What is Electric (single-speed)?

Almost every electric motorbike is automatic: a single-speed drive with no clutch and no gears. The motor’s instant torque means one ratio covers everything, so you simply twist and go — quietly, with nothing to shift.

How it works

An electric motor makes peak torque from a standstill, so it does not need a multi-speed gearbox; a single reduction gear sends power to the wheel. There is no clutch and no shifting, and lifting off often recovers energy through regenerative braking. It is the simplest riding experience of any motorbike.

Clutchless bikes with Electric (single-speed)

• Zero SR/F Power Index 78
• LiveWire S2 Del Mar Power Index 74
• Energica Experia Power Index 72
• Zero DSR/X Power Index 71

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