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General => Off Topic => Topic started by: Richard230 on May 28, 2013, 09:51:24 AM

Title: Vectrix to sell their VT-1 electric motorcycle
Post by: Richard230 on May 28, 2013, 09:51:24 AM

According to this article, Vectrix claims that it will be marketing a new small motorcycle called the VT-1.  It will be designed for in-town commuting use and will have replaceable batteries and a top speed of 55 mph.  Here is a link to the story:

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/vectrix-to-launch-electric-motorcycle-shortly.htm (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/vectrix-to-launch-electric-motorcycle-shortly.htm)

Don't be fooled by the attached photo, that is of their concept electric super bike that never went into production (too bad about that).  My guess is that the VT-1 will not be sold in the U.S., as I don't think there is much of a market for 125cc-class motorcycles in this country.

Title: Re: Vectrix to sell their VT-1 electric motorcycle
Post by: kingcharles on May 28, 2013, 02:42:52 PM

That superbike may actually go into production. There has been a bit of speculation after the design studio (robrady) took it on tour late 2012 to raise funds and pre-orders. They also did some 3D printed mock ups of the bike.

This Belgium site claims 75% of the minimum required 200 pre-orders have been sold. Other sites mention a €25.000,- price tag
 http://www.go4electric.be/vectrix_elektrische_scooter_moto.html (http://www.go4electric.be/vectrix_elektrische_scooter_moto.html)