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To the best of our knowledge, electric bikes have been built in both 1/8 and 1/5 scale. Currently 1/5 scale appears to be the most popular, probably due to the fact that this scale uses widely available 540 type motors and regular sized servos, receiver and electronic speed controls.

Review notes:

Thunder Tiger: Mass produced in Taiwan, very popular in North America, lots of aftermarket parts available from specialist producers and suppliers. 'Plug and play' rc biking!

Nouva Faor: Italian bike, mass produced and very popular in Europe, lots of aftermarket parts available.

Kyosho: Mass produced in Japan, very popular everywhere. Great bike, ideal for operation in confined areas such as small parking lots.

Royal: Mass produced and very popular in the 1980's.

Electric T.R.D.moto: Italian bike, lower volume series type production. Features include front disc brake, and CNC machined billet aluminium wheels.

Bergonzoni: Italian bike, no longer in production.

Tamiya Sidecar: Mass produced in Japan, no longer in production.

Graupner Eleck Rider: Mass produced in Japan, no longer in production. The first mass produced rc electric model motorcycle?

Graupner Citirider: Mass produced in Japan, no longer in production.

Graupner Harley Davidson LFL80: Mass produced in Japan, no longer in production.

Nova Racer: The NOVA Super Racer NX3 appears to be a variation on the popular Kyosho electric bike.

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