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  • Roam Launches The Second Generation of Its Roam Air Electric Motorcycle In Kenya - CleanTechnica

    Roam, a leading Kenyan electric motorcycle startup, has launched the second generation of its Roam Air electric motorcycle, designed specifically with input from boda boda riders—the motorcycle taxi operators who form a critical part of Kenya’s economy, supporting around 5 million livelihoods. The new Roam Air Gen 2 features over 40 practical improvements based on real user feedback from the first generation, including a lighter frame by one kilogram for better battery efficiency and handling, a reinforced frame supporting up to 240 kilograms (20 kg more than before), and a lockable single-door battery compartment to reduce theft and simplify battery swapping. These enhancements aim to meet the rigorous demands of daily transport across Kenya’s varied road conditions. The electric motorcycle sector in Africa is rapidly growing, driven largely by private startups like Roam, amid broader regional shifts toward electric vehicles. In Kenya, electric motorcycles accounted for 7.1% of new motorcycle registrations in 2024, reflecting increasing adoption. This growth is significant given that nearly

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  • Torque, Trails, & Tech: Bakcou’s Puma X22 & X24 Lead The E-Moto Pack - CleanTechnica

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  • Photos: Maeving unleashes all-black 90-mile range electric café racer

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  • 7% Of All New Motorcycle Registrations In Kenya In 2024 Were Electric! - CleanTechnica

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  • Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa

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  • Ampersand Unveils Upgraded Electric Motorcycle Named “Alpha”

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  • Spiro Launches In Cameroon & Tanzania

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  • Ampersand Leads The Charge As Electric Motorcycle Market Share Surges In Kigali, Rwanda

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  • Can-Am Releases Two New Electric Motorcycles

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