as for Mission Motors: putting here as it relates to TTGXP:
http://backmarker-bikewriter.blogspot.com/2011/05/mission-motors-motors-yes-cycles-no.html?spref=twwell written...good story and background info. And having some insider dirt is always a good thing for a story...mmmm, intrigue....
Slightly sad story, but not surprising...and not even a "bad" thing.
It is a BEAUTIFUL bike...just hella sexy. I think it is easily the best looking EV out there. But there are lots of rides on the race tracks that nobody can buy. Having sexy bikes on the racetrack is a good thing, even if they can never be bought in a dealership. I hope Mission gets on the track and that they run fast. Still would like Brammo to win
but a tight race is a good race in my book.
The only potentially scary part of that story is the thought that Mission isn't going to make motorcycles because Honda is going EV motorcycle soon.
That would make Brammo's job harder.
That said, It is silly not to expect Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki...heck BMW and others to go Electric. It WILL happen. What Brammo needs to do is get going first and get a cushion in time so they can develop a name and some cred. That will help. Joining up with a major would be huge too. I think Harley would be a good fit as Brammo and Harley would not be natural competitors. And Harley clearly needs some youthful foot traffic.
Of course being the EV side of Honda or Suzuki or somebody like that would rock...but I doubt Honda or another Japanese or German motorcycle maker would add Brammo to the fold...they will likely make their own EVs.
Gavin
