Thursday, April 24, 2025

This weird one-wheeled electric motorcycle can hit a top speed of 48 km/h

The increasing popularity of electric motors has made manufacturers continue innovating and offering products that can attract consumers. One of these products is Alibaba EV, the strangest one-wheeled self-balancing electric motorcycle you’ve ever seen.

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Of course, more than a means of transport, this weird single-wheel electric motorcycle looks more like a toy. Even though the size is small, the details are enough to pay attention to. At first glance, the body looks similar to a naked Ducati Monster with its striking red trellis frame and muscular faux tank.

This weird one-wheeled electric motorcycle can hit a top speed of 48 km/h.
It can hit a top speed of 48 km/h. Credit: Alibaba

This unique one-wheeled electric motorcycle has 2,000 watts of power and a top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) – much like a regular moped. Weighing just at 40 kg, this electric vehicle from Alibaba is equipped with a battery capacity of up to 1,360 Wh, and the listed charge times are 3-12 hours. The manufacturer claims that its Panasonic battery – depending on the different battery capacity – can roam up to 35-60 miles (60-100 km) of range on a single charge.

The wheel you drive measures 22 inches and is 7.5 inches wide, so not completely different from what you find on a traditional motorcycle. And it can probably come in handy when you are driving.

This weird one-wheeled electric motorcycle can hit a top speed of 48 km/h.
It promises a range that can go up to 100 kilometers. Credit: Alibaba

The strangest part of this electric unicycle is the handlebar-mounted brake lever. What happens when you pull that brake lever in an emergency stop maneuver is beyond me. If this is a self-balancing vehicle and the motor always slows down or speeds up as necessary to keep the rider centered above it, then wouldn’t pulling a brake just throw him over the front end?

In a video of the product this unicycle seems to work just fine. At least as long as the surface is flat.

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Interested parties can purchase this online on the Alibaba website. This fancy little toy starts at $1,800 and can set you back up to $2,800, depending on where in the world you’re ordering from.

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