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micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
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"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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Electric motorcycles don't have transmissions because they don't need them. Same as electric cars. Your cargo and range requirements are going to be a tall order for an electric moto, but not impossible — just, not cheap.
Guys, is this it? Do we suggest OP should buy a Harley Davidson Livewire? I think so! Sidecars for motorcycles are pretty much always custom or at least semicustom, and a competent motorcycle shop should be able to either find and fit one for you, or point you in the direction of a custom shop which can.
Note also that out of the box the Livewire and most/all "traditionally" laid out motorcycles including electric ones will require the use of your right foot because that's where the rear brake is located. Relocating that brake to the left handlebar (the front brake is traditionally on the right handlebar end) is probably not impossible, and is a fairly common mod for oldschool motorcycles for people who are down a leg.
Oh, and these things will also require getting a motorcycle license.
If you can't stand being a Harley dude, various Energica and even — if you can hold your nose — Zero motorcycles would work. (Zero tried to float some pay-to-unlock and subscription bullshit a while back, and because of that they're on my ban list. Up to you if you want to try trusting them. I wouldn't.)
wow, i hadnt heard of HD livewire cycles, thank you! i dont really identify as a car/moto person; i dont really worry about branding that way, so no need to worry about becoming a harley davidson person, hehehehe.
＄10k with 86 miles of range - 86 miles is close enough for that low price (~20mi was just too little for a few things and i needed to get into a different range class)
i didnt realize side cars were a custom thing - no wonder it has been so difficult finding them. thank you for that info!
i didnt know Zero (one of the few e-moto's i had heard about) did subscription/pay2play things; thank you for the warning <3
A bit late, but Naxeon might also be a contender here. Both brakes are on the handlebars, bike style, and is suitable for city and short highway use.
No idea if they're planning any sketchy subscription stuff like zero tried, but someone will probably reply and let me know if they are.
Keep in mind, during cold periods, that range will likely be about 1/3rd less than it is in optimal conditions.
yes - thank you; this is extremely important when thinking of the future logistics of riding an electric vehicle.
thankfully i am in southern california so its just 75°F every day, but will be very important to consider for anyone that finds themself here later <3