CA 2015 Battle Green
How the Shotgun 650 came to life
Mark Wells: "After we had shown the SG650 Concept (above) at Eicma in 2021, it gathered huge interest from international custom builders and got heads turning, so much so that we decided to build it." WebBikeWorld
CA 2015 GT 535
Close look at Himalayan 450
FL 2015 Chrome
NE 2016 GT 535
What are they doing wrong?
I thought it was the saris, but, legally, there is nothing women can not do in saris. Legally, though, helmets are required. IndiaToday
Custom Interceptor from Malaysia
Shotgun 650 vs. Super Meteor 650
NE 2001 Military
CA 2012 bobber
Specs show Honda copied the Classic
GA 1957 Trailblazer
FL 2018 Battle Green
Himalayan a great bike: ADVPulse
CA 2022 GT 650 custom
NV 1943 WD/CO
Old Brit Bullet or India made?
Paul Henshaw shows you the FAST way to tell an old Bullet made in India from an original UK Bullet. YouTube
Monday, April 5, 2010
Blindspot Cycles makes electric motorcycles
that look like real motorcycles should
True believers hanker for electric vehicles almost regardless of how they look. Take the Nissan Leaf. Please.
In contrast, the individual styling of Blindspot Cycles would make me want one even if it was powered by a rubber band.
Blindspot takes classic looking designs from the past and recycles them with modern electric power. What is so refreshing is that they give you plug in power without looking like you're riding your wife's hair dryer.
So how much is that motorcycle, Mister? And has Blindspot considered converting a Royal Enfield to drink electric juice?
Chris Ravana, CEO of Blindspot Cycles, Fort Collins, Colo., graciously replied to my inquiry:
"Can't wait to find a Royal (Enfield) in my price range. I am a vintage junkie, and hate, hate the plastic spaceships!" he wrote. And, as for price:
"My bikes can come in from a simple conversion only at $7,000; light custom or restore at $10,000, or full custom at ?????.
"The trike I am building now will finish at about $20,000.
"I have seen some Royal (Enfield)s around but have not pulled the trigger on any. I hope to soon though."
But there's more good news. Daughter Anna first alerted me to Blindspot Cycles and asked how much they cost. She will be delighted to know that she doesn't have to shell out for an entire motorcycle this coming Father's Day.
"The clothing line will be going up on the website soon," Ravana, said, "and I hope people enjoy the line. There will be service shirts, T's, hoodies, and hats. The clothes are produced with eco-friendly materials, and are very reasonably priced for the quality of fabrics."
Given the style obvious in Blindspot Cycle's motorcycles, the clothes should be classic. Don't worry, Anna, I will send you a link as soon as they're available.
Love,
Dad
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If it doesn't rumble, I'm afraid I won't be interested. Kudos to Blindspot, but if I was designing motorcycles, stick a nice Avon fairing over them to cover those ugly batteries.
ReplyDeleteNow for $18k one can buy an electric Enfield!
ReplyDeletePosed on a cement block! With an ugly sheet of cardboard wrapped around the innards? Hmmm.
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