Erik Buell's Fuell Fllow-1S electric moto now open for orders

Last December, we wrote about Erik Buell's push to get his Fuell Fllow-1S battery-electric motorcycle through two funding campaigns to market. The first campaign was successful, meaning Fuell took in at least 3,000 orders. The second campaign is less than two weeks from completion, order books at the Fuell site now open for the public at large. The price has come down $1,500 for some early adopters — we'll explain who "some" are in a moment — from last year's $11,995 to $10,495, including destination. This will be a $2,500 discount compared to the anticipated final retail price of $12,995 activated when the campaign ends.

What will buyers get? The Fllow-1S packs a 10-kWh battery in a structural magnesium casing that powers an axial flux motor in the rear wheel hub. The motor throws a continuous 47 horsepower and stout 553 pound-feet of peak torque to move less than 400 pounds of curb weight. Designed for urban commutes, estimated real-world range is 150 miles, launching to 62 miles per hour takes 3.5 seconds, top speed maxes at 85 mph. Engineers eliminated the rear brake pedal thanks to the regen braking from the rear hub motor, the handling programming also including traction and wheelie control. A 15-hp version called the Fllow-1, minus the S, allows European riders with restricted licenses to throw a leg over.

At a 50-kW CCS fast charger, the 400-volt architecture can juice the battery from 20% to 80% in less than 15 minutes, from empty to full in under 30 minutes. Plugged into a standard home wall outlet, a full recharge takes 10 hours. That can be cut to 2.5 hours with the optional 3.3-kW onboard charger or 1.25 hours with the optional 6.6-kW charger.

The LCD screen pairs with the rider's phone, accepts OTA updates, and displays riding data plus apps for features like GPS and bike tracking. Fuell says the most important bike hardware can be upgraded, including the battery, power electronics, rear wheel motor, and charging socket. European buyers who start with the 15-hp motor, for instance, can swap for the 47-hp motor when their licenses allow.