Top 5 MUST SEE Long Range Electric Motorcycles You Can Actually Buy in 2025!
Range anxiety. It’s the number one reason riders hesitate to go electric. You’re cruising down the highway, watching that battery indicator drop, wondering if you’ll make it to the next charging station. It’s the electric motorcycles biggest problem. Until now. Welcome to 2025, where electric motorcycles are finally delivering the kind of range that makes gas bikes nervous. I’m talking real world verified range numbers that let you ride all day without constantly checking your battery level. 200 m, 250 m, and in one case, over 400 m on a single charge. Today, I’m counting down the top five longest range electric motorcycles you can actually buy in America right now. And I’m not talking about vaporware or concept bikes. I’m talking about production motorcycles from companies that are actually delivering bikes to customers. Before we jump in, hit that subscribe button. Charged Wheels brings you the real story on electric vehicles. And if you’re serious about electric motorcycles, you need to be subscribed. Drop a like if you’ve been waiting for an electric bike that can finally match gas range. And tell me in the comments, what’s your minimum acceptable range for an electric motorcycle? Let’s count down the top five longest range electric motorcycles coming to America in 2025. Number five, Livewire 1, Harley-Davidson’s electric legacy. Starting at number five, we’ve got American motorcycle heritage meets electric innovation, the LiveWire 1. And this bike carries serious pedigree because it’s built on technology originally developed by Harley-Davidson, the most iconic name in American motorcycleycling. Livewire started as a project inside Harley-Davidson. In 2021, Harley spun it off into its own standalone electric motorcycle company, and the Livewire 1 is their accessible performance model. It’s powered by what they call the Revelation powertrain. The same electric motor technology that powered the original Harley-Davidson Livewire that debuted back in 2019. Now, the LiveWire 1 has the shortest range on our list today, but it still delivers genuine long-d distanceance capability that makes it a practical electric motorcycle. City range is 146 mi. That’s a verified number, not an optimistic manufacturer claim. Highway range at steady speeds drops to around 70 mi, which is the reality of electric motorcycles at higher speeds. Combined riding gets you somewhere in the 90 to 100 mile range. The Revelation motor produces 100 horsepower and 86 lb feet of torque. Remember, this is instant electric torque. All 86 lb feet hits the moment you twist the throttle. 0 to 60 happens in 3.0 seconds flat. That’s legitimate sports bike performance. Top speed is 110 mph, which is plenty fast for any realworld riding scenario. The battery is a board 15.4 kWh pack. While that’s not the biggest battery on this list, LiveWire has optimized the power management and aerodynamics to squeeze maximum range out of every kilowatt hour. Weight is 498 lb, which is remarkably light for an electric motorcycle with this much performance. Livewire achieves this through a lightweight cast aluminum frame designed specifically for electric powertrains. The low center of gravity, thanks to battery placement low in the frame, makes the bike feel even lighter than it is. Here’s what matters for long-distance riding. DC fast charging. The LiveWire 1 can charge from 0 to 80% in 40 minutes using a CCSDC fast charger. That’s genuinely convenient for longer rides where you need to top up during a meal or coffee break. Suspension is premium Showa components. Showa SFFBP inverted fork up front and a Showa BFRC monoshock in the rear. Both are fully adjustable. These are quality suspension components typically found on much more expensive bikes. The handling is precise and confidence inspiring. Whether you’re navigating tight city streets or carving canyon roads, braking uses Brembo components with dual discs up front. The system includes cornering enhanced ABS that takes lean angle into account. There’s also drag torque slip control that manages rear wheel slip during regenerative braking. The bike features custom ride modes where you can adjust available power, throttle response, and regenerative braking. You can dial in exactly the performance you want. Traction control has three settings you can customize to your preference. The dashboard is a fullcolor TFT display showing all your ride data. Bluetooth connectivity lets you pair your phone through the LiveWire app. You can connect remotely to check battery status, locate your bike, and monitor charge progress. The LiveWire 1 is widely available through LiveWire dealers across the United States. