The folks that market the Grace e-bike created a new product category for their zero emissions, electric cycle – they call it the first e-motorbike.  Definition: a high-performance electric bicycle that has the performance characteristics of a small motorcycle or e-scooter.  The Grace, which is purported to be the first street-legal e-motorbike,  is handcrafted in Berlin and comes with a very hefty price tag (somewhere around $8 grand U.S.) – though it does look great.

Some details:

• in Europe the Grace can legally hit a top speed of 45km/h (they make a 70km/h sport model)
• the handcrafted, aircraft grade aluminum frame contains all batteries and electronics
• street model has a range of 15 – 30 km on a charge
• 1.3kw brushless hub motor
• 13AH capacity lithium ion battery
• 32 kg total weight
• fully charges in about 1 hour