At the end of 2019, Canadian startup company Damon unveiled the Hypersport Pro – an electric superbike boasting some impressive specs: top speed of 320km/h, power output of 214hp, 199kg weight, 480km range and 0-100km/h in 3 seconds! A high performance, fully electric, emission-free superbike with some advanced innovative features. Sold Out in Four Days […]
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Flying Motorcycle!
Photos: Jetpack Aviation The Speeder Australian innovator David Mayman is the founder and CEO of Jetpack Aviation. His company recently managed to raise US$2 million to build the world’s first flying motorcycle – the Speeder. David is no stranger to aerial innovations. His company has already developed an actual Jetpack, which has FAA approval. Now […]
Ultra Fast Charging: Fast Approaching?
100km of range in 7 minutes of charging In my previous post “Electric Motorcycles Are The Future, But Are We There Yet?” I raised the issues of battery capacity and charging times being two major reasons for the low uptake of electric motorcycles. This week the leading Israeli motorcycle magazine Fullgaz reports that the State […]
Electric Motorcycles Are The Future. But Are We There Yet?
There is little doubt the future of motorcycles, like cars, will see a shift from fuel to electricity. Announcements of new models of electric motorcycles are made on a regular basis. All the manufacturers are on it. However, progress is slow and adaptation is low. Cleaner, More Efficient and Better Performers In many respects it […]
Noise Cameras Are Being Trialled In Europe
Photo: morebikes.co.uk Two months ago the UK Department of Transport announced they will start a crackdown on loud vehicles which break noise limit regulations. They will be targeting these vehicles by trialling new noise detecting cameras, a pilot which will last 7 months. While the Brits are planning, the French have already started trialling. The […]
Virtual Mirrors: are they a danger for Motorcyclists?
Photos: Ronen Topelberg Being a technical person I always get excited about new technology, gadgets and inventions. So it was hard for me to write this piece, a post about new exciting technology that is potentially dangerous to motorcyclists… The new Virtual Side Mirrors Advances in technology have done wonderful things for the motor vehicle […]