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Author Topic: Would like to see E-Bike like the 390 Duke.  (Read 1502 times)

Apriliarsv

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Would like to see E-Bike like the 390 Duke.
« on: August 22, 2018, 07:48:37 AM »

I would like to see a KTM E-Bike like the 390 Duke with a 50 mile+ range.

Any update on the one pictured in the old cyclenews article?

I hope some real motorcycle companies come out with something SOON.



https://www.cyclenews.com/2017/05/article/ktm-e-duke-breaks-cover/
« Last Edit: August 22, 2018, 08:09:07 AM by Apriliarsv »
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Richard230

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Re: Would like to see E-Bike like the 390 Duke.
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2018, 08:02:14 PM »

Unfortunately, I don't think you are going to see any of the major brands introducing electric motorcycles into their showrooms anytime soon until the market grows a lot larger.  Right now BMW has their scooter, which is selling reasonably well in Europe, but not in the U.S. and I bet they are loosing money on each sale. The KTM Freeride doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast. And H-D says they will introduce an electric motorcycle next year, but I bet they will screw that up and their dealers will give it the kiss of death.  They have a history of doing stuff like that and H-D is nothing if not a believer in doing things the old way.  ::)
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Richard's motorcycle collection:  2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2020 KTM 390 Duke, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 (FZS1000N) and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.
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