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[webbikeworld.com] - Electric Everything: Turn Your BMW Electric With an EV Conversio
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With iconic brands like Harley-Davidson’s Livewire, Energica, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield and Triumph all gunning for an electric future (each with their own representation of a ground-up bike), we’re seeing more zero-emission variables on the road than ever before. We’re also seeing a bit of push-back on the budget-minded benefits of a zero-emission scoot, specifically the novel feel of stuff like continuous transmission. Y’all sure love your gear-shifting pieces of pretty – but*what if you didn’t have to choose? ![]() She’s bolted on to a BMW R80 donor bike, and rest assured – the torque is off the charts. ![]() According to The Pack, the drivetrain somehow replaces the existing crankcase while still maintaining the gearbox (and motorcycle engine characteristics). Luc Muis, the mastermind behind this particular build, even tells us that there are several other engines suitable for this kind of conversion; units from the likes of BMW, Moto Guzzi, vintage Triumphs, Harley Davidsons, URAL and ‘a bunch of English brands.’ ![]() “Imagine the whine of a supercharger combined with a JET turbine and incredible torque!” ![]() Small gear, big yoink. “We had never done power wheelies with a BMW R type before,” adds Muis. “…well, now we did!” ![]() Be sure to support the team over at LM Creations by hitting up their website; check back or subscribe for other related news, and as ever – stay safe on the twisties.* *Media sourced from The Pack* ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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