Legendary motorcycle engineer Erik Buell announced some time ago his involvement as a partner in a new two-wheel transportation manufacturer known as Fuell, but more details emerged this week, including expected on-sale dates for the first product, a bicycle, followed by a motorcycle.

Erik Buell’s design and engineering prowess is very well known in the motorcycle universe. The word “genius” is overused perhaps, but it clearly applies to Buell, who engineered fascinating and typically effective solutions, despite being hamstrung for years by an archaic Harley-Davidson air-cooled, v-twin engine.

Without the design constraints imposed by decades-old engine technology, can Buell, and his two French partners (including F1 engineer Frederick Vasseur) find an important niche in the exploding electric two-wheeler marketplace? Time will tell, but the first two Fuell products are interesting, at the very least.

The Fuell Fluid electric bicycle is already on pre-sale through IndieGoGo. It delivers drive to the rear wheel by a carbon belt, rather than a chain, from a Fuell-designed motor with an impressive (for a bicycle) 74 pound/feet of torque. Featuring an 8-speed internal rear hub gear-set and a range of up to 125 miles with an optional, dual battery, the Fluid’s MSRP is expected to start at $3,300 (following a significant discount offered on pre-orders).

The Fuell Flow motorcycle is expected to be a torque monster, but with a top speed limited to make it primarily an urban commuter (55 mph, with short bursts up to 85 mph). It is expected to have a range of 150 miles in the city and come with ABS brakes and assorted, modern safety systems. You won’t be able to get the Flow until early 2021 at a price expected to start at $10,995.

Take a look at Fuell’s web site for additional details.

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