Are you caught between the intense ‘electric motorcycle vs. gas motorcycle’ debate? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. E-motorcycles are still relatively new on the market and upgrading from a gas-powered bike may not be easy for everyone. However, price, built-in features, comfort, and safety are areas worthy of your consideration.

At CalMoto, we have an extensive collection of gas and electric motorcycles for sale, which you can browse and pick from. We are in Mountain View and Livermore, California. Head to our dealership today and let our friendly staff guide your purchase. We serve our friends in San Francisco and San Jose, too.

Engine Noise and Environmental Effects

The no-noise engine in an electric motorcycle is one of the biggest benefits to these models! The blaring sounds of the cityscape creates noise pollution that negatively affects humans and wildlife. The silence of an e-motorcycle enables you to enjoy your rides and the reduced noise pollution comes as a blessing to the surrounding wildlife, too.

Another addition to the list of environmental benefits is that e-motorcycles don’t ooze air pollution. This makes it particularly safe for city riders to opt for this model. With recyclable batteries, an improved production method and the availability of renewable power sources, electric motorcycles come in as a better investment option.

Be cautious while you are riding past pedestrians though. Without engine noise, they may miscalculate how close you are.

Torque and Power

If you want to enjoy instant torque from 0 rpm to 100 rpm, go for an electric motorcycle. Other than reaching its optimum in no time, it consistently holds that power. Even a light e-motorcycle can offer you the peak performance you want, which is normally possible only with a heavier model of gas motorcycle.

Efficiency and Comfort

Do you find the engine vibration uncomfortable when you are waiting at the stop light? Well, you can trust the e-motorcycle to offer you a completely different experience. As there’s no vibration, you can expect a comfortable ride on the street. Additionally, since electric motorcycles don’t overheat, there’s no fear of accidental burns (from the engine right next to your legs) while riding one.

Expense Considerations

Without a doubt electric motorcycles are expensive. This model still targets a niche audience, so naturally the purchase price is on the higher side. However, initial cost aside, electric motorcycles help you save a lot of cash. The ever-increasing gas prices, the expensive repairs, and high insurance premium cost for gas-powered motorcycles have pushed riders toward electric motorcycles.

Repair and Maintenance

Electric motorcycles have fewer parts – an electric motor, a battery, and a controller. A gas motorcycle involves many small and big components which require more upkeep and the possibility of a part developing a fault in it is much higher, too. An electric motorcycle is cheap (in this sense) and easy to maintain; you only need to care for the parts like tires, brakes and brake fluid.

We hope that was helpful. If you have more questions, head over to our CalMoto dealership in Mountain View and Livermore, California. We are happy to serve our friends from San Francisco and San Jose, too.