The history and evolution of electric motorcycles
We all know that motorcycle is a very different transport method from others because it is mainly two wheels and be able to take one or two maximum people. It is an invention that caught the attention, and that thanks to the great inventors that created it at the first moment, today it is one of the Mobility products more marketed and sold all over the world. Do you want to know the entire history of electric motorcycles? Keep reading!
The beginnings of the motorcyclistic sector
Before talking about the inventors that created and announced the motorcycle, the fact that the latter comes from another widely used invention, the “Draisiana” bicycle (Karl Drais, 1817) must be emphasized. The motorcycle was created behind the bicycle, taking ideas and inspiration of its format and design, managing to create a similar product but for which pedaling was not needed (thanks to the engine). The same happened with the creation of the car from the design of the famous horse carriage.
When talking about the First motorcycle Created in the history of the industry, different very important inventors can be appointed. During the nineteenth century, there were great innovations when mobility. In 1867, the American inventor Sylvester Roper, created one of the most successful motorcycles in the “Velocípedo Raper” market (steam engine).
A few years later, in 1885 two well -known German inventors, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach created their first version of the motorcycle called "Daimler Reitwagen" (internal combustion engine). Daimler is considered as "motorcycle father”Even others have appeared before with steam engine. In addition, in 1894, Hildebrand and Wolfmuller decided to create another model with internal combustion engine, which was one of the most successful with this system. 
Subsequently, at the beginning of the 20th century the motorcycle suffered a transformation. The Motorcyclistic industry It evolved until producing much more powerful and luxurious models. The famous Indian Motorcycle Company company stood out for marketing and helping the United States armed forces distributing all its motorcycles. On the other hand, the competitive company Harley-Davidson sold half of its production to the Armed Forces and dedicated the other half to the commercialization of its product, which made the motorcycle famous. It was from that moment that many Japanese brands began to create and develop new models and unique designs. Other inventors of the automotive and motorcycling sector implemented new systems, where it began to highlight the operation and electric mobility. Today, the motorcycle sector is one of the best known for various reasons, for being a method simple and practical to move through the city, for being more affordable than a car, and for giving visibility through large competitions such as the "GP Moto" or the "World Superbike Championship."
Why did the electric bikes appear?
The motorcycle became a star product Since the creation of the first motorcycle. At that time the foundations of the electricity sector were settled and continued to develop later with the first prototypes and models of electric motorcycle. SOCOVEL ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE (1938-1948) created an electric motorcycle in Belgium in response to fuel shortage during World War II. The curious thing is that you can find the first references of electric motorcycle patents On the end of 1860. In 1968, the French engineer Louis-Guillaume Perreaux shows the world one of the first electric motorcycle patents. The design of this last model was the one that resembled the bike, having a different and novel engine. A year later, in 1869, the Frenchman Joseph Marie developed and registered the patent of the "Magnetoelectric Velocimeter", considered the first electric motorcycle model in history.
In addition, a few years later (1884) an electric car (prototype of Thomas Parker) was designed and created, which made the electrical mobility sector much more popular in society. Later, during the second half of the twentieth century and everything we have of the 21st century have identified multiple problems in terms of pollution of the environment. Part of this problem comes from the agglomeration of a large number of combustion vehicles in the cities, hence electric vehicles continued to develop without being the ones that were most marketed. Electric vehicles are a necessary product In order to continue with good mobility in cities, always respecting and supporting sustainability. Today, the motorcycle consumer is clear that the need to move is already covered by all the innovations implemented in the market. Now, much more attention is paid to the details, the characteristics and design of the different models, which can range from the typical "scooters" (vintage or classic), to the most sports and luxurious.
In addition, large motorcycles brands try to develop technological improvements to existing models (good autonomy and high performance, economy "consumption", comfort, good braking, power and agility ...) to obtain complete products, in terms of the safety of drivers and passengers, and the concern we have in terms of the environment. Didn't you know all this data on the combustion and electric motorcycle sector? Subscribe to the Newsletter of NEXT Electric Motors to receive all these tickets!