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $22,799 for the 2025 model. It comes with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty and a 5-year battery warranty. So, who is the LiveWire 1 for? This bike is for riders who want proven American engineering with the Harley-Davidson connection. It’s for enthusiasts who need a practical electric motorcycle that can handle daily commuting and weekend rides without compromise. The LiveWire 1 delivers realorld usability with genuine performance from a brand with over a century of motorcycle heritage behind it. Number four, Zero DSR/X Adventure Range Champion. Coming in at number four, we’ve got Zero’s Adventure Touring Entry, the DSR/X. And this California built bike is specifically designed for riders who want to go off the beaten path with maximum range. Zero Motorcycles has been building electric bikes since 2006, making them one of the oldest and most established electric motorcycle manufacturers still standing. The DSR/X is their first purpose-built adventure motorcycle, and they engineered it specifically to deliver maximum range for riders who can’t always find charging stations on remote roads. The DSR/X uses a 17.3 kWh battery pack as standard. City range is 179 mi. Highway range at a steady 70 mph is 107 mi. Combined riding gets you around 115 m. These are solid achievable numbers. But here’s where it gets really interesting. Zero offers an optional accessory called the power tank. It’s a 3.6 kWh supplemental battery that fits in the space normally occupied by a gas tank. With the power tank installed, total capacity jumps to 20.9 kwatt hours. City range extends to 227 mi. Highway range increases to 113 mi. With the power tank, the DSR/X becomes a genuine long-d distanceance adventure touring machine. The motor is Zero’s Z475-10X, specifically tuned for adventure duty. It produces 100 horsepower and 169 lb feet of torque. That higher torque figure makes sense for adventure riding where low-end grunt matters. 0 to 60 happens in 3 to 4 seconds. Top speed is 112 mph. Intentionally limited to prioritize range and off-road capability. Weight is 545 lb, which is reasonable for an adventure bike with this much battery capacity. Zero has worked hard to keep weight down through aluminum construction and careful component selection. The DSR/X is built specifically for adventure riding. Ground clearance is 9.7 in, which Zero claims is category leading for electric motorcycles. Suspension is premium Showa hardware with substantial travel for rough terrain. Both ends are fully adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The wheels are cross-spoked aluminum rims with tubeless compatibility. This gives you classic adventure bike looks with tubeless convenience. Standard rubber is Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires, perfectly suited for adventure touring. Zero also offers the option to upgrade to Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires for serious off-road capability. The DSR/X is the first electric motorcycle to feature Bosch advanced motorcycle stability control with off-road mode capability. This system adjusts ABS and traction control settings specifically for loose surfaces. There’s also vehicle hold control that prevents the bike from rolling backwards when you’re stopped on a hill for a 545lb adventure bike. That’s a huge convenience feature. The bike also gets park mode that provides forward and reverse at 2 mph. This makes it much easier to maneuver in tight spaces or parking lots. Charging uses a 6.6 kW onboard charger as standard, getting you from 0 to 95% in about 2 and 1/2 hours on level two. Zero offers an optional 12.6 kW rapid charger upgrade that cuts that time roughly in half. The DSR/X is priced at $22,995. That includes a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty and a 5-year battery warranty. It’s available right now at zero dealers nationwide. So, who is the DSR/X for? This bike is for adventure riders who refuse to compromise on range. With the optional power tank delivering 227 miles of city range, this bike puts electric adventure touring on the map. It’s practical, capable, backed by a solid warranty from America’s most established electric motorcycle manufacturer and available right now. Number three, Verge TS Ultra. Finish hubless innovation. At number three, we’re entering genuinely futuristic territory. the Verge TS Ultra from Finland. And this bike proves that sometimes the best innovations come from completely rethinking how a motorcycle works. Verge motorcycles is a Finnish Estonian company that launched in 2022 with technology nobody had seen before. A hubless rear motor. Instead of a conventional motor connected to the wheel through a chain or belt, Burge put the entire motor inside the rim of the rear wheel. When you look at the bike from the side, you can see straight through the rear wheel. No hub, no chain, no belt, just open space where there should be solid metal. The Verge TS Ultra is the flagship version of this revolutionary design. Range is 233 mi in the city. Highway range comes in around 150 mi at sustained highway speeds. Real world mixed riding should give you something in the 200 to 220 mi range, depending on your riding style. These are numbers that fundamentally change what’s possible on an electric motorcycle. The motor is Verge’s hubless doughnut motor integrated directly into the rear wheel. Output is 201 horsepower continuous. Torque is absolutely staggering at 1,200 Nm, which translates to 885 lb feet at the wheel. That makes the TS Ultra one of the most powerful electric motorcycles on the planet in terms of raw torque. Now, I need to explain that number. Electric motorcycles with rim motors report torque directly at the wheel, while gas bikes report crankshaft torque before the transmission multiplies it. So that 885 lb feet isn’t directly comparable to gas numbers, but the performance absolutely backs it up. 0 to 60 happens in 2.5 seconds. That’s hypercar territory. Top speed is electronically limited to 124 mph. Verge could make it faster, but they’ve chosen to prioritize acceleration and usable power over top speed. The battery capacity is 21.8 kwatt hours, one of the biggest batteries in any production electric motorcycle. The entire bike is built around a full body battery mono coke structure. The battery is the frame. This gives the TS Ultra an extremely low center of gravity despite weighing 540 lb. Charging is where the TS Ultra really shines. It supports both CCSD fast charging and knack, which means you can plug into Tesla superchargers across the United States. 