I like the fact Energica started with a motorcycle-first approach, rather than building a bike around a battery. The Energica EGO+ RS I rode recently really kept the sportbike feel alive while making it clear it was EV-powered. You can feel it in the power and weight of the motorcycle.
Yes, petrol prices have rocketed recently. However, the price of electricity has dramatically increased too with another 40% increase scheduled for October. Given electric bikes are very expensive to purchase and still have issues with range and charging stations the price of charging, when compared to petrol, is no longer an advantage.
It would be interesting to get Energica's reaction to Ducati's V21L MotoE prototype. They have some apparent big improvements over Energica in the battery pack design. Ducati has shaped it to be a contoured stressed member and has a lightweight carbon fiber case compared to Energica's square box shape and metal case.
Interesting video and insight. Who is the market for electric motorbikes? Is existing motorcyclists the market? Or will non-motorcyclists be enticed into the electric motorbike market? Or with it be a case that electric motorbikes will be forced amongst us all motorcyclists? Will general motorcyclists hang on to their internal combustion engine for as long as possible? Afteral, for many of us, motorcycling is for pleasure and so is the motorcycle it self.
I recall looking at the Zero bikes & they were very expensive, especially if you bought the one with extended range. I think £18k? Which is a lot, considering I paid under £7k for a new Suzuki GSX1400 in 2007. I never got close to being bored with that machine, now sold.
Yes, we recorded this in April before it was announced, so they couldn't talk about it on camera. Here's my review of it though - video to follow soon: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/energica/experia-2022-review Cheers, Michael
Notwithstanding the huge efforts which have been made, the blend of performance & range is distinctly inferior to internal combustion engined bikes. I do think they’re impressive nevertheless & in a peaceful world, I could easily see myself owning one! I will continue to track developments. Thank you 😊
So this interview isjust a hair before they ca.e out with the experia !!! Their electric adventure tourer .. it will make a big splash in europe for shure ! ..
You could adapt a normal bike to have that electric owners experience. 1. Make sure the tank is tiny, so you can only go 50 miles on a full tank. 2. Put some sort of valve in place so when you put fuel in it take 20 times as long to top up. Of course you can only top up your fuel at certain fuel stations, say, ESSO?
And to really augment the experience, wear ear buds so you can’t hear the glorious sound of whatever engine is in your bike & instead pipe a whining noise via your phone.
Real high performance electric motorcycle is coming in early 2023 called as Damon hypersport with a Top speed of 200 mph. Can't wait to see the review of that bike by bennets bikesocial.
We have an interview with Damon coming soon... but yes, I'm looking forward to riding that one. Yet as Giacomo says here, they can develop a bike with any speed but the compromises in range and weight have to be considered. I think we're in a fascinating era for EV, this is only the beginning!
@@bennettsbikesocial ohh that's great to hear. Can't wait to see the interview with Damon officials. I think Damon has all the capacities to become a TESLA of motorbikes.
I think energica will crush zero in california .. energica has fast charging ..good quality parts and ...right of repair ! Zero doesnt !! .... i ll root for energica ... !!!! Shure the livewire is also a quality proposal ..
These guys are leaders with a great attitude. Imagine what could be achieved if the mainstream manufacturers had this.
I like the fact Energica started with a motorcycle-first approach, rather than building a bike around a battery. The Energica EGO+ RS I rode recently really kept the sportbike feel alive while making it clear it was EV-powered. You can feel it in the power and weight of the motorcycle.
One hell of a great bike it is!!! 🔥💪🏽
I really hate electric bikes but i love real electric motorbikes, great achievement energica.❤😮
Yes, petrol prices have rocketed recently. However, the price of electricity has dramatically increased too with another 40% increase scheduled for October. Given electric bikes are very expensive to purchase and still have issues with range and charging stations the price of charging, when compared to petrol, is no longer an advantage.
It would be interesting to get Energica's reaction to Ducati's V21L MotoE prototype. They have some apparent big improvements over Energica in the battery pack design. Ducati has shaped it to be a contoured stressed member and has a lightweight carbon fiber case compared to Energica's square box shape and metal case.
