Anyone here switch from gas to electric?
I’ve been riding gas dirt bikes for a few years and recently got some time on an electric, so I’ve been going back and forth between the two.
I sitll love gas bikes for the engine sound, shifting, and that mechanical feel. Electric obviously can’t fully replace that. But I do like how direct and simple an electric feels. No shifting, so you can focus more on the trail and controlling the bike. On shorter trails, dirt roads, and gravel, I actually found myself enjoying it.
I’m starting to seriously consider picking one up for weekend riding. I’ve been looking at a few of the newer electric dirt bikes, and yozma caught my attention mostly because the price/specs seem to make sense for what I’d use it for.
I still think gas makes more sense for long rides or if you want more power on tap, but I can see why people like electric. For those who’ve ridden gas for years and then switched to electric, did you decide to buy one? What do you think is the biggest advantage?