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[Richard230]

Here is Ride Apart's limited review of the current production electric motorcycle options: 

https://rideapart.com/articles/how-do-electric-bikes-compare-to-your-bike?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HellForLeather+%28Hell+For+Leather%29

[benswing]

Of course they lead with a motorcycle that isn't in production yet...

[Richard230]

Of course they lead with a motorcycle that isn't in production yet...

I also thought that they didn't do a very good job commenting on the Brammo Empulse.  I have ridden one and it is a much better bike than they make it seem from their short review.  As an example, the one I rode shifted very smoothly up and down the gears and that was without using the clutch.  I also noticed no lurching when starting from a stop.

[benswing]

I also thought that they didn't do a very good job commenting on the Brammo Empulse.  I have ridden one and it is a much better bike than they make it seem from their short review.  As an example, the one I rode shifted very smoothly up and down the gears and that was without using the clutch.  I also noticed no lurching when starting from a stop.

I agree with her on the Brammo.  The chain lash really bothered me and I just didn't like the transmission.  Partly because I think gears on an electric bike is silly (to be polite).  A Brammo rider showed me how to take care of the chain lash by rolling back a few inches upon takeoff, but it still wasn't ideal.