Top 10 Electric Motorcycles in 2027 (Best Overall + Best Value)
By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Direct answer
The best overall electric motorcycle in 2027 is the Zero SR/F: $19,995, a 176 mile city range, a 117 mile high-speed highway range and a 124 mph top speed on Zero's page. The best value is the Can-Am Pulse at $10,999 with up to 80 miles combined (WMTC). Prices are maker MSRP and mostly exclude freight; range figures use different test cycles, so they are not directly comparable.
$19,995 for the SR/F, and $20,995 for the Limited Edition; Zero says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges and any tariff fees
Riders who want the longest highway range and the highest top speed among the bikes with a published price
$7,899 base MSRP for the 2027 Ninja e-1 ABS; Kawasaki says it excludes destination, options, taxes, title, license and dealer fees
Beginners and short urban commuters who want the lowest price on this list
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Zero SR/F
Best value
Can-Am Pulse
Longest city range
Zero DSR/X
Best dual-sport
Can-Am Origin
Cheapest here
Kawasaki Ninja e-1
The ranking
1
Zero SR/F
Answrs VerdictFastest and longest-range here.
Starting MSRP: $19,995 for the SR/F, and $20,995 for the Limited Edition; Zero says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges and any tariff feesRange: 176 miles city and 117 miles high-speed highway commuting per Zero; Zero's page does not name a test cycleTop speed: 124 mph maximum and 106 mph sustainedCharging: Level 2 charging takes 1.4 hours (20-80%) or 2.2 hours (0-95%); with the 6 kW Rapid Charger it is 43 minutes (20-80%), and that charger is a $3,000 optionPower: 111 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque from a 17.3 kWh battery
Zero lists the SR/F at $19,995, or $20,995 for the Limited Edition, and says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges and any tariff fees. Zero gives 176 miles city and 117 miles high-speed highway commuting without naming a test cycle, with a 124 mph maximum and 106 mph sustained. Level 2 charging takes 1.4 hours for 20-80%, and the 6 kW Rapid Charger option ($3,000) cuts that to 43 minutes. Power is 111 hp and 140 lb-ft.
Go ifRiders who want the longest highway range and the highest top speed among the bikes with a published price
Skip ifYou want a price under $15,000; the SR/F starts at $19,995
Why #1 over #2: Its 117 mile highway figure and 124 mph top speed are above the DSR/X at 107 miles and 112 mph, at $19,995.
2
Zero SR/S
Answrs VerdictSR/F with a fairing, priced higher.
Starting MSRP: $20,995 for the SR/S; Zero says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges and any tariff feesRange: 171 miles city and 116 miles high-speed highway commuting per Zero; Zero's page does not name a test cycleTop speed: 124 mph maximum and 106 mph sustainedCharging: Level 2 charging takes 1.4 hours (20-80%) or 2.2 hours (0-95%); with the 6 kW Rapid Charger it is 43 minutes (20-80%), and that charger is a $3,000 optionPower: 111 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque, in a full-fairing street bike
The SR/S is the full-fairing version at $20,995, with the same 124 mph maximum and 106 mph sustained. Zero lists 171 miles city and 116 miles high-speed highway commuting, and 111 hp with 140 lb-ft. Charging is 1.4 hours for 20-80% on Level 2, or 43 minutes with the optional 6 kW Rapid Charger. Zero's page does not name a range test cycle.
Go ifSport riders who want a full fairing with the same 124 mph top speed as the SR/F
Skip ifYou do not need the fairing; the SR/F starts at $19,995 with a 176 mile city range
Why #2 over #3: Its 116 miles highway is above the DSR/X's 107 miles, with a 124 mph top speed.
3
Zero DSR/X
Answrs VerdictLongest city range, dual-sport.
