Photo: Vimeo/Sandors
Jay Leno loves cars and motorcycles in a near-equal measure, and he makes no distinction between a classic or a new model, as long as it’s quality stuff that offers him a new experience. Sondors’ first electric motorcycle would fit the bill.
In mid-January, bicycle maker Sondors introduced its very first electric motorcycle: the Metacycle. In addition to having a striking, elegant, and futuristic design, the Metacycle immediately stood out for being decently priced at just $5,000. With so many people talking about it online, no wonder Jay Leno himself had to see it in the metal.
During what was probably Sandors’ first public showing of the Metacycle, Leno made a probably planned appearance, as the video below will show (hat tip to Electrek). The showing took place on February 14 in Malibu and included short test rides around the area and the first reactions to it.
Sadly, what the video does not show is what Leno thought of it. You get feedback from a younger rider, who is clearly in the demographic for the product, and some footage of other younger riders taking it out for a spin, but no indication of what Leno thought of it. Neither does the video reveal whether he took it for a test drive.
In between tending to his massive car and bike collection, putting together a still very successful weekly show, and taking part in all sorts of auto events, Leno also makes the time to check out products that really get people talking. Last June, he paid a visit to Canoo, currently the only subscription-based EV marketed as a “loft” on wheels.
Not only did he talk to the person behind the project and got to have a close, hard look at the boxy EV, but he also went out for a test drive and asked all the hard-hitting questions you’d expect from someone with his experience. One can only hope this was the case with the Metacycle as well and that whatever was discussed will be shown in a future video.
Meanwhile, the Metacycle is taking pre-orders for the first round of production until February 26. Powered by a rear-hub motor that produces 8 kWh of nominal power and 14.5 kWh of peak power, this e-moto is capable of hitting top speeds of 80 mph (129 kph) and promises a range of 80 miles (129 km).
During what was probably Sandors’ first public showing of the Metacycle, Leno made a probably planned appearance, as the video below will show (hat tip to Electrek). The showing took place on February 14 in Malibu and included short test rides around the area and the first reactions to it.
Sadly, what the video does not show is what Leno thought of it. You get feedback from a younger rider, who is clearly in the demographic for the product, and some footage of other younger riders taking it out for a spin, but no indication of what Leno thought of it. Neither does the video reveal whether he took it for a test drive.
In between tending to his massive car and bike collection, putting together a still very successful weekly show, and taking part in all sorts of auto events, Leno also makes the time to check out products that really get people talking. Last June, he paid a visit to Canoo, currently the only subscription-based EV marketed as a “loft” on wheels.
Not only did he talk to the person behind the project and got to have a close, hard look at the boxy EV, but he also went out for a test drive and asked all the hard-hitting questions you’d expect from someone with his experience. One can only hope this was the case with the Metacycle as well and that whatever was discussed will be shown in a future video.
Meanwhile, the Metacycle is taking pre-orders for the first round of production until February 26. Powered by a rear-hub motor that produces 8 kWh of nominal power and 14.5 kWh of peak power, this e-moto is capable of hitting top speeds of 80 mph (129 kph) and promises a range of 80 miles (129 km).
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