United Motorcycles founder Hugo Eccles normally customizes Ducati, Triumph, and other superbikes, but for their latest project, they turned to electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero. Since there’s no fuel tank, carburetors, exhaust, or other mechanical components, he was able to let his imagination run free, and this custom XP motorcycle draws inspiration from drag bikes as well as aircraft.
Attempting to break a land speed record is no easy feat, regardless of the vehicle, but former BMX champ Shea Nyquist is aiming to do just that with his new custom electric motorcycle, called the Lark Streamliner. As you may have guessed from the name, he’s going for a streamliner world record. Featuring a custom-built frame with a massive wheelbase for high-speed stability, all packaged into a 1,700 pound chassis that has already hit 80 MPH at 10% throttle during testing.
Sleek and stylish, the Curtiss Hades is an electric motorcycle that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum. However, it’s not just for looks, as many of its aesthetic components are more than meets the eye, like the horizontal battery case, which also doubles as footpegs for the rider. Inside that aluminum casing, you’ll find a 399 volt, 16.8 kWh battery feeding power to a proprietary motor and controller, all the while generating 217 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque.