Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Commuter of the future - now

Ten-plus years ago I rode an electric bike that was lightning fast, but had a range of barely 35 miles, was frighteningly top-heavy, and cost £5000 more than the equivalent sports bike of the day.

Fast forward to 2021, and an electric bike at the other

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