Top 10 Most Interesting Electric Bikes at EICMA 2023

EICMA 2023 has again proved to be the biggest motorcycle event with dozens of upcoming bikes that will completely transform the motorcycling landscape in 2024. Apart from all-new gasoline-powered bikes, there are numerous interesting electric motorcycles displayed at the EICMA 2023 that will hit the market next year. More motorcycle companies have stepped forward this year and have contributed to clean-energy motorcycle production. Some motorcycle brands were successful in launching their fully-developed models, while some electric bikes displayed at the show were mere prototypes. However, considering the interest of motorcycle brands and the pace at which electric motorcycles are progressing, electric bikes will soon come to the mainstream. Read this article to learn about the most interesting electric bikes at EICMA 2023.

The American electric motorcycling company, Zero, set the stage this year at EICMA with several new electric models. Though the Zero DSR is not a completely new bike, it is a makeover and upgraded version of the previous model, featuring all-new features and parts. The chassis is completely redesigned and the bodywork is now bulkier, adding to the overall weight of the motorcycle.

The 2024 Zero DSR has also received a new 15.6 kWh battery pack and a Z-Force 75-10 motor. The updated power pack system is expected to deliver riders with a total of 155 miles range in the city. For mixed city and highway riding, the Zero DSR is expected to last for around 100 miles before it requires recharging. The all-new Z-Force motor delivers 144 lb-ft of torque and 80 hp of power output.

The 2024 Zero DSR is an electric adventure bike with a bulbous and large upper fairing, exposed machinery, large fairing-mounted windscreen, and step-up flat and wide seat. However, this bike looks more like a sports bike due to its aggressive stance.

Though the motorcycling community was eagerly waiting for the all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 cc adventure bike, the world got another surprise from the company at the EICMA 2023. The company also displayed its electric motorcycle based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan, called the Royal Enfield E-Him. Though the displayed electric bike is in a prototype test-bed phase, the company has officially tested it in several areas, including adventure trails. The Royal Enfield electric bike does not seem to be hitting the production line any time soon. However, it is good to see that Royal Enfield has now become big enough to participate in the clean-energy movement in the motorcycling world. The Royal Enfield E-Him displayed at the EICMA 2023 has an adventure bike with a windscreen and slim silhouette. The E-Him also featured the same iconic side guards on either side as installed on the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

The most amazing and revolutionary technology in the EICMA 2023 was revealed at Kawasaki’s corner. Kawasaki has leveled up the game in motorcycling technology and has made it extremely difficult for other automobile manufacturers to match and beat the level the Japanese manufacturer has set. The Kawasaki Z7 and the Ninja 7 Hybrid are not regular petrol-powered or electric bikes, the Kawasaki Z7 and the Ninja 7 Hybrid are two hybrid motorcycles with two different powertrains. Both these bikes have a strong battery pack and gasoline-powered engine to power the rear wheel. When the electric power provided by the battery gets low during the ride, the rider can easily switch to the engine power. Hence, you will not be stuck somewhere in the middle of a road because your electric bike ran out of electric power.

The Kawasaki Hybrid bike features a robust 451 cc parallel-twin internal combustion engine with a gas tank volume of 3.7 gal. Both the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid and the Ninja 7 Hybrid are primarily gasoline-powered motorbikes as they only provide a range of 7.4 miles (12 km) when solely operated on electric power. Along with dual power modes, the Kawasaki Hybrid bikes come with both manual and automatic transmission modes. However, in the manual mode, the rider has to shift gears using the small gear shifter located near the hand controls. There is no clutch on the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid and the Ninja 7 Hybrid.

Another extremely stylish and high-end electric bike from the Italian manufacturer, the Italian Volt Lacama Biposto, is a performance electric cruiser. It is available in two variants: one is an aggressive-style performance cruiser with sharp styling, and the other one is a café-racer style electric bike with comparatively smoother body parts and styling. The Italian Volt Lacama Biposto has an amazingly designed body and frame, and the motorcycle parts are perfectly integrated to give an eye-catching final look. This electric bike is perfectly balanced with a low center of gravity. Being a performance cruiser-style electric bike, it offers an aggressive riding style with a flat and long seat, ensuring adequate space for riders to adjust their riding style and posture.

The Italian Volt Lacama Biposto was under construction for several years. The acquisition by Tazzari EV helped Italian Volt a lot in putting various ideas and prototypes to tests and production. After successfully pacing up the technical work on the Italian Volt Lacama Biposto, with the help of the Tazzari EV, this electric bike was successfully launched at the EICMA 2023. This motorcycle features four riding modes, depending on the power and torque delivered to the rear wheel. In the Rocket mode, the Italian Volt Lacama Biposto utilizes the full power output of 150 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm.

