Orphiro Electric Motorcycle

 

Orphiro's Electric Motorcycle (Price TBC) is powered by rechargeable batteries and is totally electric. It reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike's lithium ion batteries with a motor that pushes a total of 72 volts, 60 miles on a charge, the top speed at 75mph. 

So it looks cool, has an ecologically friendly heart (as long as we over look the long term impact of batteries on the planet) and fits into the urban commuter environment. But I have 1 concern... will it sound like a motorbike? Does it have the rumble of subdued agression that retro bikes should have or does it have the silent hum of modern technology?


I hope that this type of vehicle becomes popular as we need to find more and more solutions for stylish, responsible, practical and suitable methods of personal transportation.