HMP Lightning MK.II · Street-legal electric motorcycle

4.9 Rider reviews

A real motorcycle.
For $3,999.

DOT-approved, plated, insurable and lane-splitting legal in California — at about half of what a street-legal electric motorcycle usually costs. The Lightning MK.II exists because this category should not start at $8,000.

Launch priceFrom $3,999
Compare at $4,499Save $500 at launch$0 dealer prep · $0 setup fee · Financing available
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DOT-approved & plateableRemovable 74V battery100% assembled on arrival1-year / 10,000-mile warranty
56 MPHTop speed
62 MIMax range @ 30 mph
7,000 WPeak power
$0Dealer prep + setup
Registration-readyVIN, MCO and registration papers included
100% assembledRide it out of the crate
Ships in 2 business daysFree pickup in Davis & SF
Financing availableSubject to approval
Two-up capable397 lb load capacity
$0 dealer prepNo surprise setup charge
The most affordable street-legal motorcycle HMP makes. Every dollar in the Lightning MK.II went into the parts that make it legal, quick and serviceable — not into a badge or a showroom.

Choose your Lightning

One bike. One battery. Pick a colour and go.

There is no confusing trim ladder here. Every Lightning MK.II is the same 56 mph, 74V 45Ah, DOT-approved motorcycle with the 110V portable charger in the box. Choose Black or Gray, add a rack if you carry things, and you are done.

Choose your colour · Required
HMP Lightning MK.II electric motorcycle in Black
Launch price · one version only

Lightning MK.II

74V 45Ah removable lithium · 110V portable charger included · 100% assembled on arrival.

$3,999 $4,499 Save $500 at launch
Top speed56 mph

Enough headroom for arterials and short freeway hops.

Max range62 mi

Reference figure at a steady 30 mph.

Peak power7,000 W

4,000 W rated, side-mounted gear motor.

Charge time4.5 hr

To full on the included 110V / 8 A (840 W) charger.

In the box
  • 110V portable charger (8 A / 840 W)
  • Physical key
  • MCO + full registration documentation

Complete your build

Add what you actually need.

The rear cargo rack is what turns the Lightning MK.II into a delivery bike, and the remote key gives you one-touch unlock and start. Both are optional — neither is required to ride.

Lightning MK.II Rear Cargo Rack Lightning MK.II Rear Cargo Rack Bolt-on mounting point for a delivery box, top case or grocery bag. Fits the MK.II rear end directly — no brackets to fabricate. +$129.00 View product details
Lightning MK.II Remote Key Lightning MK.II Remote Key Pairs with the Keyless-Go system for one-touch unlock and start. Keep it in a pocket, or hand one to whoever else rides the bike. +$49.00 View product details
Your build

Lightning MK.II — Black

56 mph street-legal motorcycle, 74V 45Ah removable battery, 110V portable charger included.

Estimated total before tax, freight & DMV$3,999
Lightning MK.II — Black$3,999
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Freight — California$350

Vehicle freight to a California address. Ships in 2 business days.

Freight — rest of US$500

Vehicle freight anywhere else in the United States.

Local pickupFree

Davis, CA (440 F Street) and San Francisco, CA (261 6th Street).

Prices shown exclude sales tax, DMV registration fees and freight. The Lightning MK.II is a motorcycle: a motorcycle licence (M1 in California) and motorcycle insurance are required to ride it on public roads.

The shape, and what it is

Scooter shape. Motorcycle papers.

You step through it instead of swinging a leg over a tank — so getting on and off stays easy in traffic, in a skirt, or with a passenger already seated. A flat floorboard, a 30.7-inch seat and an upright bar reach make it comfortable for a whole commute. What it does not share with a scooter is the paperwork: this registers, plates and insures as a motorcycle.

