If you’ve been counting down the days until one of the Japanese Big Four released an electric bike, your wait is finally over. On June 7, 2022, Kawasaki launched the Elektrode, its first-ever electric bike. To be clear, it is a balance bike aimed at children. It’s no speed machine, but it represents a step forward both in terms of electrification, and also getting kids on electric bikes. Let’s check out Team Green’s latest.
While some other legacy OEMs have partnered with StaCyc (which is now owned by Harley-Davidson) to make their electric bikes for them, Kawasaki opted to keep their operation in-house. The Kawasaki Elektrode is powered by a direct hub motor that keeps operation nice and quiet.
