WHEEL-E POD! NEW RAD, YAMAHA AND DUCATI E-BIKES, GOGORO’S SOLID STATE BATTERIES, POLARIS ATV...

EV Channels Review

This episode of Wheel-E podcast covers a wide array of electric two-wheeled vehicles and related technology. The hosts discuss new e-bike models from Super73 and Indian Motorcycle, highlighting the latter's $4,000 'Indian version' which offers aesthetic upgrades and a lower center of gravity over the standard S2, though at a significant premium. Rad Power Bikes introduces the RadExpand 5, a more affordable folding fat-tire e-bike replacing the RadMini, which sacrifices a suspension fork and LCD display for a lower price point but retains Rad's strong service and support network. Yamaha unveils a striking new electric moped concept, likely a collaboration with Fantic, alongside new US-bound e-bikes like the Wabash RT gravel bike and Cross Core RC commuter models. Ducati enters the high-end e-road bike market with the $8,500 carbon fiber Futa, featuring wireless shifting and a surprising hub motor. The podcast also touches on Gogoro's prototype solid-state swappable battery, promising increased capacity and safety, and Polaris's testing of electric ATVs, RZRs, and snowmobiles. Honda's CRF-E2 electric dirt bike for kids is noted for its power but high price, while the Damon electric motorcycle remains in development limbo.