0 to 80% takes about 25 minutes on a DC fast charger. For long-distance touring, this means you can stop for a meal, plug into a Tesla Supercharger, and have enough charge to continue your journey by the time you’re done eating. The combination of long range and fast charging at Tesla’s extensive charging network makes the TS Ultra genuinely practical for cross-country trips. The TS Ultra features Verge’s Star Matter Vision AI system. This is actual machine learning that studies your riding patterns and optimizes power delivery and range prediction. The system provides predictive maintenance, alerting you to potential issues before they become problems. Over-the-air updates mean your bike gets better over time as Verge refineses the software. You get dual displays providing comprehensive ride data, navigation, and AI system information. GPS navigation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and full smartphone integration are all standard. Multiple ride modes let you choose between maximum range, maximum performance, or anything in between. 10 levels of regenerative braking adjustment give you granular control. Build quality is exceptional throughout. The materials are topshelf. The fit and finish is precise. This is Verge’s flagship, and they’ve held nothing back. The bike looks like it costs $45,000 because it’s built like it costs $45,000. The TS Ultra comes with a 5-year battery warranty and a 24-month motorcycle warranty. The MSRP is $44,900. That’s expensive, but you’re getting genuinely cuttingedge technology. 233 miles of city range and a bike that turns heads everywhere it goes. Now, here’s the caveat. The TS Ultra is in production and being delivered to customers in multiple countries, but US deliveries are still ramping up. Verge has showrooms in Los Angeles and San Jose handling sales and service. You can place an order now and delivery times vary, but most customers are seeing bikes within a few months. So, who is the Verge TS Ultra for? This is the bike for riders who want the absolute cutting edge of electric motorcycle technology. The range is there, proven in realworld riding. The performance is mindblowing. The design is unlike anything else on the road with that stunning hubless rear wheel. The ability to charge at Tesla Superchargers makes long-d distanceance touring practical in a way it never was before for electric motorcycles. If you appreciate innovative engineering and want one of the longest range bikes available, the Verge TS Ultra delivers, this is what the future of motorcycleycling looks like. Number two, Lightning LS-218, the Speed King. At number two, we’ve got the bike that holds the world record for fastest production electric motorcycle, the Lightning LS-28. And this California built speed machine delivers not just incredible performance but also some of the longest range available in an electric motorcycle. Lightning motorcycles has been building high-performance electric bikes since the late 2000. The LS-218 is their flagship model and the name tells you everything. 218 mph. That’s verified top speed. In 2011, a Lightning motorcycle hit 200 18.6 mph at Bonavville Salt Flats. That world record for fastest production electric motorcycle still stands today. But we’re here to talk about range, not just speed. And the Lightning delivers in a big way. Lightning offers three different battery configurations. The base 12 kWh battery provides around 150 mi of range. The 15 kWh standard battery delivers 188 mi of range. But here’s where it gets really impressive. The 20 kWh extended battery delivers up to 255 mi of range. 255 mi. That’s longer than many gasoline motorcycles can achieve on a single tank. That’s genuine cross-country touring range. Those range figures are highway range, which makes them even more impressive since most electric motorcycles show big drops at sustained high speeds. The motor is a liquid cooled permanent magnet AC induction unit. Lightning claims up to 244 horsepower peak output measured at the motor shaft. Torque comes in at 220 lb feet, and all of it is available instantly. 0 to 60 times aren’t officially published, but with 244 horsepower and instant electric torque, you’re looking at times well under 2.2 seconds. Some testing has shown times under 2 seconds flat. That’s Bugatti Chiron territory. That’s faster than almost any production car. on two wheels. Top speed is 218 mph. Proven, verified, recorded at Bonavville. This is genuinely the fastest electric motorcycle you can buy anywhere in the world. And Lightning didn’t just build a straight line speed demon. In 2013, they took an LS-218 to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The bike beat every single gasoline powered motorcycle in the race. Overall victory by over 20 seconds. That proves the LS-218 isn’t just fast in a straight line. It’s a capable, well-engineered performance machine. The battery uses high voltage architecture, allowing massive power discharge for brutal