The Italian Volt Lacama Biposto also features a Tazzari EV fluid battery system, which is designed to effectively manage the heat produced by the battery and also serve as the cooling system. The sports-style hypersport Lacama Biposto variant weighs around 219 kg, and the hyperlight version is slightly lightweight, weighing 197 kg and utilizing the peak power and torque. Despite being a high-end high-performance electric bike, the Italian Volt Lacama Biposto provides a range of 257 km on a single charge. All these features and the premium-style bodywork make this bike one of the most expensive electric bikes in the market with an estimated price of around $34,211.

A Bengaluru-based all-electric bike company, Ultraviolette, has recently gained hype and recognition all around the world due to its remarkable electric bike technology. The company is well known for its previous Ultraviolette F77 electric bike. This year, Ultraviolette displayed its recently established test bed prototype, the Ultraviolette F99, at the EICMA 2023. Looking at this electric bike gives you a hyper sports vibe with a pointed front end, slim silhouette, and extremely refined aerodynamics for advanced performance. As stated by the company, along with the stylish headlight design, there are air vents, including an air compressor, that channel the incoming air and block the air from hitting the rider’s helmet. This mechanism allows the removal of the windscreen completely from this bike.

The engineers and designers at the Ultraviolette have put in some great efforts to improve the aerodynamics as never seen before on a motorbike. Even the wheel section has aerodynamic guards over the braking system to ensure smooth airflow. There are several winglets on this bike and some of them are movable too to increase the functionality of this bike. Some of the parts are made up of carbon fiber as well. The Ultraviolette F99’s front end has a beak-style front fairing, and to enhance its aggressive element, the front end of this bike is quite low compared to the high-slung rear end, providing a highly-improved attacking angle. The brakes on this bike are from Brembo, and both the front and rear suspensions are from Öhlins. The Ultraviolette F99 is capable of delivering 120 hp of power output and can attain a top speed of 265 km/h. This bike can reach from rest to a 100 km/h speed mark in less than 3 seconds, which is a great accomplishment. Another good thing about this bike is its expected low price range due to being produced by an Indian brand.

The Velocifero Race X, designed and developed by the Italian all-electric motorbike manufacturer well-known for its low-powered electric scooters, is a retro-styled scrambler motorcycle. The design of this motorbike looks like it is inspired by the Ducati Scrambler. It has a similar retro-style round headlamp, sporty handlebars, flat single-piece extended saddle, and fat knobby tires. Despite its rugged overall persona, the Velocifero Race X looks extremely stylish. Most of this motorcycle’s weight is centered low, which delivers several benefits in terms of capabilities, handling, and ride quality. The 72 V 6,480 Wh lithium battery is the key power source, supplying energy to the 72 V motor, capable of a 7,000 W power output and 220 Nm of torque. You can easily charge this bike with a voltage ranging between 110-240 V, and it takes only 2.5 hours to get fully charged. This retro-style electric scrambler can attain a top speed of 110 km/h and provide a range of 170 km on a single full charge. The Velocifero Race X is the most powerful electric bike produced by the Italian brand, Velocifero. It is aimed at targeting the young riders market. The Velocifero Race X also boasts four different riding modes, including Sports, Eco, Sports+, and P (Parking).

To represent the Chinese electric motorcycle industry, Yadea took charge at the EICMA 2023 with its amazingly designed naked-bike style standard bike, the Yadea Kemper. This electric bike is one of the fastest electric bikes displayed at the EICMA 2023 and it received a lot of appreciation and attention at the event. Though the Yadea Kemper features a naked bike look, most of its machinery, including the battery and other essentials, are covered and protected, ensuring a compact look. The front end is stylish and pointed with naked-niky style sporty handlebars and side mirrors. The seat comes in a two-piece with a flat and wide rider seat and a high-mounted passenger seat. The footpegs are also mid-mounted below the rider’s seat, providing a more aggressive rider ergonomics. This bike also has sportier and smooth tires, designed for superior race-track performance.

The Yadea Kemper features a high-performance 320 V lithium iron phosphate battery with an exceptional fast charging time. Almost 80% of the battery is charged in only 10 mins. The high-performance mid-drive motor ensures a 40 kW of power output. However, an impressive rear-wheel torque of 570 Nm makes it an exceptional electric road bike. The powerful performance-packed features and machinery make this bike accelerate at a much more rapid pace. The Yadea Kemper can jump from rest to 100 km/h in less than 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h.

Apart from the high-performance high-end features and characteristics of the Yadea Kemper electric bike, this bike’s most distinguished selling point is its fast charging time. However, to compete with the most efficient electric motorcycles in the European and American electric bike markets, the price range must be kept on the lower side.

