The Can-Am brand used to be a stalwart of the off-road scene. But it’s been missing in the two-wheeled world since the late 1980s, with the Bombardier-owned brand focusing on leisure vehicles, side-by-side and ATVs instead. Now it’s back with a pair of urban mobility electric bikes, which it showed off at the NEC Motorcycle Live show last month. The Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin share the same basic technology, with the Pulse designed for urban use and the Origin as more of a dual-purpose machine, suitable for on- and off-road use. The bikes have a claimed 90-100 mile range from an 8.9kW/h battery pack, 47bhp peak power output, and are available in 15bhp learner legal form, too. Can-Am says the powertrain, charger, and battery all have a smart liquid cooling setup that optimises battery life and range while still providing fast charging. The bikes can charge from 20-80% in 50 minutes with a level two charger. The price is still a hurdle, though, with the bikes starting from £14,899.
“We are excited our electric motorcycles are now here to enjoy their UK debut at Motorcycle Live in front of such an engaged and passionate audience”, said Mike Loach, BRP commercial manager for the UK and Ireland. “The Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin bring forth our long-standing two-wheel heritage and address both experienced and new riders who are looking for an innovative and energised experience. In addition, the bikes are our first foray into the EV market, supporting us on our way to becoming a global electric motorcycle leader.”
More info: can-am.brp.com/gb/en.