The Convert: Electrifying a Honda CB200

The growth of the electric vehicle market has sparked a new trend in the car world. Older vehicles like Land Rovers and VW Beetles are having their busted motors ripped out, and replaced by electric drivetrains. Since a car's motor is hidden the conversion doesn't ruin its looks—but on a motorcycle, everything's on full display. If you're going to convert an old bike to electric, and you don't want it to look scrappy, you need a more considered approach. This cute Honda CB200 from Omega Motors shows how to do it right. Omega Motors is a side-project for Nick Nieminen,...