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Grace e-Motorbike Claims Street-Legal Status, Boasts Sleek, Indestructible Design

Motorized bicycles aren’t exactly groundbreaking, but there’s no better adjective to describe the Grace e-motorbike than “exciting.”   Combining sporty features and a tough face, it’s one of the sexiest two-wheeled pedal pushers I’ve seen in a while.
Billed as the first street-legal vehicle of its kind (honestly, I never knew motorized bikes weren’t road-approved),  it doesn’t look all that different from souped-up bicycles I’ve seen kids with deep pockets throw together.  However, a quick look at the specs sheet should allay any doubts.

The Grace uses a patented and ultra-light CNC aluminum frame throughout its body, which its makers claim is virtually indestructible.  Handmade in Germany, it incorporates various parts drawn from both Euro-fighter planes and Formula One racers.
One full charge of the frame-integrated battery lets you run at 45 kph for up to 40 kilometers without requiring any effort from your legs.  Push is provided by a 13kW motor that sits [...]