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Richard230

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2014 Kawasaki e-1 electric motorcycle models
« on: September 21, 2023, 09:18:00 AM »
Kawasaki has announced their two new "125cc-class" production electric motorcycles to be marketed in Europe. Here is the news, including full specifications - except for pricing:  https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/2024-kawasaki-ninja-e-1-and-z-e-1-announced-for-europe-44594830
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Re: 2014 Kawasaki e-1 electric motorcycle models
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2023, 11:57:59 PM »
I'm kinda more excited to see what their hybrid motorcycles will be like.  It's definitely something original a hybrid motorcycle.  Maybe even a plugin hybrid, depending on how they packaged everything could be interesting!
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Re: 2014 Kawasaki e-1 electric motorcycle models
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2023, 08:43:19 AM »
I'm kinda more excited to see what their hybrid motorcycles will be like.  It's definitely something original a hybrid motorcycle.  Maybe even a plugin hybrid, depending on how they packaged everything could be interesting!

And likely slow and expensive.  ???  I don't think any of the Japanese manufacturers really have their hearts in building and marketing highway capable EVs right now. Maybe 12 years from now when they are forced to do so or get out of a country's new vehicle market.
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