Cops on electric Bikes? what about us ?

(From Idaho News) EAGLE, IDAHO - The mayor of Eagle idaho along with Ada County Sheriff’s deputies announced they will test two 100 percent electric motorcycles.

High Desert Harley Davidson offered the motorcycles for a year-long lease at no cost.

“It’s something that is completely new and we are just excited to be able to try it and see how well we can make it fit in our law enforcement efforts,” said Eagle Police Chief Brian Hippe

“(We are) Looking for opportunities to cut down on emission, increase visibility for alternative transportation, and this is just a great opportunity for a relationship among all those entities,” said Mayor Phil Bandy, City of Eagle.

The top speed for the Vectrix motorcycle is just over 60 miles per hour. David Thomas with High Desert says the motorcycles are a good match for the department – and the environment.

“If you use it 70 percent of what you use your regular vehicle it will reduce the co2 emissions by over 5 tons per year,” said David Thomas, High Desert Harley Davidson President.

The new bikes can run for nearly 40 miles after a full charge. (Article)

I cant passably see this being the new rage among police officers across America I think the zero emissions thing is great but lets face it the real joy we get from riding cant be duplicated by a electric motor... or can it? what you see below could very will be the newest addition to the sport bike world in the near future but what i want to know is would you own one? better yet would you trade your CC's for this energizer bunny ?

Vectrix Thrust

Vectrix, the little-known but increasingly famous maker of electric scooters, showed this, the Electric Superbike. They were quick to say that they would put the thing into production if there was enough response at the show. The 100 kph, 110 km scooter will be topped by this, a 200 kph capable, 204 kg missile. No, we're not kidding. Quarter mile times are in the 12-second region, which is what current 600s manage with ease. Oh boy, this electric business is getting serious.