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I saw an electric bike pull into a gas station when the guy he was riding with had to pull in for a fill up. I don't remember the brand of electric bike but it was quite thick and the one impression I was left with as it pulled away was the high pitch whine of the electric motor was unlike anything I'd ever heard. I found the sound obnoxious and have no desire for an electric bike but then I don't think they are being marketed to appeal to my age group.

Interesting, apparently Harley paid particular attention to sound that their electric project bike makes (according to a representative). Best as I can tell from the YouTube videos, their bike sounds a bit like a turbine, not too bad. While I will always want an internal combustion motorcycle, I could see riding an electric bike in rural areas, just for the relative quiet. It's one of the satisfying aspects of road bicycle riding (especially going downhill).. the scenery going by in relative silence..

They are actually aimed at the young, city rider market since they won't be too far from home or a charging station.
A news article made the rounds here just a few days ago. Supposedly, Israeli researchers have discovered a method to recharge a cell phone in 30 seconds, and automotive/motorcycle batteries in just minutes. Whatever battery technology they are using, the article stated the size right now is too large, and it is estimated about two years are needed to bring down the size.

Im sure that many motorcycles are going to arrive quickly once the production and marketing starts.