The Verge TS Ultra is another star of the show at the EICMA 2023. It is not just an ordinary electric bike, it is designed for a perfect riding experience without compromising on the look of the retro-modern bike. The most striking element of the Verge TS Ultra is its hubless rear wheel, which is electronically powered using a directly integrated motor into the wheel. This hubless mechanism allows direct transmission of power to the wheel and motorcycle without any such loss as found in the chain, belt, and other drive mechanisms. Due to negligible power losses, this bike guarantees an astonishing amount of torque, touching 1,200 Nm and 150 kW of power output at the rear wheel. Due to such high power figures, the Verge TS can jump from rest to 60 mph in only 2.5 secs.

Due to the absence of drive-train mechanisms, including sprockets, chains, and conventional swing-arm, there is more room to install a powerful battery pack, ensuring 233 miles of range. The Verge TS is a beautifully designed and engineered bike with most of its weight centered downward for a low center of gravity, allowing better control, nimbleness, and handling characteristics. The rider has the option to select between adjustable suspensions by Öhlins and Wilbers, and the braking system came from the world-leading brake manufacturer, Brembo. To provide the best riding experience to the riders, the Verge TS also features multi-level heated grips and an infotainment system.

The Verge TS Ultra, displayed at the EICMA, is an upgraded and premium electric bike version of the Verge TS with enormous and insane power output and features. The power figures and performance specs are top-notch.

The Rawrr Mantis 72 V is an electric motorbike, marketed as an e-moto due to its distinguished design and performance. In the electric motorcycle world, it can be termed as the lightweight electric dirt bike due to its off-road-focused capabilities and features. The Rawrr Mantis 72 V can produce a maximum horsepower of 7.5 kW and a peak torque of 50 Nm. Despite the small power figures, this lightweight electric dirt bike is extremely responsive and quick when you twist the throttle, thanks to its e-bike-style slim silhouette.

The Rawrr Mantis 72 V can reach a top speed of 50 mph in the sport mode, and it feels quite punchy and responsive. You must first test the throttle response by twisting it gently to avoid unnecessary nose lifting. This electric bike comes with a lithium battery designed in collaboration with Samsung, ensuring a range of 75 miles. However, while riding in the sport mode, this electric bike only gives you around 25 miles of range, and the battery takes almost 3-6 hours to completely recharge. A 165-lb overall weight, with the battery, makes it one of the lightest in the electric bike category and ensures a highly maneuverable performance. The front and rear tires on the Rawrr Mantis 72 V are quite thick, knobby, and rough for ideal dirt track riding. Above all, the acceleration of this bike is quite commendable and allows you to enjoy both on- and off-road rides more.

Once again, Lambretta, one of the most established Italian bike brands in the market, has shown its areas of strength at the EICMA 2023 with its all-new Lambretta Elettra electric scooter. This electric scooter gives a legitimate cutting-edge vibe with its futuristic and unquestionable design and build. The frame and bodywork are taken from the classic Lambretta scooter lineup, as evident from its structure and build. Nonetheless, the metallic touch, parts, front end, lighting, wheels, seat, and everything about this scooter is modern and trendy.

The 4.6 kW lithium battery introduced in the Lambretta Elettra scooter gives a fair range of 79 miles if you are riding at a consistent speed of 24.85 mph. The range decreases to around 37-44 miles if you choose to ride this electric scooter at a consistent speed of 49.7 mph. If you charge the 4.6 kW lithium battery utilizing a 220 V charging outlet, it will require five hours and 30 minutes to charge completely. A quick charging option is also accessible, allowing you to charge 80% of the 4.6 kW lithium battery in just 36 minutes.

The motor introduced in the Lambretta Elettra scooter is an extremely durable permanent magnet motor, conveying a lot of force and effective power. Despite being a lightweight current bike, the Lambretta Elettra scooter can achieve a maximum speed of 68.35 mph. The fast acceleration is made conceivable because of its pinnacle force of 258 Nm and persistent power output of 11 kW.

To ensure the Lambretta Elettra scooter is not difficult to ride for all riders, it accompanies three different riding modes with various power outputs and performance, including Eco Mode, Ride Mode, and Sport Mode.

EICMA is home to the most promising well-established and small-scale motorcycle brands around the world to showcase their creativity and production capabilities. With the ever-increasing technological advancement in the motorcycling field, the 2023 EICMA event brought several interesting electric bikes that are expected to make waves in the coming year. If you support clean energy movements and are a fan of electric bikes, this article brought you the 10 most amazing and interesting electric bikes introduced at the EICMA 2023. This year brought a revolution in the electric motorcycle industry with the introduction of hybrid motorcycle technology, increased range, horsepower, torque, and acceleration.

The only hindrance to why electric bikes are not becoming mainstream in the motorcycling industry and still facing adequate resistance from gasoline-powered motorbikes is their exorbitant price. Only with time, the huge gap between the price range of electric and motorcycles with internal combustion engines can become tolerable for riders. In the meantime, you can customize your bike with good-quality motorcycle parts and luggage bags available at Viking Bags’ online store, including the fairings, backrests, engine guards, sissy bars, tank bags, backpacks, and saddlebags.