Step-through · flat floorboard 30.7 in seat height Upright two-up · 397 lb DOT-approved · plateable
HMP Lightning MK.II in black, side profile on city tarmac
Walk through it, don’t climb over itAn open frame and a flat floor, on 14-inch wheels — the ease of a scooter in something that plates as a motorcycle.
HMP Lightning MK.II front view showing the full DOT lighting package
27 inches acrossNarrow enough to move through traffic a car cannot — which is the point of being allowed in the lane between them.
HMP Lightning MK.II rear view showing the rack mounting points
A real seat for twoA flat bench rather than a perch, with 397 lb of rider-plus-cargo capacity behind you.
It plates and insures as a motorcycle

DOT-approved, with a 17-digit VIN, an MCO and complete registration paperwork included. You buy normal motorcycle insurance for it.

It needs a motorcycle licence

Because it is a motorcycle and not a moped, riding it on public roads requires a motorcycle licence — an M1 endorsement in California.

Lane splitting is legal in California

As a plated motorcycle it may legally lane split, which is what turns a congested commute into a predictable one. Rules differ by state.

Registration procedures, fees and licence requirements vary by state. HMP supplies the paperwork; the DMV process itself is yours to complete.

Rider fit

30.7 inches of seat height — low enough to matter.

The question people actually ask is "can I get a foot down at a red light?" Pick a height and see a real rider of that height on the bike.

A 5 foot 7 inch rider seated on the HMP Lightning MK.II with feet down at a stop
Rider height 5'7" 170 cm

Seat height 30.7 in (780 mm). A comfort estimate, not a guarantee — footing changes with inseam, footwear and road camber. The step-through frame makes mounting easier than the number alone suggests.

Estimated feet-down position
Tip-toe

Usually one-foot stops or both toes.

Balls of feet

Partial contact on both sides.

Mostly flat-foot

Strong everyday stoplight confidence.

Flat-footed

Easy support with both feet.

The rear end

Single-sided swingarm. Motor outside the wheel.

Unlike a hub motor, the Lightning MK.II puts a geared motor beside the rear wheel on a single-sided swingarm — which makes tyre service easier and delivers stronger low-speed torque.

Rear wheel of the HMP Lightning MK.II: the single-sided swingarm and the geared motor mounted beside the wheel Single-sided swingarm Geared motor
Motor sideThe arm and the geared motor both sit outboard of the wheel.
Brake side of the HMP Lightning MK.II rear wheel, showing nothing carrying the wheel on this side No arm this side
Brake sideNothing carries the wheel here — which is why it drops straight off.

Single-Sided Swingarm

The rear wheel is carried on one side only, so it comes off the open side — no axle to thread back through two supports, no second fork leg to unbolt.

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    Wheel off in minutesA tyre or brake job that ties up a hub-motor scooter for most of an afternoon is a much shorter visit here.
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    Service it anywhereConventional tyres, brakes and suspension — any competent motorcycle shop, no EV specialist required.

Side-Mounted Gear Motor

The motor sits beside the wheel rather than inside the hub, which leaves room for reduction gearing — and keeps the drive out of the way when the wheel comes off.

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    Motor stays mountedChange a tyre without disturbing the motor or its cabling. Nothing electrical is touched.
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    More torque where it countsReduction gearing multiplies torque for launch, hill climbing and riding two-up with a load.
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Watch the proof It still climbs with a heavier rider on board.

Two riders, 200 lb and 230 lb, up one of San Francisco's steep streets — a 22% grade, far sharper than anything a normal commute throws at you. Neither run bogs down, and the reduction gearing is why.

HMP Bikes · “Can the HMP Lightning MK.II Climb a 22% Grade Hill?”

Range, stated honestly

62 miles is the reference number. Here is what that means in traffic.

62 MI

The published maximum range, measured at a steady 30 mph — the standard reference condition used across the category.

We publish the reference number, not a fantasy number.

62 miles is measured at a constant 30 mph. Nobody rides at a constant 30 mph, which is why the second tab exists.

Real riding costs range. All of it does.

Stop-and-go traffic, hills, a passenger, cold weather and time spent near the 56 mph top speed all reduce range. Our working estimate for normal city riding is 40–48 miles.

The pack is 74V 45Ah — about 3.3 kWh.

That is the number to compare against other bikes. Watt-hours do not lie, and it is what the savings calculator below is built on.

Charging is the release valve.

