Alta Motors Redshift ST street tracker concept

I’m in two minds about electric motorcycles. The instantaneous torque and low maintenance is appealing, for sure—but I also love the character and intangible ‘soul’ that internal combustion engines have. Styling is also an issue. Tesla has it easy, because bodywork hides the powertrain in a car. But the battery packs on unfaired electric bikes are very visible indeed; they don’t have the allure of solid metal fins, cases and covers. And who doesn’t love the curves and welds of a good exhaust system? To my eyes, Alta Motors has got very close to solving the styling problem with this...