+ Motocross as a Lifestyle

In our study of Leisure and Entertainment I am focusing on opportunities within the dirt biking/motocross community/sport for advances in technology, riding area access, participation and safety.

Motorcycles are my passion. Especially dirt bikes and racing -- whether it be cross country or motocross. Mind you, I'm not saying I'm any good at it, but I do love it.

I was recently excited to come across an innovative company expanding the possibilities of the sport with a new, exciting product: an electric motocross bike. Quantya USA is the American arm of Quantya SA, a company founded in 2005 in Switzerland.

"How can a company be part of the solution to avert global warming without compromising performance and the spirit of enjoyable fun transportation?"

Quantya formed "with this question as the basis of its mission statement to create a line of high-performance, fun and efficient electric motorcycles and scooters for today's environmental conscious individual."

Their Track production model looks to be quite exciting. With a top speed of 45mph, a range of 2.5 hrs and a weight of 195 lbs it looks to be very comparable to a 250F four stroke motorcycle. And as luck would have it, Quantya USA is headquartered just down the road from Kaleidoscope's Long Island, NY office. I have scheduled an interview and test ride for next week. I can hardly wait!!

I'll be sure to post some pictures and perhaps even video with my interview/ride report, but in the mean time, check Quantya out here.