From the BBC: Electric Bikemaker Woos Commuters

The test bike’s acceleration has been limited by a minor software adjustment, yet cars are left behind at the lights and the speed limit is reached almost instantly.

The experience is vastly different from the ride of a conventional bike. There is no clutch and no need to change gears. Turning the throttle instantly delivers powerful torque, along with just enough chain rattle to remind you that this is still a motorcycle.