Alta Redshift EX test ride...

Can you line up with the 'old' gas bikes? What displacement class?

I am in the old guy class its run what you brung always, I don't even think even in the AMA ammie rulebook there is a powerplant requirement. its different of course at the pro level and displacement classes categories.

but heck vet 30 sen 40 ssen 50 and masters are all open bike classes.

I definitely like the idea. Battery tech will get there / is getting there fast. Needs weight and price. Not sure I can do without my two stroke sound and smell. That sounds silly but... I'm only doing this for fun. Not like I'm committing World Peace by riding, right?

The weight isn't the drawback that you think it would be because the reciprocating mass is about 1/10 of a 350F four stroke and all the weight is low and centralized. It felt as nimble as a 125 to me, I was shocked to find out it was 260 lbs. Also if you fill an oversized tank with fuel you're getting very close to that weight. As for power it is every bit as fast if not faster than a 450F. I'd be looking for them to have a battery exchange program as the technology improves and then the only thing to worry about is price. It's weird to ride something with no shifter, clutch, kickstarter, fuel tank, and is almost silent. When you're hauling ass and it's almost silent it gives me a funny feeling. Also you can change maps on the fly so you can put it in ludicrous mode for the start and then click it down to rideable smooth power after the hole shot. The price is the biggest obstacle for me and MSRP doesn't include a charger which is about $700.

Hopefully the price will come down as they sell more and they'll include the charger. I look forward to a test ride