Starting MSRP: $21,995 for the DSR/X; Zero says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges and any tariff feesRange: 179 miles city and 107 miles high-speed highway commuting per Zero; Zero's page does not name a test cycleTop speed: 112 mph maximum and 100 mph sustainedCharging: Level 2 charging takes 1.4 hours (20-80%) or 2.2 hours (0-95%); with the 6 kW Rapid Charger it is 43 minutes (20-80%), and that charger is a $3,000 optionPower: 100 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque; Zero lists a 556 lb carrying capacity
The DSR/X starts at $21,995 and is Zero's dual-sport, rated 179 miles city and 107 miles high-speed highway commuting, with a 112 mph maximum and 100 mph sustained. Power is 100 hp and 169 lb-ft, and Zero lists a 556 lb carrying capacity. Level 2 charging takes 1.4 hours for 20-80%. Zero says MSRP excludes freight.
Go ifAdventure and touring riders who want the longest city range on this list
Skip ifYou want the best highway range; its 107 mile figure is below the SR/F's 117
Why #3 over #4: Its 179 mile city range is above the Mulholland's 120 miles, though it costs $21,995 against $11,999.
4
LiveWire S2 Mulholland
Answrs VerdictBest mid-price range, 91 mi combined.
Starting MSRP: $11,999 on LiveWire's page; the page does not say whether destination is included, so that could not be confirmedRange: 120 mi city, 91 mi combined at 55 mph and 73 mi highway at a sustained 55 mph, tested per SAE J2982 according to LiveWireTop speed: 99 mph, with 0-60 mph in 3.3 secCharging: Level 2 takes 78 min for 20-80% and 142 min for 0-100%; Level 1 takes 5.9 hrs for 20-80%Power: 84 hp / 63 kW and 194 lb-ft of torque
LiveWire lists the S2 Mulholland at $11,999 and does not say whether destination is included. It publishes 120 mi city, 91 mi combined at 55 mph and 73 mi highway at a sustained 55 mph, tested per SAE J2982. Top speed is 99 mph, 0-60 mph takes 3.3 sec, and Level 2 charging takes 78 min for 20-80%. Power is 84 hp / 63 kW and 194 lb-ft.
Go ifRiders who want the longest combined-range figure under $12,000
Skip ifYou want a 124 mph top speed; the Mulholland tops out at 99 mph
Why #4 over #5: Its 91 mi combined range is above the Pulse's 80 miles WMTC, though the tests differ.
5
Can-Am Pulse
Answrs VerdictBest value: $10,999, 80 mi WMTC.
Starting MSRP: $10,999 for the 2026 Pulse; Can-Am says MSRP is on the entry package and that transportation and preparation fees may varyRange: Up to 100 miles city and 80 miles combined (WMTC), and 55 miles at a sustained 50 mph per the spec sheetTop speed: 80 mph per the spec sheet, with 0-60 mph in 3.8 secCharging: 50 min for 20% to 80% on a Level 2 chargerWarranty: 2 years on the vehicle and 5 years on the battery
The 2026 Pulse starts at $10,999, and Can-Am says the MSRP is on the entry package and that transportation and preparation fees may vary. It lists up to 100 miles city and 80 miles combined (WMTC), and its spec sheet gives 55 miles at a sustained 50 mph and an 80 mph top speed. 0-60 mph takes 3.8 sec, and Level 2 charging takes 50 min for 20% to 80%. The battery warranty is 5 years.
Go ifCommuters who want a street-legal naked bike with a published WMTC range at a price near $11,000
Skip ifYou need more than 80 mph or a combined range above 91 miles
Why #5 over #6: It starts at $10,999, below the Alpinista at $12,999, and lists 80 miles combined (WMTC).
6
LiveWire S2 Alpinista
Answrs VerdictAdventure styling, higher price.
Starting MSRP: $12,999 on LiveWire's page; the page does not say whether destination is included, so that could not be confirmedRange: 120 mi city, 89 mi combined at 55 mph and 71 mi highway at a sustained 55 mph, tested per SAE J2982 according to LiveWireTop speed: 99 mph, with 0-60 mph in 3 secCharging: Level 2 takes 78 min for 20-80% and 142 min for 0-100%Power: 84 hp / 63 kW and 194 lb-ft of torque
The S2 Alpinista is LiveWire's adventure-styled model at $12,999, and the page does not say whether destination is included. It lists 120 mi city, 89 mi combined at 55 mph and 71 mi highway at a sustained 55 mph, per SAE J2982. Top speed is 99 mph, 0-60 mph takes 3 sec, and Level 2 charging takes 78 min for 20-80%.
