Youth motorcycles now joining the race to go electric

Youth motorcycles now joining the race to go electric

The choice of electric scooters and entry-level models is now growing.

Greenger and Honda present the CRF-E2, an electric youth motorcycle that has all the makings of a great bike. (Greenger Motors pic)
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As electrification spreads to all market segments, motorcycles designed for the youngest riders are now embracing the change.

After KTM, it’s Honda’s turn to offer an off-road motorcycle for kids, in collaboration with the Californian company, Greenger Powersports.

This youth motorcycle, the Greenger x Honda CRF-E2, is equipped with a 48-volt low-voltage electric motor, producing a maximum power of 2.5 kW (the equivalent of 3.4 hp).

Its lithium-ion battery offers up to two hours of range with a full charge. Note that the battery is removable and can be changed in a few seconds for a backup battery.

This bike is currently only available in the United States, at a price of US$2,950.

KTM had already shown the way in this field, with its electric mini-motocross bike, the SX-E5, costing more than twice as much.

In both cases, the idea is to offer young people a bike that is easy to ride and to recharge.

And this is a generation that is already used to managing all-electric systems, if only with their smartphones.

For brands, making these kinds of models for young riders offers a great point of entry into the world of electric two-wheelers. As they mature, these riders could one day be ready to graduate to more powerful – and electric – models to meet their new needs.

Check out the Honda CRF-E2 in this video:

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