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YOU'RE LOOKING at a lithium-ion battery powered R1. The 'Lightning Lithium' goes 0-60 in around 3 seconds, hits close to 100 mph at top speed, and has about a 100-mile range.

To save rid the bike of any unecessary parts the builders have stripped the bike to the bone, removing the engine, tailpipes, radiator, transmission and clutch. In their place is a host of batteries, an AC regenerative motor, an electric throttle and a three-pronged plug, which pokes out from the frame and connects to a standard mains outlet.
http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/battery_powered_r1/973.html

I only need a range of 50 miles, 0-60 in 9 seconds, and top speed of 85. So where's mine for $3000?

That is not a bad price for the stated capability and the dramatic reduction in fuel and maintenance costs. Production versions of the vectrix, www.vectrix.com and the enertia www.brammo.com are $11,000 and $12,000 respectively and they are far less capable. I'd be concerned about the safety of the Li-Ion cells though.

More tech details and pictures at:
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithium-battery-powered-motorcycle/

I'll be the 1st in line if they ever go public, but only if it can wheelie...... All I gotta do is convince the bride I need another sportbike (I'm also 2Phaast on SuperHawkForum.com).

Now this bike looks great , has good power, and is super eco friendly , Im in for this one if they mass produce it ....

That article was (understated) praise for Electric Motorsport in Oakland. Now we know that they have been doing E bike conversions for years. Electric commuting on 2 wheels has a HUGE future and these folks are in the thick of it. Very, very nice.

The lithium unit pictured needs some protection around the batteries though. A lay-down is going to be awfully expensive...

DAS