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Potentially exacerbating the situation is the rise of electric motorcycles. While manufacturers push for a cleaner, zero-emissions future, many riders are wary. There is a growing sentiment that electric motorcycles strip away the visceral experience of riding, replacing it with a clinical battery-powered alternative lacking the soul of traditional bikes. Until the industry can reconcile the connection riders have with motorcycles, electric bikes will likely struggle to break through to mainstream appeal.