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Duke?s Den ? Is Electricity the Savior of Dirtbikes? - Motorcycle.com
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Leading contender for 'Phrase of the Year' so far is ……. " … lack of auditory conspicuity."
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Electric Dirt-bikes ?
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Duke?s Den ? Is Electricity the Savior of Dirtbikes? - Motorcycle.com
(includes a clip)
Leading contender for 'Phrase of the Year' so far is ……. " … lack of auditory conspicuity."
(Motorcycle.com)
DrGMIA
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- Oldest 1931, newest 2016, numerous makes and models in between on several continents
Electric Dirt Bikes - They are out there
A 2013 Zero DS was on the USA's Big Dog Adventure Ride 2013 last summer. It did as well as the full-on 640cc or larger dirt bikes over some high altitude rugged stuff. Pilot technical skill was a contributor to it's successfully competing in the event. Owner used it half a day, charged the battery while having lunch, used it the second half day. Two oddities were not having a shift lever to down shift (no gearbox) and no engine noise.
Full report on event here: Dr. Frazier: Running of the Big Dogs 2013 - Motorcycle USA
A 2013 Zero DS was on the USA's Big Dog Adventure Ride 2013 last summer. It did as well as the full-on 640cc or larger dirt bikes over some high altitude rugged stuff. Pilot technical skill was a contributor to it's successfully competing in the event. Owner used it half a day, charged the battery while having lunch, used it the second half day. Two oddities were not having a shift lever to down shift (no gearbox) and no engine noise.
Full report on event here: Dr. Frazier: Running of the Big Dogs 2013 - Motorcycle USA
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LivinLOS
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- Gas Gas 250 (Trials), YZ250 (enduro), DRZ440 (Supermoto) CBR900 Streetfighter (scary !!)
Where I really can see these carving a new class is in the super light category.. Mixing up the downhill MTB type vibe with a power system and cutting in on the KTM freeride type of the market.
Well ~ while looking for updates on the ELECTRIC MOTION BIKES (France) = http://www.electric-motion.fr found full on dirt bikes by TACITA (Italy) http://www.tacita.it
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The Future of Motocross? Electric Bike To Make Pro Debut at Red Bull Straight Rhythm 2016....
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/alta-motors-2016-red-bull-straight-rhythm/
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/alta-motors-2016-red-bull-straight-rhythm/
