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A popular e-bike for commuting is the RadCity 5 Plus by Rad Power Bikes , one of North America ’ s largest electric bicycle brands . It has a powerful 500-watt electric motor that can provide up to 80 kilometres of riding range . This is a great electric bicycle for those that want to commute within the city . If you ’ re more adventurous , Rad Power Bikes also offers a range of “ fat tire ” e-bikes , which are more suited to the rough trails of the great outdoors . One of the more popular fat tire e-bikes in their line-up is the RadRover 6 Plus , with a range of 40-72 kilometres per charge and a 500-watt electric motor . The price is reasonable , too , at just $ 1,700 Canadian dollars .
For those looking for an electric superbike , look no further than Damon Motorcycles . This Vancouver start-up company is just getting started with two all-electric models : the HyperSport and the HyperFighter . These e-motorcycles are designed for speed , style , and safety , and are currently among the only production e-motorcycles that have advanced driver aids such as blind-zone sensors and forward-collision alert . They are also among the fastest e-motorcycles , with the HyperSport having upwards of 200 horsepower , a 320 km / h top speed , and up to 320 kilometres of range . Expect these bikes to
Automotive manufacturers have also started producing a range of electric bicycle models . BMW , Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are just some of the automotive brands that offer e-bikes alongside their growing range of electric vehicles . They can range in price from $ 2,500 to over $ 15,000 , but you are getting a lot of bike for your money . The Porsche eBike Sport , for example , has a full carbon-fibre frame and an electric motor that can produce 63 lb-ft of torque .
On the other hand , electric motorcycles , which do not require manual pedaling , are divided into two main categories : limited-speed electric motorcycles and high-speed electric motorcycles . Limitedspeed e-motorcycles are limited to 70 km / h , as the category suggests , and have an average range of 140 kilometres . As well , a motorcycle license is not required to operate them and they are allowed on almost all roads throughout Canada , with the only exception being highways where speeds exceed 70 km / h .
These types of electric motorcycles include the Super Soco TS Street Hunter . This e-motorcycle costs less than $ 6,000 and has an electric range of up to 180 kilometres . But , just like e-bikes , the range and performance are heavily impacted by the carrying capacity , terrain , and the motorcycle ’ s drive mode . Similar to e-bikes , certain e-motorcycles , like this Super Soco TS , also have detachable battery packs for easier recharging .
The other electric motorcycle category - high-speed electric motorcycles - is one that most major motorcycle manufacturers will focus on . These include Harley-Davidson , Zero Motorcycles , BMW Motorrad , and Vancouver start-ups like Damon Motorcycles . Highspeed electric motorcycles can achieve speeds of well over 70 km / h , with maximum speeds ranging from 135 km / h all the way up to 300 km / h . Operators of these motorcycles do require a motorcycle license , and are allowed on all roads and highways throughout Canada . These e-motorcycles match their gasoline equivalents with the power and provide the range of a gasoline-powered motorbike . In addition to saving money on gas , e-motorcycles ( both limited-speed and highspeed ) are also eligible for government rebates , with up to $ 2,000 in some cases .
One of the more common electric motorcycles that you may have seen roaming city streets is a Zero Motorcycle . This company was founded in California and currently produces nine models which range from the sporty Zero SR / S to the off-road focused Zero FX . The riding range can be as much as 300 kilometres with the SR / S , and it also provides a pretty good punch with 140 lb-ft of torque . The top speed of the SR / S is 200 km / h while the off-road capable Zero FX has a top speed of 137 km / h .