An Electric Motorcycle for Urban Escapades: Ryvid Outset Debut

Ryvid started delivering its first electric motorcycles in September 2023 — so, less than a year ago. It just released two new colors for that bike, the Anthem, and is debuting a new model, the Outset, at the 1 Motorcycle Show.

Both of these electric motorcycles are designed for urban adventures and come in well below $10K.

I got to sit on and crawl all around both these bikes at the media preview of the 1 Motorcycle Show. So, let’s dive right into what these e-motos are all about.

1st Model: Ryvid Anthem

Let’s first look at the first bike Ryvid produced, the Anthem. It’s been out on the market for less than a year now, with a bit less than 500 of them roaming U.S. streets. It offers about a 75-mile max range and a 75+ mph top speed, and pricing starts at $8,995.

There are a few things that make it unique in the marketplace. First, the frame is made of folded stainless steel that is bolted together — no welds. This helps to keep production costs down, the frame light and strong, and allows the bike to be fully assembled in southern California.

The Anthem has a unique seat that has fully adjustable height control, even while on the move. It also has a reverse gear, which can be quite handy.

It has a battery pack that is super-low and centralized in the chassis, and is fully removable without tools. The 80-pound battery pack even has integrated wheels and a handle, making it easy to secure and bring inside to charge.

The 300-ish-pound electric Anthem has a motor in the aluminum swingarm. Combined with a sealed belt drivetrain, it requires very little maintenance.

Anthem now comes in six colors — just added are Plasma Yellow and Photon Blue.

New Motorcycle: Ryvid Outset

Just debuting today at the 1 Motorcycle Show in Portland, Ore., is the Ryvid Outset. This new model is aimed at “urban adventure,” with a taller suspension, more upright riding position, and tires suited for a range of surfaces.

The Outset offers full adjustable suspension that is 2 inches taller than the Anthem. It also has taller and wider handlebars and lower and more forward foot pegs. All of this, combined with the narrower seat, creates a more upright, relaxed riding position. And, it’s a better bike to ride when standing on the pegs to tackle harder terrain than flat pavement.

A more basic, less plastic body kit than the Anthem should help keep the costs of the Outset down. It also gives it a more rugged look.

The powertrain, battery, frame, and controls are interchangeable between the Anthem and Outset. It’s really the suspension, tires, headlight, bodywork, seat, and peg position that are the differences. The Outset also doesn’t have the adjustable seat height system that the Anthem has.

A recent upgrade option for both bikes is an upgraded controller. The upgraded ASI controller is said to be 30% more efficient, which produces better performance and range. To upgrade either bike at checkout to the ASI controller is $800, or it’s a $950 upgrade after the initial purchase.

Do note that the images here of the Ryvid Outset are of a pre-production prototype. They also have option hand-guards installed.

Ryvid Outset Availability & Pricing

The Ryvid Outset should start delivering to customers by the end of this summer. While Ryvid is being tight-lipped about pricing, representatives did tell me that it will be “aggressively priced.” Reading between the lines, I’d wager a bet that it will come in just a bit below the Anthem’s $9K sticker price.

You can order your own Ryvid electric motorcycle and find out how to get out on one for a test ride at Ryvid.com.

I hope to throw a leg over a Ryvid electric motorcycle soon and give you a more in-depth review. Stay tuned!

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