Because the pack is removable and runs off a normal 110V outlet, a mid-day top-up at work or at home turns a 45-mile day into a 90-mile day.

Cost of running it

It costs about a third as much to run.

Same city, same miles. Pick the one that sounds like your week and see what stays in your pocket over five years.

You keep
$2,118

over 5 years and 20,800 miles, compared with a typical 150–160cc gas scooter.

$35average kept every month

Where the money goes, over five years

Fuel / energyYou keep —
Gas $1,170
Lightning $506
Maintenance partsYou keep —
Gas $374
Lightning $83
Shop labourYou keep —
Gas $1,595
Lightning $433
Total cost to run
Gas $3,140
Lightning $1,022

Excludes purchase price, tax, registration and insurance. Assumes about 80 mpg for a 150–160cc gas scooter and 76 Wh/mile for the MK.II, at $4.50/gal, $0.32/kWh and $130/hr shop labour over five years. Actual results vary.

Maintenance

You won't need a dealer the way you would with a gas bike.

Owning it should feel simpler than owning a gas scooter. No spark plugs, no valve service, no fuel system and no CVT belt to replace — what is left is tyres, brakes and periodic safety checks, and any qualified local motorcycle or powersports shop can handle that work.

Routine service stays local. HMP becomes your electrical support team — not a mandatory dealer visit for every normal maintenance item.
Owner-manual schedule, simplified

How many miles. What to do. That's it.

600 miFirst inspection

Safety items, fasteners, brakes and battery-system health after break-in.

Every 3,700 miPeriodic check

Tyres and pressure, brake pads and fluid level, suspension, fasteners, electrical health.

Every ~11,200 miDeep electrical check

Battery and controller diagnostics, plus brake-fluid service per the manual.

As wornTyres & brake pads

Replace on actual tread and wear — regen braking makes pads last far longer.

NeverEngine service

No oil, spark plugs, valves, air filter, coolant or CVT belt. Ever.

That's the whole schedule. Any qualified local motorcycle shop handles the mechanical items; HMP supports everything electrical.

One bike · Four honest jobs

What $3,999 actually replaces.

This is not a lifestyle object. At $3,999 it is a street-legal way to stop paying for a second car, a rideshare habit or a gas delivery scooter — and it is good at all three.

Rider carrying the removable 74V battery pack into an apartment building beside the HMP Lightning MK.II
Apartment

No garage, no problem.

The 74V pack lifts out at about 40 lb and charges off any 110V household outlet in roughly 4.5 hours. You never have to negotiate with a landlord about an outdoor socket.

HMP Lightning MK.II fitted with the rear cargo rack and a delivery box on a city street
Delivery

It pays for itself in fuel.

397 lb of load capacity, a rack-ready rear end and a single-sided swingarm that makes tyre changes quick. For riders who work on two wheels, downtime is the real cost — and this bike minimises it.

Helmeted rider on the HMP Lightning MK.II lane-splitting on a Bay Area arterial
Commute

A plate, and the lane between the cars.

Because it registers as a motorcycle, in California it may legally lane split. That is what turns a 40-minute crawl into a 15-minute ride, and it is not something a fast e-bike can legally offer you.

Two adults riding together on the HMP Lightning MK.II
Two-up

Bring someone along.

Two-up seating with 397 lb of combined rider and cargo capacity. The passenger accommodation is part of the design, not an afterthought bolted to the tail.

Rider mounting the HMP Lightning MK.II, showing the 30.7-inch seat
First motorcycle

A sensible way to start.

A 30.7-inch seat, 56 mph of top speed and no clutch or gears. It is a real motorcycle that asks for an M1 licence — and it is a forgiving one to learn the road on.

Everyday equipment

Everything you need to ride is already included.

The Lightning MK.II spends its budget on the things that make it legal, quick and serviceable. Everything below is standard at $3,999 — no dealer prep, no mandatory upgrades. The two accessories at the end are the only paid extras, and neither is required to ride.

Standard

7,000 W peak gear motor

4,000 W rated, 7,000 W peak, mounted beside the wheel rather than inside it. Real acceleration away from a light, and a rear wheel that stays serviceable.

