{"id":12988,"date":"2021-11-05T05:50:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T09:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/auto\/?p=12988"},"modified":"2021-11-05T05:50:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T09:50:28","slug":"super-soco-to-debut-premium-electric-motorcycle-brand-for-us-european-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=12988","title":{"rendered":"Super Soco to debut premium electric motorcycle brand for US, European market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Super Soco electric motorcycles are known for being lightweight, affordable and plentiful. But now the company is hoping to add the word \u201cpremium\u201d to the list by starting a new brand of higher-end electric motorcycles for the US and European markets.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-209942\"\/><ins class=\"adsbygoogle author_ad\" data-ad-host=\"ca-host-pub-5506057612223327\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8858607207437960\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"\/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Super Soco is the main brand offered by the Vmoto Soco group, an Australian-based and Asian-manufactured electric motorcycle and scooter company.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen plenty of interesting Super Soco two-wheeler debuts over the last few years, from <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/02\/23\/vmoto-super-soco-unveils-three-new-electric-motorcycles-models-2021\/\">retro-inspired electric motorcycles<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/08\/18\/super-soco-cpx-55-mph-electric-maxiscooter-coming-to-north-america\/\">fast electric scooters bordering on maxiscooter territory.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The next big unveil is expected to come at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show later this month, where <em>Electrek<\/em> will be waiting front and center.<\/p>\n<p>While we don\u2019t yet know what kind of electric motorcycle we\u2019ll see, we do have an early word on the name of the new brand: Vmoto. I guess the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"195622\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/08\/18\/super-soco-cpx-55-mph-electric-maxiscooter-coming-to-north-america\/motorino-electric-cycles-super-soco-cpx-arrives-in-north-america-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\" data-orig-size=\"2700,2025\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Greenwit Technologies Inc.&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Now available in Canada (CNW Group\/Motorino Electric Cycles)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Motorino Electric Cycles-Super Soco CPx Arrives in North America&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Motorino Electric Cycles-Super Soco CPx Arrives in North America\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Now available in Canada (CNW Group\/Motorino Electric Cycles)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1000\" title=\"Super Soco to debut premium electric motorcycle brand for US, European market\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2700\" height=\"2025\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg 2700w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=2048,1536 2048w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=350,263 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Motorino_Electric_Cycles_Super_Soco_CPx_Arrives_in_North_America.jpeg?resize=1333,1000 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\"\/><figcaption>Now available in Canada (CNW Group\/Motorino Electric Cycles)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Super Soco will continue to exist to mainly serve the Asian market, while the US and European market will be targeted with the more upscale Vmoto-branded electric motorcycles.<\/p>\n<p>The move follows on the heels of <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/08\/18\/super-soco-cpx-55-mph-electric-maxiscooter-coming-to-north-america\/\">Super Soco\u2019s recent entry into the North American market.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vmoto\u2019s new premium electric motorcycles are likely to find the market ripe for new entries. Two major companies dominate the electric motorcycle market in the US: <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2020\/06\/10\/zero-srf-vs-harley-davidson-livewire-electric-motorcycle\/\">Zero Motorcycles and Harley-Davidson. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/06\/30\/energica-shows-off-its-new-higher-power-lighter-electric-motorcycle-motor\/\">Energica<\/a> has also expanded its operations in the US with a growing number of dealerships, though the company\u2019s sales figures remain low compared to Zero and H-D. All three offer flagship models that are priced at or above $20,000.<\/p>\n<p>Zero is the only company among the three to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/09\/06\/zero-fxe-review-the-lowish-priced-electric-motorcycle-that-crushes-you-car-commute\/\">somewhat affordable entry-level models<\/a>. Prices for its FXE start at $11,795, while the Zero S starts at $11,195. Federal and state incentives can help bring those prices down closer to $10k.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uEtfGpZ-qd4?version=3&amp;rel=0&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\">[embedded content]<\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>But Vmoto could stand to enter the market with prices that undercut those of Zero, though it remains to be seen if the quality could be comparable.<\/p>\n<p>Other Asian electric motorcycles are now making their affordably-priced entries into the North American market too. <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/10\/26\/north-americas-most-affordable-70-mph-electric-motorcycle-is-already-here-and-no-one-noticed\/\">Kollter recently entered both the US and Canadian markets<\/a>, with prices starting just north of $6k.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be sure to bring you all the news and updates directly from Vmoto\u2019s debut at EICMA in Milan later this month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCcOIZzJgLCyMPILY7-1Vsdg?sub_confirmation=1\">Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos<\/a> and subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electrek.co\/guides\/electrek-podcast\">podcast<\/a>.<!-- youtube embed --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Recent Videos\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Ioh_tZ2rNY?playlist=qDj1LZnD_z4,w-ZFaarhlVI,8P4c3svQdAs,FiV5GwDatmc,mt-ZhXjmnys,TUo8AFW1ghY,u78Gw9hDVPg,3pLNFwpPCT4,NtbX_XeoRDU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Super Soco electric motorcycles are known for being lightweight, affordable and plentiful. 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