acceleration. Lightning offers DC fast charging capability. With the right charger, you can go from 0 to 80% in under an hour. Weight is 496 lb for the base model. That’s incredibly light for an electric motorcycle with 244 horsepower. The larger battery packs add weight with the 20 kWh version coming in around 530 lb. Even at that weight, the powertoweight ratio is exceptional. Suspension is fully adjustable premium hardware designed for high-speed stability. Braking uses high performance calipers and rotors designed for repeated stops from over 200 mph. When you’re building the world’s fastest electric motorcycle, every component has to be up to the task. The LS-218 is a focused performance machine. It has the essentials: power, range, speed, and handling. Lightning has focused on making the bike fast, reliable, and capable rather than loading it with connectivity features. For serious riders who prioritize performance, that focus is exactly what they want. The LS-218 has competed successfully in professional racing. It holds multiple world records. It has proven itself against gasoline superbikes and won. That racing heritage is baked into every aspect of the bike’s design. Pricing varies by battery configuration. The base model starts at $38,888. The 15 kWh standard battery configuration runs $42,888. The 20 kWh extended battery is $46,888. Now, here’s the important thing about availability. The LS-218 is not a mass-production motorcycle. Lightning builds these bikes to order in very limited numbers. You work directly with Lightning motorcycles. Configure your bike with the battery size and options you want, and they build it specifically for you. Lead times vary, but expect several months from order to delivery. This is a custom superbike priced and produced accordingly. So, who is the Lightning LS-218 for? This bike is for riders who want 255 miles of range that makes long-distance touring completely practical. It’s for the track day enthusiast who wants to embarrass gasoline superbikes. It’s for the collector who wants something truly special and exclusive. The LS-218 is expensive. It’s limited production. You’ll wait months to get one, but when it arrives, you’ll have the fastest electric motorcycle on the planet with 255 mi of range. This is a world record holding performance machine that happens to be electric. Number one, Evoke 6061-GT, the range champion. And here we are at number one, the bike with the longest range of any electric motorcycle available in America, the Evoke 6061-GT. And this Beijing based manufacturer has built something truly special that finally eliminates range anxiety completely. Evoke Motorcycles has been building electric motorcycles for years, focusing on performance and innovation. The 6061-GT is their flagship Grand Touring model, and it’s designed specifically for long-d distanceance riding. The range numbers are absolutely staggering. City range is 410 mi. Let me repeat that, 410 mi on a single charge. Highway range is 205 mi at sustained speeds. Mixed city and highway riding delivers around 308 mi. These are numbers that exceed most gasoline motorcycles. This is the bike that finally makes range anxiety a thing of the past. How does Evoke achieve this? The secret is the battery. The 6061-GT features a 29.8 kWh lithium ion battery pack. That’s the largest battery pack in any production electric motorcycle today. It’s roughly twice the size of batteries in most electric motorcycles and Evoke has engineered the entire bike around maximizing range from that massive battery. The motor is a liquid cooled axial flux unit producing 90 kW which translates to 120 horsepower. Torque is 206 new m or 152 lb feet. 0 to 60 happens in 4.4 seconds. Top speed is over 140 mph. Those are respectable performance numbers and they’re achieved while delivering that incredible range. Now, let’s be realistic about that 410 mi city range number. That’s calculated at urban speeds around 30 mph with regenerative braking. It’s the best case scenario. But even if we look at highway range, 205 mi at highway speeds is genuinely impressive. That’s more range than many gas bikes achieve on a full tank. weight is 705 lbs at the curb. That’s heavy, but it’s the reality of carrying a 30 kWh battery pack. Evoke uses an aerospace grade aluminum exo frame to keep weight as low as possible while accommodating that massive battery. The frame is precision laser cut 6061 aluminum, which is where the bike gets its name. Charging is handled through both DC fast charging and level two AC charging. With a DC fast charger, the bike can go from 0 to 80% in 30 minutes. That’s impressive for a battery this large. For even faster charging, Evoke offers an optional 6061-XR upgrade package with ultraast DC charging that can reach 80% in just 15 minutes. For home charging, overnight level 2 will easily handle your needs. The 6061- GT is styled as a cruiser with relaxed ergonomics, perfect for long-distance touring. The riding position is comfortable and laid-back. The seat is deeply grooved for all day comfort. The suspension is three-way adjustable, providing a smooth and stable ride on long journeys. The bike features comprehensive electronics, including vehicle control, discharge control, charge control, and external protocol management. Data logging records up to 10 hours of riding data collected every half second, giving you detailed insights into your riding and bike performance. The system can connect