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2015 Electric Motorcycles: Buyer's Guide

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The 2015 model year follows a big 2014 for the electric motorcycle industry. Zero made significant upgrades to its entire lineup, the Harley-Davidson Livewire concept was unveiled and toured around the country, and Brammo updated its flagship Empulse.

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2015 Zero Electric Motorcycles Get More Range, ABS, Tire & Suspension Upgrades

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The 2015 Zero Motorcycles lineup was revealed this morning, and all of its electric motorcycles get some important upgrades: greater range, antilock brakes (ABS), Showa suspension, and Pirelli tires. For the past three years, Zero Motorcycles been adding greater range and more power to its motorcycles.

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Honda reaches 300-million mark in cumulative global motorcycle production

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Honda Motor’s cumulative worldwide motorcycle production reached the 300 million-unit milestone in September 2014. A Gold Wing 40 th Anniversary Edition produced at Kumamoto Factory, Honda’s primary motorcycle production plant in Japan, became the 300 millionth motorcycle that Honda produced globally. 1949 Dream D. 1949 Dream D.

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Navigant: sales of electric motorcycles and scooters will reach 6M annually by 2023

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According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide sales of e-motorcycles will grow from 1.2 The market for power two-wheel (PTW) vehicles, which includes electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) and electric scooters (e-scooters), has grown slowly in recent years. million vehicles annually in 2014 to 1.4 million to 4.6

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Zero Motorcycles 2015 electric bikes feature 185 miles range, Showa suspension

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Electric motorcycle maker Zero Motorcycles announced, on Tuesday, pricing and details of the company's 2015 electric motorcycle lineup. The new models feature an upgraded suspension system, an anti-lock ABS braking system from Bosch,'

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BMW i Ventures takes stake in Rever Moto; big data for motorcycle industry

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a motorcycle-­focused mobile and technology company who aims to bring big data to the motorcycle industry. Since launching in 2015, Rever users have tracked millions of miles on motorcycle rides in 119 countries around the world. BMW i Ventures has made a strategic investment in Rever Moto, Inc.,

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August Electric-Car Sales, 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Price, Electric Motorcycle Discounts: Today's Car News

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We report on plug-in electric car sales for August, pricing for the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and a price cut on Brammo electric motorcycles. If you ever wanted a Brammo electric motorcycle, now may be a good time to buy. Today''s news is all about the money. All this and more on Green Car Reports.