The Virginia Biker Network » norton electra project http://www.vabiker.net Virginia Motorcycle News and Information Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:02:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 It’s Electric… http://www.vabiker.net/2009/04/it%e2%80%99s-electric/ http://www.vabiker.net/2009/04/it%e2%80%99s-electric/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:06:25 +0000 Hersey http://www.vabiker.net/?p=536 The Norton Electra Project provides motorcyle lovers with a way to conserve resources and looks to develop an electric motorcycle design.

As spring approaches, motorcycle enthusiasts will hit the road with a familiar rumbling thunder. If you find yourself in Highland County, Va., however, do not be surprised if you notice a soundless, silver motorbike whizzing by you. As Americans search for ways to conserve resources, lawyer and motorcycle enthusiast Brian Richardson has built an electric motorcycle in his kitchen.

A longtime lover of motorcycles, Richardson said he annually hosts a large motorcycle rally on his sheep farm, on which visitors can camp and hear live music during the event.

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