Our list includes the first 3D-printed motorcycle and another bike that can reach 100mph.
Zero-emissions cars are popping up left and right, but motorcycle design has been a little late to the game. Yet, all-electric motorcycles and are zooming down the streets in increasing numbers. With varying engine sizes, charging times and driving ranges, each new electric motorcycle that hits the market offers something unique. From far-out futuristic designs that look like something Batman would ride to bikes that could have driven off a Star Wars set, cutting-edge electric motorcycles have broken the early trend that suggested EVs ought to look like dorkier versions of their fossil fuel counterparts. Other electric motorcycles target ambitious performance standards -- from blistering top speeds to longer driving ranges and even some fun features like built-in LED effects.
1. BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 Leave it to BMW to create an electric motorcycle fit for the world's most popular superhero. The self-balancing BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 is an all-electric, zero emissions ride that looks like it was designed for Batman himself than your average biker, with a sleek, matte black frame and futuristic style. Unveiled last month in Los Angeles, BMW's newest electric motorcycle features a triangular design similar to the luxury automaker's previous bikes, but this time it is comprised mostly of carbon fiber and polished aluminum. The Motorrad's ability to stand on its own aids in the ride's stability and safety -- BMW is even suggesting that riders can go without a helmet. While we wouldn't recommend that approach, BMW created a smart visor for the rider to wear, which replaces both the windshield and rearview mirrors while enabling the rider to access navigational data and other information on bike performance.
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