![]() Onyx Motorbikes has a partnership with Klarna, a global payment solutions provider. But, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be in yours.At the moment, ONYX Motorbikes has 2 factory production lines in California (San Francisco and LA) and does not depend on parts from Asia like many other manufacturers. So, if I had to decide at this very moment if this hard to categorize, police bait of an electric motorcycle is in my purchasing future, I’d say unlikely. Not that you’re likely to take this thing off-road, but it looks a whole lot cooler than the standard model. This gives you knobby tires, a front fender, and shock boots. If you’re like us, though, you’ll want to kick the bike up a notch and add the DRT ($299 extra). For an additional $1,050 you can bump the battery amperage up and double the range, though we aren’t quite sure what that would actually add up to given the mixed reviews. The base model ONYX RCR will set you back $4,149. ![]() But if you need a short-distance commuter and just want to kick around town, then you really don’t need that kind of range. Though the 75-mile claimed range would be fantastic, most reviewers are seeing far fewer miles even with moderate throttle twisting. Like all-electric vehicles, how much you mash the gas pedal, how much you weigh, and the inclines you’re navigating will play a huge role in the battery’s range. The 3,000-watt hub motor is said to crank out a whopping 7.24 horsepower, which at just 145-pounds should produce some pretty enjoyable hp. Many ride reports claim the RCR feels like a miniature motorcycle, but quiet and quite agile. Given the dimensions, a fairly low seat height, and a claimed dry weight of only 145 pounds, you can assume this electric motorbike is pretty nimble. However, they do know their stuff so you must take their feedback into consideration. What you should know about motorcycle journalists is that they tend to be on the smaller side, and because they get to ride all the cool new bikes, they can be somewhat jaded. ![]() But is this possible?įortunately for us, there have been several “First Ride” style reviews of the ONYX RCR in the motorcycling press. ![]() ONYX claims that the RCR can ride 75 miles on a single charge and up to 60 miles per hour if you dare to push these 17-inch wheels that fast. Electric bikes are still very much limited by their range and their charge time. The electric motorbike’s styling is eye-catching, especially the wood and metal shrouds covering the battery unit, nice touch.Īt first pass, the website would lead you to believe that this little baby is capable of some pretty impressive performance numbers. There are a headlight and taillight, blinkers, full suspension, and even a digital LCD dash with battery information and speed information. Steel tubing supports the motor and battery unit. The motorbike itself is retro-inspired and looks like a retro-fitted café racer. But don’t say that we didn’t warn you if you get a ticket popping wheelies on the sidewalk. At the moment, many big cities in the US are allowing e-bikes in the bike lane with a speed limit. But, depending on where you live, that might not be a problem. The first thing to know about the ONYX RCR electric motorbike is that it does not have a VIN, which means that if you scoot up to your local DMV on that thing, you’re not leaving with a license plate.
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