Vectrix to sell their VT-1 electric motorcycle

[Richard230]

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

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.

[kingcharles]

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