastructure has improved in the last few years. In Canada, for example, Petro-Canada has completely rolled out its coast-to-coast EV charging network. The charging infrastructure in the US has also seen impressive growth; in California alone, there are 18,000 EV charging stations. 

So where can you find a level two charging station? Practically everywhere! Use any level two charger locator app to find a station near you. 

Damon HyperSport Charging at Home

5. Advanced Technology & Connectivity

Electric motorcycles have the benefit of being more technologically advanced than their ICE counterparts.

On top of a more interactive dash, the electric motorcycles are upping their tech game by implementing advanced safety features to enhance rider safety. 

Damon HyperSports will feature our CoPilot&#; advanced warning system. The system will use radar, cameras, and non-visual sensors to track the speed, direction, and velocity of up to 64 moving objects around the motorcycle in 360 degrees.

In addition to this, several bike brands have started to produce their own mobile apps to increase riders&#; levels of connectivity. Through our mobile app, Damon HyperSport owners will be able to customize CoPilot&#;&#;s alerts based on individual preferences. You&#;ll also be able to access features like GPS tracking or your electric motorcycle&#;s settings all on a user-friendly interface.

Additional features will be made available and easily downloadable through over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring your electric motorcycle always remains fresh and up to date.

6. Seat Height, Bike Position, and Vehicle Weight

It&#;s essential that the bike you choose has the correct dimensions and weight as well as the right seat height. Proper motorcycle ergonomics means you&#;ll be comfortable and in control of your bike no matter your riding position.

However, motorcycle riding position changes depending on whether you&#;re commuting in the city in a more upright posture or out there leaning forward to carve canyons. Because your riding position changes, your motorcycle should, too.

This is why Damon HyperSports all feature SHIFT&#; technology. This allows riders to adjust their footpegs and handlebars &#; all at a push of a button. This on-the-fly adjustable ergonomics is extremely useful for remaining relaxed in stop-start traffic or maintaining control on the freeway, making your ride more comfortable at all times.

Still need help visualizing? Well, first take a look at these different motorcycle riding positions.

A Guide to Different Motorcycle Riding Positions

And here are the different riding positions you&#;ll be able to do using SHIFT&#;.

Damon Shift&#; Technology Riding Positions

7. Battery Life

This is an important question &#; let&#;s face it, the battery is the very heart of the bike. To be clear, this is the number of times the battery can be recharged and not the range of a fully charged battery.

Just as ICE motorcycles get worn out after many kilometers under its belt, the same will happen with electric motorcycles. However, through the lifetime of the vehicle, you will spend much less time, energy, and money on maintaining your electric motorcycle than you would an ICE bike. No more needing to winterize, remove the battery, or put in fuel stabilization &#; now you can just plug it in and go!

Rest assured, the bike you choose will likely have a long battery life. By the time you begin to see battery degradation, you would be ready for a new motorcycle already.

Damon HyperDrive&#;

8. Warranty

All-electric motorbike manufacturers are obliged to provide a warranty. The small print differs significantly, but apart from covering frame and cycle parts, the warranty should cover the battery&#;s shelf-life.

The devil is always in the details though and the warranty small print will usually have a lot of bike specifics you should know. These details will relate to things like:

• The maximum and minimum operating temperatures
• How to charge the battery
• The amount of charge left in the battery for extended storage periods

In order to stay within the warranty terms, you have to adhere to these terms.

9. Cost and Incentives

There is an electric motorbike to suit any budget. No longer are electric bikes only available to the super-wealthy and environmentally conscious. Technology and bike engineering are now at a place where you can order a high-powered electric sports bike for as little as $264 a month.

Furthermore, an additional saving grace for riders of EVs is the various incentives on offer. It&#;s clear for all to see, that switching to going electric will have a very positive effect on air quality. The global goal of greatly reducing our carbon footprint has resulted in Canada and the US introducing various incentives, grants, and even an electric motorcycle tax credit.

Bike brands will be glad to make you aware of them, but, if at a loss, check your government and state funding options for electric motorcycles.

Follow These Tips and Find the Best Electric Motorcycle For You!

As you can see, whether you&#;re after an electric scooter or an electric motorbike, there&#;s something out there for everyone. Damon&#;s HyperSports are no different. So, whether you&#;re a canyon carver, track day junkie, or an everyday commuter, there&#;s a motorcycle out there for you.

We hope you found our electric motorcycle guide helpful and that you&#;re now clearer on the best electric motorcycle for your needs.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Motorcycle E Bikes. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.