This years MiniMoto SX saw Quantya and Zero bikes take on gas bikes in an all out race and we are pleased to say the electric bikes dominated! Read more at Mini Moto SX
At the EVS24 green vehicle conference taking place in Stavanger Quantya announced they are producing an electric sports bike which will be capable of 100mph. There are not many details at this point but this is what is being said:
When out demonstrating the Quantya electric dirt bikes, or talking to people at trade shows, it is often the case that people do not see the point of having an electric dirt bike. It sounds pretty crazy but for many people the noise and smell produced by combustion engines is as much the attraction as the thrill of riding a motorbike. This is more than likely a by product of the fact you have not been able to have the option of a dirt bike without the noise and smell before.
It is our aim to show people they can have the same fun without the noise and smell. The smell is really much less of a buzz than the noise. It is essentially just fumes from the burning fuel, and is very unhealthy to breathe in. The noise one of the biggest issues off road bikes have had to contend with. The noise produced by scramble bikes carries and can typically be heard for up to 5 miles depending on the wind. There is a pretty decent chance of offending someone when the noise carries that far.
The noise is also a problem when out riding recreationally where you may meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Horses and ramblers in particular can feel intimidated by bikes.
It is important to decide what you enjoy the most. The freedom and thrill of riding a motorbike or the noise and smell associated with motorbikes. Would you not be willing to make the small sacrifice, lose the noise and smell, but gain endless amounts of riding areas. When you can say your motorbike is silent and creates zero emissions you have a lot of power behind you when it comes to protecting riding areas, and gaining new ones.
We are working hard to share this vision and belief. However we need your help. We need people to follow this movement and back us up. We want people to come and try the bike, and see what it can do. So far it has not failed to impress, and we have seen a lot of big grins. This proves to us the Quantya electric dirt bike is ready to go out and change the world.
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We will be attending the Dirt Bike Show in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire this week. It takes place between the 13th and 16th of November. We will be at stall T01c in the Main Hall (2). This is the Trial zone.
There will be an opportunity to look at the bikes, talk to us and sign up for a test day.
Quantya has been out there showing people that electric is the future for dirt bikes and enduro bikes. Having an industry giant such as KTM announce that they too will be producing an electric FMX is great news. It puts a lot of pressure on the world to see this is the future and not just a fad. Electric bikes are here to stay.
The biggest problem people have with electric bikes is that initial mental image. Up until recently electric bikes have been toys and gimmicks. Not anymore. The Quantya, and this new KTM are proper motorbikes. Powerful and fully capable of scaring you to death.
Read Hell for Leathers full report on the new KTM race-ready Electric Motorcycle.
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