The reaction of the public to electric bikes is 'overwhelmingly positive. People are smiling. They think it's cool'
Electric motorcycles have been gaining popularity in recent years as people look for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered bikes.
"They're becoming more accepted," says Acton, who credits the automotive industry with raising the profile of electric vehicles. "They've made it easier for people to adapt to the idea of people having an electric vehicle, and by extension, electric motorcycles are becoming more appealing." "It's the number one question we get asked," admits Acton. "Ranges are increasing, but what we're finding is the proliferation of charging stations and the expansion of electric charging infrastructure is really driving a lot of the sales. Many of our motorcycles can charge at the same place you charge your car. A bike will charge much faster than a car because of the smaller battery.""It becomes a much more appealing and logical purchase," says Acton.
"Our bikes are priced pretty much on par with other premium brands like BMW, Ducati and KTM We don't see a whole lot of cross-shoppers. I don't come across a lot of people saying 'I'm debating between a gasoline bike and an electric bike.' This is another alternative." Electric motorcycles are also incredibly efficient. Unlike gasoline engines, which waste a significant amount of energy as heat, electric motors convert almost all of their energy into motion.
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