Standard

Removable 74V 45Ah pack

About 40 lb and roughly 3.3 kWh. Charge it in the bike or carry it inside — 4.5 hours to full on a normal 110V outlet.

Standard

14-inch wheels, single-sided swingarm

110/70-14 front and 120/70-14 rear — bigger wheels than a typical scooter, and a rear wheel you can actually get at.

Standard

5.5" LCD display

Speed, charge level and trip data on a clear backlit screen, directly in front of you.

Standard

Keyless-Go (waiting for the app)

Walk up and go — one-touch unlock and start, with no key barrel to line up in the dark and one less thing to lose.

Standard

USB charging port

Keep your phone alive through a long shift without taping a power bank to the handlebar.

Standard

LED headlight & DOT lighting

The full lighting package a street-legal motorcycle requires, not an accessory upsell.

Standard

IPX6 water resistance

Rated for rain and road spray. Wipe the water off after a wet ride and carry on.

Practical

Two-up, 397 lb capacity

A real passenger seat and enough payload for a rider, a passenger and a full delivery load.

Accessory available

Accessories: rear cargo rack · remote key

Add the bolt-on rear cargo rack ($129) to mount a top case or delivery box. Add the Remote Key ($49) for one-touch unlock and start. Neither is required to ride legally — the standard price already covers everything the law asks for.

Charging flexibility

One charger. One household outlet. No installation.

There is no wall box to install, no 240V circuit to run and no public network to sign up for. The Lightning MK.II ships with a 110V portable charger and a battery you can carry — which is the entire charging story.

Worth knowing: 4.5 hours is the time from empty to full. Most days you are topping up from half, not from zero — so an overnight charge is comfortably more than enough for a normal commute.
4.5 hr
Empty to full

Using the included 110V portable charger at 8 A (840 W), from any standard household outlet.

110V
Standard outlet, nothing special

No 240V circuit, no wall box, no electrician. The same socket your kettle uses.

~40 lb
Removable pack

Designed to be lifted out by an adult rider without tools or specialised equipment.

3.3 kWh
74V 45Ah of energy

At $0.32/kWh that is roughly $1 to fill — the number the savings calculator is built on.

Why the launch price is the whole point

More battery. More power. More speed. Less money.

These are the electric mopeds Americans actually cross-shop at this price — plus the gas default. On every number that decides what a commuter feels like to own — battery size, range, top speed, power — the Lightning MK.II wins, and it is the cheapest electric of the three.

HMP · Launch price Lightning MK.II $3,999 $4,499

3.33 kWh · 56 mph · 7,000 W peak. One removable pack, 62 miles at 30 mph, $0 dealer prep, 100% assembled.

The electric benchmark NIU NQi GTS $4,799

$800 more for a 2.1 kWh battery, 50 mph and 1,500 W rated power — about two-thirds of the MK.II's battery at nearly two-thirds less peak power.

Vespa-style electric Aventura-X EV30 $4,995

Needs two 1.44 kWh packs (2.88 kWh combined) to claim 70 miles; 2,900 W and 50 mph, for almost $1,000 more.

The gas default Yamaha Zuma 125 $3,799 +$460

125cc, before the $460 destination charge, dealer prep, tax and DMV. Petrol and oil changes for as long as you own it.

Ask every dealer for a written out-the-door quote.Dealer prep and setup charges vary by store and can add roughly $1,000–$1,500 in the San Francisco market. HMP charges $0 for both — the price above is the price of the vehicle.
Open the full capability comparison
ModelLightning MK.IINIU NQi GTSNIU MQi GT EVOAventura-X EV30Vespa ElettricaYamaha Zuma 125
Published base price$4,499 $3,999$4,799$5,659$4,995$7,999$3,799 + $460 destination
Battery74V 45Ah · 3.33 kWh single pack60V 26Ah · 2.1 kWh72V 26Ah ×2 · 3.74 kWh72V 20Ah ×2 · 2.88 kWh combined~4.2 kWh, fixedN/A — 1.6 gal tank
Range62 mi @ 30 mph, one pack~56 mi (spec; "up to 70" claimed)~46 mi (spec; "up to 62" claimed)Up to 70 mi — with both packs~62 mi city (claimed)~160 mi per tank (101 mpg)
Top speed56 mph50 mph62 mph50 mph45 mph~61 mph†
Motor power7,000 W peak · 4,000 W rated1,500 W rated (Bosch)5,000 W rated2,900 W~4,000 W peak125cc gas
Removable batteryYes · one ~40 lb pack does it allYesYes · two packsYes · two packs to carryNoN/A
Charges from a household outletYes · 110V, ~4.5 hrYes · ~9 hrYesYesYes · ~4 hr onboardN/A
Dealer prep / setup$0 / $0 · 100% assembledVaries by dealerVaries by dealerDirect / variesVaries by dealerVaries by dealer

