If young people aren’t buying 10k motorcycles, how do they figure they’re going to shell out 22k

 

Where were we 40-50 years ago with electric vehicles?

Where are we now?

Where will we be 40-50 years from now?

There are winds of change....

 

I’m still waiting for flying cars.

 

I used to laugh at cagers driving their wimpy little hybrids.

Well now I'm one of 'em. My new hybrid gets me to work and home without burning more than a thimble full of gas. And the torque is off the charts. Wouldn't keep up with my former 6-cylinder, but it impressed me enough that I came home with one. And I love it!

I'm actually looking forward to riding a pure electric bike (maybe just a test ride thouhg - I still love my Rinharts!).

 

But, you can pull into any of 1,000s of gas stations, and fill it up in 2 minutes.

By the way...I’m more inclined to put faith in fuel cell technology, than energy stored in a battery for an alternative to internal combustion.

But, there is also, “Mr. Fusion”.

 

Until they get the range up to a decent amount, at least 200 miles or more, these bikes
are no more than bar hoppers, or for use around the city or local neighborhoods.
I will never buy an electric Harley.

 

I didn't start riding road motorcycles until I was 46, and I didn't buy my first Harley until I was 51. Who's to say the same thing won't happen when Millennials get older?

 

Well then, don't blink!

 

Don't forget Man buns.

 

OTOH you can "fill up" in your garage from your 110V (220V 20 amp easy peasy in most homes) outlet and have a full "tank" every morning LOL!

Sure there are pros and cons, but it's here and very soon will be in all our faces. Fuel cells? Maybe, but what can be more elegant than generating charge (pick your method) and using it directly for motive power? And with only one moving part in the motor?

Fuel cells? Way more complicated than a simple battery/controller/motor, but may be more suitable for commercial applications, the Toyota Mirai notwithstanding. Hydrogen as a fuel? Maybe, but feedstock is still an issue with present technology. Economics will drive which dominates, at least until Mr. Fusion reaches the marketplace. Meanwhile, ICE=DOA, just a matter of time.