The guys at Orange County Choppers have finally gone and built an electric chopper:
On Wednesday, Siemens, the electronics and electrical engineering global powerhouse, unveiled the Smart Chopper it commissioned from the renowned custom motorcycle outfit. Siemens claims the bike has a 60-mile range and a 100 mph top speed. An onboard charging unit can be plugged into any 110-volt socket to charge the bike in five hours, and Siemens says it’ll charge in as little as one hour when plugged into a higher-voltage station. A single-speed, clutch-less transmission delivers the power from a 27-hp electric motor.
Why do they always cite the least impressive stats for an electric vehicle? They don’t have great top speed, or long range, or enormous horsepower figures, but they do accelerate off the line well.
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The 350-pound bike is long and low, with an massive 300mm (10.5 inches) rear tire. With an outrageous 120-inch wheelbase and overall 45-degree raked front end, you’ll need four lanes to make a U-turn. Sounds like an OCC bike to us.Of course, the entire bike is outfitted with LED lighting by OSRAM Sylvania, a Siemens subsidiary.