Tarform’s Electric Motorcycles Are Poetry In Motion

Tarform’s electric motorcycles are works of art even when standing still, but are pure poetry in motion on the road. The company’s flagship model, the Luna, evokes cafe racer and scrambler vibes, but this premium bike also features a high-tech electric drivetrain bundled into its head-turning package. The Luna, which is built to order with a lead time of up to 6 months, is virtually immune to impulse buyers, but Tarform’s second model is a production bike with similarly impressive specs at a more palatable price.

The recently revealed Tarform Vera appears to share some design DNA with the Luna, but with a decidedly more futuristic look. Although the Vera’s top speed is a bit lower than the Luna, it’s just as quick and lighter in weight, resulting in a similar range of about 100 miles per charge. With a price almost half that of the Luna, the Vera could be the city bike that helps transform Tarform from a small bespoke builder to a global presence.

The 440-pound Luna, which sells for $28,000 and up depending on the configuration, features a 55 kW (~75hp) electric motor with 160 Nm of torque that transmits its power to the rear wheel with a belt drive. It boasts a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 120 mph. The 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, claimed to deliver a range of up to 100 miles per charge, can be recharged from 0-100% in two hours with a Level 2 charger (4 hours with a Level 1). Additionally, the company has a unique take on the sound of its motorcycles, described as “amplifying the electromagnetic waves from the motor” to create something unheard of in EVs (listen to the video below).

The Tarform Vera, on the other hand, weighs 360 pounds and has a 35 kW (55 kW peak) electric motor with the same torque as the Luna. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds with a top speed of around 85 mph.

The 8 kWh battery in the Vera has a range of up to 100 miles, with a similar recharge time as the Luna. Both bikes feature regenerative braking, allowing for range recouping on long downhills. The Vera will sell for $16,000 and up, depending on the configuration. Pre-orders for the Vera have just opened, with deliveries expected in 2025.