Yea, bad rider, poor awareness and attitude.
This stigma that goes along with ebike riders is partly the reason I decided to pursue the motorcycle project.
Just a hobby project for now. I do web work as my main source of income so I really value the time I get away from the computer and to tinker on projects like this.
LOL, but very true. I have some lawyers in the family, I'll have them draw up the waiver so any test pilots can sign your life...
I totally agree, I've actually sent a bunch of emails out to various MTO and GTA regulators inquiring about this, but as of now they don't seem to want to acknowledge the problem.
Yes, that website is a showcase of the first "electric bike" we worked on that complies with ebike laws.
I'm hoping to get a hold of a Honda CB frame or project bike to use as the base for the electric motorcycle and probably keep the styling similar.
You are absolutely right, the electric bike was a fun project that inspired and lead me to wanting to build the electric motorcycle. The motorcycle will be built using an existing motorcycle frame and motorcycle parts, for the purpose of being registered as a motorcycle.
Of course, Zero Motorcycles and some other brands are doing some really amazing work, I hope the bikes I build can achieve similar performance and styling to some of their latest models. Unfortunately to get a production electric bike in Canada you're looking at $15K+ for any bike with a range...
Howdy GTA riding community!
I grew up riding dirt bikes at the cottage and on trails but never had a motorcycle licence up until a month ago! I live in the city and currently ride an electric bike on my daily commute.
Last year I started a small side project customizing electric bikes to...
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