Could electric power bring about the return of the moped?
A San Francisco startup thinks so, having just introduced an all electric moped inspired by the vintage greats.
First, a bit of a history lesson.
The Bolt Motorbikes M1 Electric Moped is clearly inspired by the mopeds of the 1970s.
Instead of a gas tank, Bolt Motorbikes affixes a battery.
In place of the ZA50 engine, Bolt attaches an electric motor.
Its everything that a vintage moped used to be, but powered by the juice of the 21st century.
The Bolt Motorbikes M1 will feel familiar to a moped enthusiast.
In economy mode, it will only break 20mph when heading downhill.
When in sport mode, the range suffers, allowing 30 miles per charge.
Thats more than enough in our book.
The Bolt Motorbikes M1 is cruising through a crowd-funding cycle right now onIndiegogo.
There are limited edition bikes available in this funding round, with just a handful left for $6,500.
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