Never on a Tesla electric motorcycle… unless
- Published on 02/12/2025 9:18
- Modified on 02/12/2025 9:19
Elon Musk is adamant and once again assures that Tesla will never make a motorcycle. But there’s always a but with Elon.
Elon Musk loves to keep things ambiguous, but on one subject, he remains surprisingly consistent: motorcycles and Tesla, that’s a no. The Californian CEO repeated this on X, in response to an AI-generated video showing an alleged electric unicycle from Tesla. And his statement is unequivocal: “Never happening, as we can’t make motorcycles safe.” No Tesla motorcycles as long as riding on two wheels remains so dangerous. It couldn’t be clearer.
For Musk, the issue is not whether Tesla could design an electric motorcycle – obviously, it could – but whether the motorcycle, in its very essence, is a “safe” vehicle. The billionaire often recalls this traumatic memory: his near-collision with a truck when he was young and riding on two wheels. Enough to cool any enthusiasm, even in a company known for challenging the established norms.
No, but yes well maybe
However, he softens his position by conceding that off-roading on an appropriate track “can be safe if one rides carefully.” So, in leisurely mode and on a closed path, where a big electric pickup can’t crush you on a turn. This remark says a lot: it is indeed road traffic and the risk of being hit that crystallize his fears. Could we also consider an adult model of the Cyberquad? Not really a motorcycle, but still with handlebars and open air above, and safer in reasonable use than two wheels.
It should also be noted that Tesla doesn’t have a great reputation among motorcyclists. Autopilot systems have been pointed out several times, particularly in collisions involving motorcycles. Several experts believe that Tesla’s cameras might misinterpret the spacing of the taillights of two motorcycles riding quite close, confusing them with a car. An error that a LIDAR wouldn’t make, but Tesla remains allergic to this technology.
Meanwhile, the electric motorcycle market is racing ahead without Tesla. Honda, BMW, and Peugeot are finally picking up the pace, Zero and LiveWire are honing their performance, while Chinese players like NIU are democratizing affordable electric two-wheelers for everyday use.
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Even without Tesla, the world of electric motorcycles is moving fast, very fast. And Musk can say “never,” but in this sector, we know that certainties don’t last long before financial realities catch up.
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This page is translated from the original post "Jamais de moto électrique Tesla… à moins que" in French.
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