Go ifRiders who want an adventure-styled LiveWire with a 120 mi city range
Skip ifYou want the lowest price; the Del Mar and Mulholland start at $11,999
Why #6 over #7: Its 89 mi combined range is above the Del Mar's 86 mi, at $12,999 against $11,999.
7
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Answrs VerdictFastest S2, shorter range.
Starting MSRP: $11,999 on LiveWire's page; the page does not say whether destination is included, so that could not be confirmedRange: 113 mi city, 86 mi combined at 55 mph and 70 mi highway at a sustained 55 mph, tested per SAE J2982 according to LiveWireTop speed: 103 mph, with 0-60 mph in 3 secCharging: Level 2 takes 78 min for 20-80% and 142 min for 0-100%Power: 84 hp / 63 kW and 194 lb-ft of torque
The S2 Del Mar starts at $11,999, and LiveWire does not say whether destination is included. It lists 113 mi city, 86 mi combined at 55 mph and 70 mi highway at a sustained 55 mph. Top speed is 103 mph, the highest of the S2 models here, and 0-60 mph takes 3 sec. Level 2 charging takes 78 min for 20-80%.
Go ifCity riders who want the fastest of the S2 models at 103 mph
Skip ifYou want the most range; the Mulholland lists 91 mi combined against 86
Why #7 over #8: Its 86 mi combined range is above the Origin's 71 miles WMTC, with a 103 mph top speed.
8
Can-Am Origin
Answrs VerdictDual-sport, 71 mi WMTC.
Starting MSRP: $11,499 for the 2026 Origin; Can-Am says MSRP is on the entry package and that transportation and preparation fees may varyRange: Up to 90 miles city and 71 miles combined (WMTC), and 52 miles at a sustained 50 mph per the spec sheetTop speed: 80 mph per the spec sheet, with 0-60 mph in 4.3 secCharging: 50 min for 20% to 80% on a Level 2 chargerOff-road: Can-Am calls it an electric dual-sport and lists 10 in. of suspension travel
The 2026 Origin is Can-Am's electric dual-sport at $11,499, with the same entry-package note about transportation and preparation fees. It lists up to 90 miles city and 71 miles combined (WMTC), 52 miles at a sustained 50 mph, and an 80 mph top speed. 0-60 mph takes 4.3 sec, Level 2 charging takes 50 min for 20% to 80%, and the spec sheet lists 10 in. of suspension travel.
Go ifRiders who want an electric dual-sport for roads and trails
Skip ifYou mostly ride on pavement; the Pulse lists 80 miles combined against 71
Why #8 over #9: It lists 71 miles combined and an 80 mph top speed, against the FXE's 59 miles on the highway and 85 mph.
9
Zero FXE
Answrs VerdictCheap, light, city-focused.
Starting MSRP: $10,495 for the FXE; Zero says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges and any tariff feesRange: 105 miles city, 66 miles low-speed highway and 59 miles high-speed highway commuting per Zero; Zero's page does not name a test cycleTop speed: 85 mph maximum and 75 mph sustainedCharging: Standard charging takes 9.7 hours for 100%; with the maximum accessory chargers it takes 1.8 hours for 100%Power: 46 hp and 78 lb-ft of torque from a 7.2 kWh battery
The FXE starts at $10,495, and Zero says MSRP excludes freight, taxes, title, registration and dealer charges. It is rated 105 miles city, 66 miles low-speed highway and 59 miles high-speed highway, with an 85 mph maximum and 75 mph sustained. Standard charging takes 9.7 hours for 100%, or 1.8 hours with the maximum accessory chargers. Power is 46 hp and 78 lb-ft from a 7.2 kWh battery.
