# This New Electric Motorcycle Costs Under $5,000, But There's A Bizarre Catch - The Autopian

> Electric motorcycles have long struggled to gain a foothold in America, with most examples being too expensive with too little range for many buyers.

- **Source:** [Theautopian](https://www.theautopian.com/this-souped-up-e-bike-goes-almost-as-fast-as-a-motorcycle-and-costs-under-5000/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a41eb70547c59e7a6fff493)
- **Published:** 2026-06-29
- **Category:** Motorcycles
- **Tags:** #hp
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