My first reaction: LOL. LMAO, even. My second reaction: … Wait, this could actually be really useful if it’s actually functional and affordable though.

I’m not holding my breath, but like, in theory this could actually be really good?

In theory, it could actually be surprisingly good at uneven terrain, and Kawasaki isn’t really a company known for fucking around, but on the other hand, they seem ridiculous.

Kawasaki isn’t really a company known for fucking around

Hybrid electric motorcycle. No one bought them.

Just because you don’t fuck around doesn’t mean success is guaranteed. Was it a terrible bike or just unpopular?

Just unpopular. Some dude bought one near me. I can’t say I get the reasoning.

I suppose the added cost of a hybrid motorcycle might put some off when motorcycles are already really fuel efficient in comparison to a car, maybe that’s why it wasn’t more popular?

I would imagine an electric bike would be too quiet. Don’t some people put loud pipes on a motorcycle to increase road presence in the name of safety?

A lot of people say that they do, but it’s just an old wives tale/excuse to have loud pipes. There’s no good data to back it up.

As a single data source, I’ve been riding electric bikes for 3-4 years now and have noticed no difference. Drivers did seem to get worse during/after COVID-19 and after the boom of texting and driving.

I drive a car that could be called a microcar. I’ve thought about putting a loud muffler on it to make it louder and more present on the road. I’m not really much of a car guy so it’s been a pipe dream for over a decade.

It’s just that the blind spots on most vans and trucks are the size of a garage I could comfortably park my car in. Factor in people being less attentive and the only blind spot I’m comfortable being in is right in front of everyone. I could tape my horn down and call it a day but I feel that would be too aggressive.