The comparison between an “Electric Motorcycle” and “Gas Motorcycle”

One of the factors that affect automobile engineering industry and technology is power or fuel. From the past to the present, people seek energy sources to drive the development of various technologies whether the burning coal heats water in a boiler and creating steam, oil derived from petroleum refining process to use as fuel in driving the vehicle and of course it has been the most widely used for the past several decades.
No wonder we are always interested about new vehicle news that use other forms of energy such as “electric motorcycles” which is powered by electricity instead of petrol. Anyway, so many of the predictions we expected that electric motorcycles will be widely used on the road in the future. It can be noticed from many manufacturers are turning to develop and produce more electric motorcycles on an industrial scale.


In this article, CAMEL TIRE takes you to the comparison between an “Electric motorcycle” and a “Gas motorcycle” that there are similar and any different points? and the reason why electric motorcycles is the vehicle of the future that should not be overlooked.


In terms of weight, size, or overall shape between electric motorcycle and gas motorcycle are not that different. The rest will be the design and appearance that are normally different from each manufacturer. However, a big difference is the operating system and the charging system.


Due to the use of electricity in drive, there is no combustion process involved. The riding of electric motorcycles is very quiet compared to gas motorcycles. Some manufacturers even had to install a device that creates artificial sounds to riding pleasure.


Electric motorcycles require much less maintenance. Basically, an electric motorcycle is made of an electric motor, a battery, and a controller and those parts need to be taken care of. Other consumable parts such as brake pads, brake fluid, tires, etc. will be replaced as usual.


The reason electric motorcycles require less maintenance is a fuel system. So, you don't have to worry about changing engine oil or things related to the engine at all. However, there are not many service centers or technicians specializing in repair electric motorcycle compared to gas motorcycles that have been used for a long time from the past until present. Moreover, the price of batteries or some replacement parts are expensive.


In terms of the performance and capabilities of electric motorcycles can be compared with gas motorcycles whether it is about the control or speed. However, the big limitation of most electric motorcycles is distance because batteries can't store as much energy and it may require hours to charge completely. This is takes time compared with filling the tank with gas that spend only a few minutes.


However, the maximum mileage that electric motorcycles can do is enough for use in the city or in everyday life. Other concern when riding long distances or go on a long trip is the number of charging stations. Currently, it seems that the number of electric vehicle charging stations is not enough and concentrate in large cities only. If you prefer to be able to recharge at home, it may cost extra to refurbish the home's electrical system to support the charging of electric motorcycles.


Based on saving and environmental friendliness compared to oil, the cost of refueling electricity saves more money than gas costs in the long run. It's also much more environmentally friendly because electric motorcycles use no oil or gasoline and emit none of the exhaust fumes that cause air pollution and smog. As a result, electric motorcycles or vehicles that are 100% electric are like a symbol of environmental protection although the current generation of electricity still uses coal and disposing of depleted batteries in the future remains a big question about environmental friendliness.


In terms of price, probably the main factor that makes electric motorcycles in Thailand not as widespread as they should be. Because price of electric motorcycles is higher than gas motorcycles in similar performance. Although the price has been reduced in both of market force and production processes along with the competition of more manufacturers, the price is still high.


From the current environment trends, the motorcycle manufacturers have begun to produce and develop more electric motorcycles released into the market. However, with the market force, technology development in the future and many current limitations of electric motorcycles such as price, refueling, performance and service center of an electric motorcycle is likely to be modified to reach more people but even then, gas motorcycles still be around.


Either now or in the future you will be using electric bikes or gas motorcycles. Tires are still a necessary spare part that is always attached to the vehicles and has not disappeared. If you need quality tires, CAMEL TIRE is ready to serve you and stay with you on every journey.