Go ifCity riders who want a light, lower-priced Zero
Skip ifYou ride highways; its high-speed highway figure is 59 miles
Why #9 over #10: Its 85 mph top speed and 105 mile city range are above the Ninja e-1's 55 mph and about 41 miles.
10
Kawasaki Ninja e-1
Answrs VerdictCheapest, slowest, shortest range.
Starting MSRP: $7,899 base MSRP for the 2027 Ninja e-1 ABS; Kawasaki says it excludes destination, options, taxes, title, license and dealer feesRange: About 41 mi in ROAD mode without e-boost; Kawasaki does not name a test cycle on the pageTop speed: ROAD mode 55 mph (65 mph with e-boost) and ECO mode 40 mph (47 mph with e-boost)Charging: Two removable batteries; about 4 hours per battery from 0%, or up to about 8 hours (0-100%) for both when charging on the bikePower: Maximum 9.0 kW and 29.7 lb-ft of torque
Kawasaki's 2027 Ninja e-1 ABS lists a $7,899 base MSRP that excludes destination, options, taxes, title, license and dealer fees. It is rated about 41 mi in ROAD mode without e-boost, with a 55 mph ROAD maximum (65 mph with e-boost) and 40 mph in ECO. It has two removable batteries, about 4 hours per battery from 0%, and a 9.0 kW maximum output. Kawasaki does not name a range test cycle.
Go ifBeginners and short urban commuters who want the lowest price on this list
Skip ifYou need highway speeds or more than 41 miles of range
How we ranked these
We ranked electric motorcycles on sale in the US on a stated blend: the range each maker publishes (highway or combined figures weighted above city-only), the starting MSRP on the maker's own page, and whether the bike is listed there now. Best overall goes to the bike with the strongest range and speed figures; best value goes to the bike that gives the most range and speed for its price. Range test cycles differ (WMTC for Can-Am, SAE J2982 at 55 mph for LiveWire, unnamed city and highway figures for Zero and Kawasaki), so we ranked by tier and did not convert them. Prices exclude freight or destination where the maker says so; LiveWire does not say. Left off: Damon (site returned an error), Energica and Stark (no official US price confirmed), the Kawasaki Z e-1 (page shows a 2024 model) and the LiveWire ONE (no price on its page). For electric cars see our Top 10 Performance Electric Cars at /cars/best-performance-electric-cars-2027/ and Top 10 Affordable EVs at /cars/best-affordable-evs-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best electric motorcycle in 2027?
The Zero SR/F, at $19,995 with a 176 mile city range, a 117 mile high-speed highway range and a 124 mph top speed on Zero's page. Zero says MSRP excludes freight, and the page does not name a range test cycle.
What is the best value electric motorcycle?
The Can-Am Pulse, at $10,999 for the 2026 model with up to 80 miles combined (WMTC) and an 80 mph top speed. The Zero FXE ($10,495) and Kawasaki Ninja e-1 ($7,899) cost less but list shorter highway ranges or lower top speeds.
Do these prices include destination or freight?
No, where the maker says so. Zero, Kawasaki and Can-Am say MSRP excludes freight, destination or transportation and preparation fees. LiveWire's pages did not say, so that could not be confirmed.
Can I compare the range numbers directly?
Not exactly. Can-Am quotes WMTC combined range, LiveWire quotes SAE J2982 combined range at 55 mph, Zero quotes city and high-speed highway figures without naming a cycle, and Kawasaki quotes about 41 miles in ROAD mode. We did not convert them.
Starting MSRP on the maker page (USD, before freight or destination unless noted) at a glance
Kawasaki Ninja e-1$7,899
Zero FXE$10,495
Can-Am Pulse$10,999
Can-Am Origin$11,499
LiveWire S2 Mulholland$11,999
LiveWire S2 Del Mar$11,999
LiveWire S2 Alpinista$12,999
Zero SR/F$19,995
Zero SR/S$20,995
Zero DSR/X$21,995
Starting MSRP on the maker page (USD, before freight or destination unless noted), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
