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Our First Build - 1972 Yamaha CT2

Strip, Cut, & Build - Changing The EV Market With Recycling Motorcycles

After months of work, our first electric motorcycle has been completed. Thanks to the contributions of enthusiasts, non-profits, and family members, the Volta Motorcycles dream has become a reality. Learn more about the highlights, lowlights, and our overall progress on the build that started it all. Thank you & enjoy as we continue to share our journey!

Electrification & Upcycling At Its Finest

September 2024 - Donation Day!

After receiving our first grant from Bridgemakers Nonprofit, we set out to find a platform for our first build to demonstrate our capabilities. After a long search and many considerations, we elected to accept the donation of a 1972 CT2. The open frame, simple construction, and accessible parts made it the perfect solution to our needs. 

Home "Workshop" Teardown

25 stories up in Saint Paul, taking up space in Wesley's apartment, we started working on stripping down and cleaning the frame to begin sizing and drawing up our design plan. With safety and performance in mind, we put our frame's critical components under heavy inspection to ensure frame rigidity and prevent any unsafe road use.

Bare Frame Parts Selections

As the story with the CT2 and all future builds, we want to provide riders with a unique, one-of-a-kind e-motorcycle. Once the frame was stripped, we ordered new parts and components to bring new life to the Yamaha. Some notable mentions include:


- RFY Adjustable Nitrogen Shocks

- TZJ Ignition Solenoid for Redundancy 

- BraveWay LED Headlight w Halo Ring

- Alloy Brakes

Battery & Motor Mockups

While we waited on parts, we began doing mockups and calculations of the different configurations we'd like to offer from launch day. For all builds, these mockups allow us to plan the structure design for our frames. Because of this meticulous planning, we're able to offer  a 2 year powertrain warranty from the time of purchase.

Parts! Parts! Parts!

Is it an apartment, or is it a workshop?!?! As parts started to arrive and fill up what was left of the living room, we got to work installing the new handlebar, control switches, and accessory wiring. With quality being a huge focus, we spared no expense on everything top down.

Closer to Completion - Workshop Day

With all the parts and tools here, we were all hands on deck to get the frame rust-treated and painted, the new seat installed, the brakes fitted, and the wheels prepared for resurfacing. As we work on the battery and motor, our chassis is starting to take final form.

Parts Installation Complete - Meet the Chassis

After countless hours and hard work, all of our ordered parts have been installed. As we work on the final tweaks and programming of our motor controller, we're excited to get our powertrain matted to the chassis and the unit on the road burning rubber!

Welds, Modifications, & Fitment

Here's where the work goes from 0 - 100. New headlights, brakes, and small parts installed on our chassis day is an absolute cakewalk in comparison to mating our powertrain to the donated frame. A couple cuts to the frame, restructuring of parts, and a Coors 12 pack later, and the shell has been turned into a semi-functional motorcycle!

Meet our first build, 'Greased Lightning'

The first of many to come, Greased Lighting, a motorcycle that hasn't run in 50 years was brought back to life in a new light. Built by 5 college students in Wesley's apartment living room, Tyler's garage, and the Galtier Makers Lab, this motorcycle serves as the benchmark of our work and proof that recycled electrification is possible!

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Discover the Thrill of Electric Riding

Volta Motorcycles aims to make electric motorcycling accessible to everyone, championing sustainability and innovation in the transportation sector. We aim to empower our customers by providing reliable, stylish, and affordable electric motorcycles that contribute to a cleaner environment and a more sustainable future. Explore our exciting electric motorcycle lineup complete with warranties and finance options.

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Skip the Scrapyard - Convert Your Bike

Do you have an unused motorcycle that is not running or lying around? Volta Motorcycles will convert our customer's motorcycles into electric, street-legal rides! The customer is responsible for the cost of our powertrain, any fabrication work, and pick-up/delivery. Volta will warranty the entire unit per our warranty guide in our FAQ. Discover our powertrains below to find the one for you!

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