The X-Rider electric motorcycle from Xtreme Green Products in Nevada is the ultimate two passenger Green Urban Commuter. With a top speed approaching 65 miles per hour, a range of 95 miles, and an operational cost as low as $0.003 per mile, the Xtreme Green X-Rider merits serious consideration for those looking to purchase electric motorcycles.
Additionally, the X Rider qualifies under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the $2,500 plug-in electric vehicle tax credit. Deposits of $3,000 are being taken now for X Riders that will be delivered this summer. They were told by the EPA that they are the first electric motorcycle (”Highway Motorcycle – Battery Electric”) to receive this certification in the U.S. This certification also allows the X-Rider to be operated on all U.S. highways.
The company claims that the cycle provides the power necessary to safely and comfortably travel at highway speeds. Power comes from a 4500 watt in-hub rear-wheel motor powered by a 60 amp hour lithium ion battery. Front and rear disc brakes provide stopping power. A built-in 110/220-volt charger is said to recharge the batteries in approximately three hours.
The bike’s overall length is 6′6″ and the wheelbase is 56″. Weight with batteries is 266 lbs, and the X Rider has a 330-lb capacity. The fully-equipped X Rider is priced at just $7,999.
X Rider Special Features
- 4500 watt – 72 volt proprietary hub motor
- 6.5 feet long, wheelbase of 4.8 feet
- Load capacity of 330 pounds
- State of the Art, 60 Amp Hour, 72 Volt Lithium Ion (LFP) Battery Propulsion System (6kWh battery pack)
- Range between charges of over 100 miles
- Lithium Ion Battery System will last for over 2000 charges – about 7 years based on one charge per day
- Proprietary, computerized Battery Management System for safety and long life
- Speeds approaching 65 MPH
- Climbing capacity of over 20 degree grade
- Front and rear disc brakes
- Built-in battery charger – 110/220 volt
- 2 to 3 hour charge time from empty
- Net weight of 266 pounds
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