Top 12 Electric Superbikes and Sports Motorcycles that Exist Today

Year after year the automotive community is getting closer to the consensus that the future for ground transportation is electric. But is it the case for motorcycles and especially superbikes, which unlike cars, are strongly affected by heavy batteries, and thus, rarely offer adequate range and performance.

Well, today we will demonstrate to you the lineup of all-electric superbikes and sports motorcycles that defy any existing prejudice about two-wheel EVs, and at times outperform gasoline counterparts. Noiseless riding, immediate torque with arms ripping acceleration and truly fast speeds, this is what these bikes are all about!

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Lightning’s authority within the motorcycling community is undeniable, but the company’s credibility is being further boosted by the introduction of the mass production and fairly affordable sports model Lightning Strike for the 2020.

Handcrafted in Britain, the Arc Vector is a limited series performance motorcycle that comes featuring innovative chassis technology and offers an Integrated Human Machine interface. It is expected to accelerate to 62mph in 3.2 seconds, ride at 124 mph, and travel for up to 270 miles.

India is the largest two-wheeler market and the place of origin of the world’s most affordable electric superbrike. The One by EMFlux Motors, is an EV powered by a liquid cooled AC induction motor.

Aiming to launch first customer deliveries in early 2020, the Finnish manufacturer RMK currently continues testing their production-ready all-electric E2 motorcycle. Instead of a traditional rear-wheel hub motor, this two-wheeler comes with a unique rim-integrated unit netting 67 horses.

2019 Kymko SuperNEX is the first superbike from the Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco that previously specialized only in small-displacement ICE and all-electric scooters. It is expected to accelerate from 0 to 62 in just 2.9 seconds and ride at 155 mph speeds.

Sarolea Manx7 is an all-electric, road-legal superbike that can develop a max speed of 150 mph and is based on the brand’s SP7 racing model. The N60 is built on the same platform as the Manx7, so it offers a 163-horsepower output and up to 205 miles of range. The bike, however, has café styling and comes with a bespoke protective suit, designed in cooperation with Café Costume.

Founded by two Guinness-record holders for the longest trip completed on an electric bike, the Italian Volt currently has one build in the stables. The Lacama is based on a company-designed aluminum frame and swingarm with Ohlins suspension, has 3D-printed bodywork, and rides on either carbon-fiber or aluminum 17-inch wheels.

As far as mass produced electric motorcycles go, the new Zero SR/F is arguably the best combination of performance, range and adequate pricing. The newcomer gets sporty naked design, the most powerful Z-Force 75-10 Zero motor.

5 years ago, the Canadian LITO motorcycles introduced a revolutionary machine – Lito Sora. It was the ground-breaker and the first ever electric bike able to cover 124 miles on one battery. To mark its 10th anniversary, LITO returns with the second generation of their exotic bike, refining its performance figures to a whole new level.

The credit of mass market popularization of electric bikes goes to Zero Motorcycles, but it was the Lightning LS-218 that brought battery powered two wheelers into the big league of superbikes.

By exploring new classes of motorcycles, Harley Davidson is attempting to attract younger generation of riders to its dealerships. The LiveWire is their first electric motorbike that offers adequate range, sporty performance and instant 0-60 acceleration.

For the 2019, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Energica, updates its Ego and Eva bikes with new comfort and handling-centered features. The models come with a new 24kW fast charge mode that brings the battery replenishment time down to 20 minutes. They also get a Park assistant feature, that that works in reverse mode.

[automotiveterritory]

Electric cars have shown great progress over the past years: they are getting faster, more efficient and cheaper. But how are things with electric motorcycles? Here some of the fastest models that exist right now. Which one do you like the most?

[TurboPepsi]

Nice video! Good variety of bikes showcased here and informative. The voiceover was a little difficult to understand in the beginning but got used to it more towards the end of the video. Thanks for uploading!

[maxmixmak]

The Energica electric streetfighter fits this bill perfectly. It has the same linear 215 Nm torque at the Ego, the same 21.5 kW long-range lithium-ion battery with up to 400 km of city range, the same suspension and performance options, and all of the technological amenities.

[lucien]

All look cool but man those prices like wtf

[gs]

Very good. Will you please make a video devoted to the RMK or the Arc??

[josephjohn]

Electric vehicles are here.

Thanks very very much

[RH-xmuk]

Some decent fairing and wind shield please. Twelve times not there yet unfortunately.

[rsajay]

I don't live in the US, Tesla are not available here where I live, and I can't be bothered to Google prices, but isn't the Lito Soda about the same price as a Tesla Model S P100D?

[chuckkoehler]

I hope Emflux One is able to produce an affordable E-bike and sell them worldwide as their specs seem quite unbelievable at that price point, but maybe they will have several models that will range in price and specs. I wonder how close they are to having low production and selling to a market.

[mr.cringe]

The Livewire looks nice, I feel like in a parallel universe, it will be called the dead rope lol. But it is a nice bike

[larrywade]

I like the lightning LS that is my favorite electric motor cycle so far.😉

[gerardmontgomery]

A lot of these look cool, I personally want an Energica EVA or a Zero SR/F as my next bike but superbike specifically referes to a race developed 1000cc three or four cylinder bike or 1300cc two cylinder. You can't just call an electric naked sport bike a superbike.

[brucepeppinck]

Looking forward great 👍 bike 🏍 electric ⚡️

[AndyRox]

Emflux One is an Indian bike. and yes it's true.

[ibnumuslim]

Mantab that moto listreknyo. Padum saboh ?

[DungeonsHeroes]

the latest 21.5 kwh batteries are offering 400+ km of autonomy. check damon motorcycles btw

[joshmanchester]

10:40 what the next suzuki should look like

[MusicbyLou]

The prices are outrageous and 3.9 seconds to 60 with a meager 125 mile range is absurdly impractical. The only way EVs will beat ICEs is to get realistic about meeting the general consumer's needs rather than some uber-rich racing enthusiast's wants. Let's get real - please!

[gordonanderson]

Tractions speak louder than words.
So all my (yet to be even close to being built) "eelectrick" bikes have 2 wheel drive, hobs motors with electric braking, that has the advantage of not wearing out the brake pads along with other features. I should not even mention the new 'centerless' motors, but someone else has one shown here so...

[Tjmasucci]

I wonder if you can have a backup battery fully charged on board and if you run outta juice you can swap batteries and be good to go.. anyone?