It would need to be a lot cheaper than the Ducati because it looks some lies of kit
Prototype is easy .. as long as you dont have to make or sel them
Interesting video and insight.
Who is the market for electric motorbikes? Is existing motorcyclists the market? Or will non-motorcyclists be enticed into the electric motorbike market? Or with it be a case that electric motorbikes will be forced amongst us all motorcyclists? Will general motorcyclists hang on to their internal combustion engine for as long as possible? Afteral, for many of us, motorcycling is for pleasure and so is the motorcycle it self.
Beautiful bikes that’s why I getting one soon . And I can’t wait to ride it .
I recall looking at the Zero bikes & they were very expensive, especially if you bought the one with extended range. I think £18k? Which is a lot, considering I paid under £7k for a new Suzuki GSX1400 in 2007. I never got close to being bored with that machine, now sold.
What did you get and how are you liking it so far?
This was trully excellent interview - and to me, very humbling to hear from CTO of a "hardware company"! :)
Great interview! Now if they will work with Aprilia and make an electric version of the Tuareg 660, my dreams would come true!
Will be very interesting to see what other manufacturers do with ev products… main issues as far as I see are number 1 cost and number 2 range.
Mumber 3 whining riders
Fantastic interview, best ever. Though interview seems a little dated, no mention of Experia.
Yes, we recorded this in April before it was announced, so they couldn't talk about it on camera. Here's my review of it though - video to follow soon: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/energica/experia-2022-review
Cheers, Michael
Notwithstanding the huge efforts which have been made, the blend of performance & range is distinctly inferior to internal combustion engined bikes. I do think they’re impressive nevertheless & in a peaceful world, I could easily see myself owning one! I will continue to track developments. Thank you 😊
So this interview isjust a hair before they ca.e out with the experia !!! Their electric adventure tourer .. it will make a big splash in europe for shure ! ..
You could adapt a normal bike to have that electric owners experience. 1. Make sure the tank is tiny, so you can only go 50 miles on a full tank. 2. Put some sort of valve in place so when you put fuel in it take 20 times as long to top up. Of course you can only top up your fuel at certain fuel stations, say, ESSO?
And to really augment the experience, wear ear buds so you can’t hear the glorious sound of whatever engine is in your bike & instead pipe a whining noise via your phone.
All you need to know about battery operating vehicles is that armies DO NOT use this "groundbreaking" technology...
I know. My bike goes brm, brm, BRM and these go zoom, zoom. So not cool. And exactly, people are paying 30k euro to go 30 miles on a charge
@@Tomos13 I can only think people do that because they think there helping the environment maybe? (they're not helping in the slightest)
@@coolvideos8864 Or maybe it's 170 hp motor with over 160 ft/lbs of torque available at any time the throttle is twisted. Idk
I will buy an ice bike if its silent with super tork .. till that moment i stick to my electric motobike
Real high performance electric motorcycle is coming in early 2023 called as Damon hypersport with a Top speed of 200 mph. Can't wait to see the review of that bike by bennets bikesocial.
We have an interview with Damon coming soon... but yes, I'm looking forward to riding that one. Yet as Giacomo says here, they can develop a bike with any speed but the compromises in range and weight have to be considered. I think we're in a fascinating era for EV, this is only the beginning!
@@bennettsbikesocial ohh that's great to hear. Can't wait to see the interview with Damon officials. I think Damon has all the capacities to become a TESLA of motorbikes.
There will be only one Husqvarna Nuda 900R.
I think energica will crush zero in california .. energica has fast charging ..good quality parts and ...right of repair ! Zero doesnt !! .... i ll root for energica ... !!!! Shure the livewire is also a quality proposal ..
err perhaps Ducati who have just developed the new MotoE bike ?
Let's go brandon .let's go a real petrol bike.
I love the smell of two strokes in the morning.
They're all over priced and boring 😴 when they run out of oil in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 they'll have to find a magic carpet or a camel 🐫 lol