| Motocross has taken a hit in recent times with | | | | you ride, the bike accelerates fast. There are no |
| endless complaints over the levels of noise | | | | gears so it is just twist and go. It takes a little |
| pollution. The noise some would say is all part of | | | | practice to get your riding smooth. The only noise |
| the fun and excitement, but for nearby neighbors | | | | is that of a small whirring like on a remote control |
| it is far from that. To add insult to injury the | | | | car, and then the noise of the chain going round |
| noise from the big 4 stroke engines carries for | | | | and the tyres on the ground. The noise carries no |
| miles, meaning it is a source of frustration for | | | | further than a hundred metres. For all intents and |
| people who are not even close to the track. Enter | | | | purposes the Quantya Track electric motorbike is |
| the electric motorbike. | | | | totally silent. |
| The Quantya Track electric motorcycle looks like | | | | It sounds perfect in many ways. There are |
| a scramble bike. It has most of the features that | | | | however many skeptics. Sure it would go a long |
| any other motocross bike would have but there | | | | way to improving access to the sport and is not |
| are some key things missing. The most noticeable | | | | dependent on fossil fuels. There are limitations |
| is the lack of an exhaust. When you sit on the | | | | however such as the limited range the bikes have. |
| bike you will notice there are no foot pedals. The | | | | The price is still relatively high due to the new |
| are no gears, therefore no need for a clutch. The | | | | technology, and the top end speed is no match |
| rear brake is on the handlebars like on a bicycle. | | | | for combustion engine bikes. Over the coming |
| The biggest differences are seen when you turn | | | | years though, it is likely to change. Electric |
| the bike on. It makes no noise whatsoever. Just | | | | motorbikes are developing fast and being green is |
| the lights on the battery gauge come on. When | | | | not just trendy anymore - it is a must. |