Author Topic: Electric Motorcycle Sound Comparison - Alta, Energica, Lightning, Victory, Zero  (Read 464 times)

HadesOmega

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I've ridden quite a few electric motorcycles over the years this is a compilation what it sounds like to ride these motorcycles.  I tried to get a variety of clips that get the sounds from different RPMs like full acceleration, cruising, and regenerating.  Enjoy

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That was interesting.  No doubt the manufactures might want to consider the sound of their bikes as many IC manufacturers are doing now, probably because it is easier to design sell a good sound than increasing the power of these bikes under current and future emission regulations.  ;)

I think I prefer the Zero as it has the quietest sound, followed by the Empulse.  The other bikes are just too loud and high pitched for my taste.  I found that loud high frequency sound, such as the Alta, Energica and Lightning have to be irritating when revved up.
current bikes: 2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2007 BMW R1200R, 2005 Triumph T-100 Bonneville, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.

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Yeah I do like the silence of the Zeroes, I think the Empulse strikes the best balance.  The Energica just screeams!  I don't know how it would be like living with that bike and riding on the freeway with it all the time.
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Great video and quality information....  I also agree with HO's assessments of the various sounds the rider will have to live with....  Certainly something to think about....  Especially the Energica, my dog was watching/listening to the video with me....  She got up and left the room when the Energica came on !!!!