Can-Am re-enters the motorcycle scene for the first time since 1987 in a bold move with two new electric bikes: the Can-Am Origin dual-sport and Can-Am Pulse roadster. Both are powered by a 11-kW Rotax E-Power motor with an 8.9-kWh battery, producing a claimed 47 hp and 53 lb-ft of torque. Interesting features include liquid cooling to extend battery life, the enclosed chain case that reduces maintenance and sound, and the 10.25-inch TFT touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay.

Curious to find out how these electric motorcycles perform, we accepted Can-Am’s invitation to Austin, Texas, where we put the Pulse and Origin through their paces, flicking the Pulse through tight city streets and ripping the Origin around a 400-acre off-road ranch. Although all electric bikes today suffer from limited range, we were impressed by the bikes’ build quality, performance, design, and tech.

Read our 2025 Can-Am Pulse and Origin Review

2025 Can-Am Pulse / Origin Specs 

• Base Price: $13,999 / $14,499 
• Website: can-am.brp.com 

ENGINE

• Type: Liquid-cooled Rotax E-power electric motor 
• Power: 47 hp peak, 27 hp continuous 
• Torque: 53 lb-ft from 0 to 4,600 rpm 
• Maximum Speed: 80 mph 
• Claimed Range: 80 miles (combined), 100 miles (city) / 71 mi. (combined), 90 mi. (city) 
• Battery: Lithium-ion 8.9 kWh 
• Charging Type: On-board charger, 6.6 kW (Level 1 & Level 2 compatible) 
• Charge Time, Level 1: 5 hr. 15 min. (0–100%), 3 hr. 10 min. (20–80%) 
• Level 2: 1 hr. 30 min. (0–100%), 50 min. (20–80%) 
• Transmission: Single speed 
• Final Drive: Enclosed chain 

CHASSIS

• Wheelbase: 55.6 in. / 59.0 in. 
• Rake/Trail: 27.2 degrees/4.0 in. / 30.0 degrees/4.6 in. 
• Seat Height: 30.9 in. / 34.0 in. 
• Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. / 10.2 in. 
• Suspension, Front: 41mm fork, no adj., 5.5 in. travel / 43mm fork, no adj., 10.0 in. travel 
• Rear: Single shock, adj. spring preload, 5.5 in. travel / Single shock, fully adj., 10.0 in. travel 
• Brakes, Front: Single 320mm disc w/ 2-piston floating caliper & ABS 
• Rear: Single 240mm disc w/ 1-piston floating caliper & ABS 
• Wheels, Front: Cast aluminum, 17 x 3.50 in. / Spoked, tube-type, 21 x 1.85 in. 
• Rear: Cast aluminum, 17 x 4.50 in. / Spoked, tube-type; 18 x 2.50 in. 
• Tires, Front: 110/70-17 / 90/90-21 
• Rear: 150/60-17 / 120/80-18 
• Curb Weight: 390 lb / 412 lb (factory claim) 

GEAR UP

• Helmet: Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro 
• Jacket: Klim Baja S4 
• Gloves: Racer Rally 2 
• Pants: Pando Moto Karldo Slim 
• Boots: Rev-It Ginza 2 

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