I haven’t been on another motorcycle in a while so its hard to compare.

The label claims 300kg. I really haven’t noticed any difference in weight or balance. The battery is 72V, 110Ah. No idea how much that alone weighs.

It’s roughly equivalent to a 250cc for power, but with a flatter torque curve. The straight line acceleration from a standstill leaves much to be desired. I’m still hoping that’s a software limitation, because electric motors should have a high starting torque.

The handling is fine. I’m still working up my skills from a long break, so I’m not riding anywhere near the limits of the bike. At my skill level it’s easy to throw into corners, and doesn’t lack power coming out of them.

The first few times coming to a stop are disconcerting, but I quickly got used to the 2 handlebar brake levers and no foot brake or gear shifter. Sitting at traffic lights is marginally better (no clutch to hold and no changing to neutral), and accelerating away is as easy as twisting the throttle*.

Regular maintenance is simpler (no carburettor, spark plugs, oil, gears, chain), and my home solar panels have dropped the fuel costs to 0.

I have a long list of minor complaints, but most of them solvable with a little effort. For $4,000 second hand, I really can’t complain.

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It’s not a throttle, but I don’t know what else to call it. Maybe accelerator?