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DESIGN YOUR OWN ELECTRIC BIKE!

Spark your imagination?

Yep, if you’re on the hunt for a snazzy Italian electric machine, than Italian Volt might be the way for you to go with their new model, the Lacama.

Boasting over 200nm of torque from its electric motor, the Lacama has some posh Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension and a purpose-built chassis, which means even though the weight comes in at the wrong side of 250kg, it will still get you to 120mph, and last near enough 150 miles, although you might need to lay off the throttle a bit for that sort of range.

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