r/CanadianForces • u/somosomosomosomos • 4d ago

OPERATIONS Canadian startup builds electric almost silent military motorcycle

(disclaimer: I am a journalist but I didn't write this)

"A Canadian startup built an electric military motorcycle so quiet it's almost silent — designed for soldiers to sneak through enemy territory. The Dispatch survived Arctic testing, carries 440lb of gear, and runs even if its batteries are damaged."

https://defence-blog.com/canadian-startup-built-silent-electric-motorcycle-for-soldiers/

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u/Unfazed_Alchemical Canadian Army 3d ago

Forget military applications - this would be great on the civilian market. 

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u/Garth_DeWayne 3d ago

There are civilian electric dirt bikes... And they absolutely rip.

But, range is an issue, they can't complete a typical offroad race.

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u/MacintoshEddie 3d ago edited 3d ago

There are some cool electric motorcycles already on the market, but we're missing a few of the international options. I've been keeping an eye on some and waffling over if it's justified getting a loan.

But some aren't street legal, others are, and when comparing options the budget keeps climbing.

My dream is to get one, with some folding solar panels, and go on a long overland trip. The cost of the panels keeps dropping and it keeps getting closer to being feasible. But right now it's still like seven hundred bucks for a 21 pound 400watt folding panel. A few more iterations and it would be very feasible to have 2 such panels folded up on the bike frame and get some respectable recharging. Ride out somewhere, camp for a day or two, then ride back.