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Update on Can-Am Pulse and Origin Electric Motorcycles
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You don't need a gears on a electric motor because electric motors provide maximum torque at zero rpm and consistent power over a very large rpm range. There's no need for a clutch and very, very different from a automatic transition on a ICE vehicle and would be comparing apples to oranges.
I've ridden the Zero quite a bit and I can say that takes a bit to get used to die to it's lower center of and I didn't miss the clutch due to the fact that the motor could provide instant power whenever in needed it and allowed me to focus on the road a lot more. The only real draw back is the battery, range, lack of level 3 charging that keeps me from switching over completely, it's just not there for EV motorcycles for the long distance rides. But daily commuter? I'll take that over my concours almost every day.
Honestly, I think that's going to be a decent market for EV motorcycles as the technology advanced and matures. I'm certainly looking forward to them.