The Motorcycle of the Future Motoczysz-E1pc . It is electric,

This is the MotoCzysz E1PC. It is electric. It is almost certainly the most advanced motorcycle on the planet. And it is the future.We told you moto-genius Michael Czysz  pronounced sizz  was building another contender for the TT Zero electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man. But we caught up with him early in the build and he wasn’t providing details or pics. Now that the bike’s hit the track, Wes Siler of Hell For Leather has all the details on the MotoCzysz E1PC in a piece posted over at Popular Science.

This bike is bad-ass, no two ways about it. It has a custom-built 12.5-kilowatt-hour lithium polymer battery that can be swapped in seconds. The custom-built, oil-cooled motor generates 100 horsepower (continuous) and 250 pound-feet of torque. It all hangs from a custom frame. Of course, it’s got the usual top-shelf hardware. Ohlins. Brembo. You know the drill.

Czyzs and his crew in Portland, Oregon, were literally buttoning the bike up before the first practice session on the Isle of Man, having just gotten the body panels through customs. No one had tested the bike before, but rider Mark Miller smoked the field during practice, finishing more than three minutes ahead of the competition. The bike hit a top speed of 140 mph and lapped the 37.7-mile course at an average speed of 94.66 mph.

For all the high-tech componentry, the E1PC is designed first and foremost as a motorcycle, so it’s meant to be hammered. Many bikes racing in the TTXGP series suffer ground-clearance issues when leaning into a turn, but the E1PC has no such trouble. Siler says riders accustomed to a conventional sportbike will feel right at home on the E1PC.
Take a close look at the pics. You’re looking at the future of motorcycling.

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Sport Bike Yamaha FZ6R for $7,090

Ever thought “that guy can’t ride” after some kid on a crotch rocket cuts you off on the freeway? There’s a good chance you’re right. Yamaha says one-third of those who purchase sportbikes are first-time motorcycle buyers. That’s the two-wheeled equivalent of getting a pilot’s license and joining the Blue Angels.Turns out most of those Valentino Rossi wannabes aren’t after triple-digit horsepower or eye-compressing acceleration. They only want the aggressive look of a sport bike, so Yamaha wrapped the entry-level FZ6R in slick bodywork that even guys with gelled hair and tribal tats could love.Don’t let the “entry-level” designation leave you thinking the FZ6R offers the thrills of an Antiques roadshow marathon. Yamaha made the bike gentle enough for n00bs who want to build skills but sporty enough to keep experienced riders grinning. It’s also versatile enough for a weekday commute or some tight cornering on a Sunday afternoon.

The torquey 600-cc, 4-cylinder engine is tuned for mid-range oomph and makes wheelies a snap — if you’re into that sort of thing. It’s got nothing below 5,000 rpm, but raise revs above that and the power builds smoothly and predictably to its peak of 78 horsepower at 10,2000 rpm. The FZ6R isn’t as fast as the R6 or other weapons-grade middleweight sportbikes, but if you’re just starting out, you definitely don’t need that much power.

Entry-level bikes often have suspensions with the sophistication of a screen door, but Yamaha didn’t skimp on the FZ6R. The 41mm non-adjustable fork and pre-load adjustable shock keep the bike more stable than a Navy SEAL sniper when you’re cornering, without sacrificing all-day comfort. But as good as the suspension is, the brakes are even better.

Sport bikes are usually about as comfortable as a prostate exam, but the FZ6R offers a relaxed riding position with good wind protection. Easy adjustments let you lower the seat and move the bars back, while the clutch and brake levers need only a light pull and there is absolutely no vibration from the engine. Add a set of luggage and you could do a road trip on this bike. Try doing that on an R6.Yamaha did a great job with the FZ6R. It’s stylish enough to satisfy boy-racers, quick enough to keep you grinning and a fantastic dance partner in tight curves. It’s more than a sweet beginner bike. It’s a sweet bike.