Motorcycle: Charging or Refueling?
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Motorcycles come in both electric charging and gasoline-powered types. Cost-effectiveness: An electric scooter typically has a maximum range of 50~60 kilometers per charge. Gasoline-powered motorcycles are more convenient for refueling, with a single tank lasting at least 100 kilometers for scooters. Performance: Electric scooters without speed modifications can only reach a maximum speed of 40~50 km/h. Current 110CC or 125CC motorcycles can exceed 80 km/h. Build quality and materials: Electric scooters generally have inferior build quality and materials compared to reputable brand motorcycles (excluding knockoff motorcycles). A well-maintained reputable brand motorcycle can last over 10 years with careful riding. In contrast, electric scooters typically become unusable within 3~5 years. Moreover, electric scooters often use substandard materials along with poor craftsmanship, posing potential safety hazards.
It really depends on the specific model! After years of riding motorcycles, I've found there are mainly two types nowadays: one is the common fuel-powered motorcycles we see everywhere, which can be refueled at gas stations in minutes and are super convenient for long-distance rides; the other is the recently popular electric motorcycles that require charging stations or removable batteries for home charging. I've test-ridden them a few times - they start up whisper-quiet with zero emissions, but you've got to plan charging time carefully. If you frequently ride long distances or love engine roars, fuel bikes are more suitable; but for urban commuting, electric ones can save you a lot on daily fuel costs. Oh, and many cities have motorcycle restrictions, where e-bike policies are sometimes more lenient.