to Evoke support for diagnostics and troubleshooting. Build quality is impressive throughout. The updated fairings for 2024 and 2025 elaborate on the low sleek lines of the performance cruiser while maintaining an aggressive edge. The bike stands out visually with its unique exoprame design partially visible through the bodywork. Evoke offers the 6061-GT in multiple colors, including obsidian black, arctic white, and sniper green. The bike is available for order now for North America, including both the United States and Canada. The MSRP is $24,995. That makes it one of the most affordable bikes on our list, despite having the longest range. When you compare the 6061- GT to other premium electric motorcycles in the same price range, it delivers significantly more range, making it exceptional value. Now, here’s what you need to know about availability. Evoke announced deliveries would begin in North America in early 2024, and the bikes are now available for order. As a newer entrant to the US market, Evoke is still building out its dealer and service network. So, you’ll want to verify support availability in your area before ordering. So, who is the Evoke 6061- GT4? This bike is for riders who absolutely refuse to compromise on range. 410 mi of city range and 205 mi of highway range completely eliminates range anxiety. This is the bike for the long-distance tourer who wants to cover serious miles without constantly hunting for charging stations. It’s for the rider who wants to prove that electric motorcycles can not just match but exceed gasoline bikes in practical range. At $24,995, the 6061-T delivers the longest range in the industry at a competitive price. If maximum range is your priority, nothing else comes close. This is the range champion and it’s available right now. So, there you have it. The top five longest range electric motorcycles coming to America in 2025. From the LiveWire 1 at number five with its proven Harley-Davidson heritage and 146 mi city range up to the Evoke 6061-GT at number one with its staggering 410 mi city range. These bikes prove that electric motorcycles have finally solved the range problem. What’s really encouraging is the diversity here. We’ve got bikes from China, Finland, and the United States. We’ve got established manufacturers like Zero Motorcycles who’ve been building electric bikes for 18 years. We’ve got world record holders like Lightning with their 218 mph top speed. We’ve got revolutionary technology like Ver’s hubless motor and Tesla Supercharger compatibility. And we’ve got Evoke absolutely crushing the range game with over 400 miles on a single charge. These aren’t concepts or vaporware. These are real motorcycles from real companies actually delivering bikes to customers. The electric motorcycle market took some serious hits in 2024 with companies like Enerica going bankrupt. But the consolidation has left us with stronger manufacturers making better bikes. If you’re in the market for a long range electric motorcycle, you’ve never had better options than right now. 200 mile range is achievable. 200 50 mi range is available if you’re willing to spend for it. And if you want the absolute maximum 400 mile range is real. If you found this video helpful, make sure to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell. Drop a comment below and let me know which of these bikes you’d choose and why. Thanks for watching. Keep it charged and I’ll see you in the next
Discover the electric motorcycles finally solving range anxiety with batteries capable of 200+ miles on a single charge. These aren’t city bikes limited to short commutes—they’re production motorcycles designed for highway cruising, weekend trips, and multi-day adventures where charging infrastructure might be sparse. From bikes offering 250-mile ranges to models with swappable battery systems eliminating range concerns entirely, long-range electric motorcycles are proving that going electric doesn’t mean being tethered to your neighborhood.
The long-range bikes available in 2025 feature battery capacities between 15-25 kWh providing real-world ranges exceeding 150 miles at highway speeds, DC fast charging adding 80% capacity in under an hour at compatible stations, efficient powertrains maximizing every kilowatt-hour through regenerative braking and optimized motor design, and aerodynamic bodywork reducing wind resistance to extend range at cruising speeds. Some models offer city-highway range modes allowing riders to choose between maximum performance or maximum distance, while others include range estimators that calculate remaining miles based on current riding style and terrain.
The psychology of range anxiety is fading as batteries improve and riders learn their actual needs—most daily riding rarely exceeds 100 miles, making 200-mile range bikes more than adequate for typical use. DC fast charging infrastructure continues expanding along popular routes, and planning apps now show charging stations specifically compatible with motorcycle connectors. Combined with zero maintenance beyond tires and brake pads, these long-range electric motorcycles prove you don’t need gasoline to explore. Whether you’re planning cross-state rides or simply want the freedom to go anywhere without constantly monitoring battery percentage, these five bikes deliver the range that makes electric motorcycling practical for serious riders.
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