Can-Am Unveils Two Electric Motorcycles

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BRP has unveiled two all-electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse streetbike and Can-Am Origin dual-sport. Both are scheduled for release in mid-2024.

Teased back in March, Can-Am finally unveiled two all-electric motorcycles during a global product reveal on August 7 at the annual Club BRP event. The models include the Can-Am Origin dual-sport and Can-Am Pulse streetbike, both slated to launch in mid-2024.

Detailed specs for the Origin and Pulse will not be released until August 2023, but BRP provided images of the futuristic-looking machines and company reps did a walk-around of the two prototypes during a virtual media briefing.

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Can-Am Electric Motorcycle Pulse Origin
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ā€œToday, our story of innovation reaches new heights,ā€ said JosĆ© Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP, at Club BRP 2023. ā€œWe have set out to reclaim our motorcycle heritage and are very proud to re-enter the market with the introduction of the first two models of our all-electric Can-Am motorcycle family. Half a century ago, Can-Am roared to victory on the track and the trail, and today, a legacy is reborn. In true BRP fashion, we are bringing our very own electric powerpack to our motorcycles, and crafting thrilling riding experiences for a whole new generation.ā€

Can-Am Electric Motorcycle Pulse Origin
Can-Am Origin

Both street-legal models will be powered by BRPā€™s all-new, proprietary Rotax E-Power technology, said to provide ā€œhighway-worthy speeds with plenty of horsepower and torque.ā€

They also share key design elements such as their distinctive LED headlights, large TFT displays, edgy white and gray bodywork, a bright yellow panel covering their battery packs, inverted forks, single-sided swingarms, single-disc brakes front and rear (with rather small front rotors), and solo seats. Rear cowls may cover pillion seats; passenger footpegs are not visible on either machine, but production versions will likely have passenger accommodations.

Can-Am Electric Motorcycle Pulse Origin
Left-side view of the Can-Am Origin shows its enclosed final drive. Chain or belt?

Setting the Can-Am Origin dual-sport apart from its streetbike sibling is rally-style bodywork, fork guards, and spoked wheels, in diameters that appear to be 21 inches in front and 18 inches out back, common sizes for off-road tires. The final drive is enclosed, and Can-Am reps would not reveal whether power is sent to the rear wheel via chain (used on nearly all dual-sports) or belt (used on many production electric bikes).

The Can-Am Pulse has the muscular stance of a streetfighter, with racy-looking cast wheels shod with sportbike rubber and a sculpted ā€œtankā€ that keeps the bikeā€™s profile in line with conventional gas-powered motorcycles.

According to BRP, both models will ā€œshowcase state-of-the art technologyā€ and ā€œoffer a truly connected experience for riders.ā€ The Origin and Pulse will be equipped with an on-board charger said to offer rapid charging times and easy charging at home or at automotive standard Level 2 charging stations.

BRP says the Rotax E-Power technology will ā€œbe at the heart of all BRP electric models, across all product lines ā€“ from water to snow, to dirt and asphalt.ā€

Full details about the Origin and Pulse will be revealed in August 2023 to coincide with Can-Amā€™s 50th anniversary. For more information, visit CanAmMotorcycle.com.


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11 COMMENTS

  1. No specs for a year, and not available for two years? This is the type of “unveiling” I wish motorcycle new outlets would just ignore.

  2. Electric m/cā€™s: to paraphrase a old political saw, ā€œwhereā€™s the mileageā€?
    Not too practical for the off road back country rider, now, is it?
    Gee whiz.

  3. They made some great bikes, and still supply engines to other brands; hope they get back into all areas of the 2 wheel market!

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