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Google translation. "Near-series prototypes which in one year's time will transfer the "Ready to Race" sporting spirit of the brand into a series model fit for the 21st century." A 'supermoto' model and an 'enduro': both weigh under 200 lb and are zero-emission.
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For sure it's no equal replacement for a 4-stroke, but in areas like here where i live, an e-bike opens a lot of opportunities.
Riding every day, just in my backyard on my own track seems like a lot of fun to me, even without the sound of the 4- or 2-strokes.
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Neighbors are going to be pissed when they hear a chain slapping around though!!!!!!!!
If they keep them inexpensive, they'll outsell normal dirbikes in many markets.
A proper electric MX bike.
Someone will still bitch it's not a two stroke and whine about it.
I want one. Badly. Don't care what anyone says, that thing will be fun.
BP
that wont go out and buy 50 - 100 acres of land.
it will be great for an purpose built AX/SX track.
and you get to make your own BRRRRRRAAP sounds.
2 stroke or 4 stroke sounds what ever your flavor.
i personally like anything with 2 wheels.
Pit Row
If this boasts the characteristics of a full size 250cc motorcycle, railing around turns in the back yard is going to attract attention from the neighbors. That will be as loud as a fart during the Sunday Sermon.
For the record, this is a motorized vehicle. Stealthy or not. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on say the Mountain Bike and hiking trails due to the damage they incur. Erosion and dust are also our enemies to those that have rods stuck up their asses that cant see past the sound issues.
My experienced thoughts on the matter.
Just my observation: The 4-stroke guys seem to be, in my opinion, more of the redneck, "louder equals more power, no real man would ride an electric motorcycle, if it's too loud, you're too old" mentality. In previous threads on this subject, that's how it played out. Just laughin...
And I do agree with you about the dust and erosion issue being "nearly" as big an issue as the noise... That's all some people have to do is "see" something that they find distasteful (riding dirt bikes in this case) to raise a stink. I've always believed the best riding place is not only out of earshot, but out of sight, for that very reason.
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