We are certainly discussing the tech with the big folks, but as anyone who has ever spent time in the automotive space can tell you, no one is interested in uncommercialized technology. However, it is 80% high density than anything that has ever made it into a lightweight vehicle like a motorcycle, and about twice what you'd find in a Nissan, Chevy, or BMW. range per pound) than Tesla, though they use a different cell so ours nets out to 30% more vs the big T. Rideallday, I hope that answers your question as well.Ĭlick to expand.It's about 40% 'better' (higher energy density, i.e. Because I'd rather do a day of loops at an OHV than ride the gas bike anywhere. I've found that I literally just stopped riding it. My initial thinking was I was going to keep my KTM for exactly those long days. I will say, once you try one, you may find yourself adjusting the rides you want to do to fit the electric, but I'm not going to impose that on anyone.

We get some awesome long days where we can loop back to the truck for a fast charge, but for riding styles that require an aftermarket tank on a gas bike, that need will be better served by gas for awhile. And if it's not a better ride, what's the point? Obviously, I'm motivated to convert everyone I can, but I also have to keep myself in check about where the bike excels (everywhere but range and up front cost) and where it doesn't (range and up front cost). You can do a bigger battery but you quickly gain cost and lose performance from the weight, to the point where it won't be a better ride than gas. We felt like the best compromise was where we landed on the MX, which looks a touch heavy for an MXer but feels lighter. It obviously varies by rider and terrain but that's a decent rule of thumb. Think of range as costing approximately 15lbs and $1000 per 10 miles. We've had that request a ton, and it's relatively straightforward given what we've created for the MX and SM. So, pepper away.Dual sport is very do able and in the works. So, here is your chance to learn what it’s like to ride the Redshift MXR, before even Carlin’s own proper review is posted. As always, if we don’t know an answer, we will try to get a response from the Alta personnel. Per our new review format, we will be giving you a live assessment of the new Alta Redshift MXR right here in this article (down in the comments section), and there we will try to answer any questions you might have. How does it work in the wild though? Well, we are going to ride it and find out. With 50hp packed into a 259 lbs body, the Redshift MXR has some promising specs, but beyond the spec-sheet, the electric dirt bike brings a new twist to riding an MX course, namely with promises for better hookup and more traction. So, we had Carlin pack some extra postage stamps, with explicit instructions go send it. Revised with a bevy of improvements over Alta’s original Redshift MX model, the MXR is designed to be a proper race bike.

That is why I sent hot-shoe Carlin Dunne down to SoCal today to ride the brand new Alta Motors Redshift MXR motocross bike. One of my more favorite phrases to tell people is that it is called Asphalt & Rubber for reason, as I am very much a sport bike / street bike sort of guy.

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