Checked against the sellers' own US sites in August 2026: NIU's official West Coast store lists the NQi GTS at $4,799 (60V 26Ah, 1,500 W Bosch, spec range 56 mi vs "up to 70" marketing — we quote both) and the MQi GT EVO at $5,659 (72V 26Ah ×2 = 3,744 Wh, 5 kW, 62 mph, spec range 46 mi vs "up to 62" claimed). Aventura-X lists the EV30 at $4,995 (72V 20Ah ×2, 2,900 W, 50 mph). Vespa's US store lists the Elettrica 45 MPH at $7,999; its battery and motor figures are Piaggio's published specs. Yamaha lists the Zuma 125 at $3,799 plus $460 destination; † ~61 mph comes from independent road tests, and tank range is derived from its published 101 mpg × 1.6 gal. The one electric scooter here that outruns the MK.II — the MQi GT EVO — costs 42% more.

Lightning MK.II or FLASH

Two HMP motorcycles. The honest way to choose.

We would rather you buy the right one than the expensive one. The difference is speed and range — everything else about owning them is broadly the same.

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Lightning MK.II

$3,999
Top speed56 mph
Max range62 mi
Peak power7,000 W
Battery74V 45Ah single
Charging840 W portable, 4.5 hr
Best forCity commuting & delivery
Choose the Lightning MK.II
Step up

FLASH

From$4,999
Top speed60–75 mph
Max rangeUp to 106 mi
Peak powerUp to 15,000 W
Battery45 Ah single or 90 Ah dual
Charging2 kW or 3.3 kW onboard (J1772)
Best forFreeway speed & long range
See the FLASH

Choose the Lightning MK.II if you mostly ride in the city and want the best value on a plate. Step up to the FLASH if sustained freeway speed or 70+ mile days are part of your normal week — it also adds ABS with traction control, a dashcam, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, and onboard J1772 charging at 2 kW (3.3 kW on Flash Plus) instead of a 110V portable charger. FLASH pricing starts at $4,999 for the single-battery model; dual-battery configurations cost more.

Purchase with confidence

The questions a new-brand buyer should ask — answered.

Registration and paperwork

  • DOT-approved and registrable as a motorcycle
  • 17-digit VIN on the vehicle
  • MCO and complete registration documentation included
  • Requires a motorcycle licence — M1 in California
  • Lane splitting legal in California; check your own state

Service without dealer dependency

  • Any qualified motorcycle shop handles tyres, brakes and routine work
  • Single-sided swingarm makes rear-wheel service notably faster
  • Electrical support begins with a live HMP technician video diagnosis
  • HMP supplies repair instructions and replacement parts
  • Local mobile repair or an HMP technician arranged when needed
See the full four-step support plan

Warranty

  • 1 year or 10,000 miles for the motorcycle
  • 1 year or 10,000 miles for the battery
  • Battery capacity coverage below 70% during the warranty term
  • The battery pack can be replaced separately
Read the warranty terms

Delivery

  • Ships in 2 business days by vehicle freight
  • California freight: $350
  • Elsewhere in the US: $500
  • Free local pickup — Davis, CA and San Francisco, CA
  • Arrives 100% assembled — no setup required
See shipping details

Full specifications

Every dimension, every detail.

From footprint to power, capacity and charging — the complete technical picture of the Lightning MK.II, spec for spec.

Dimensions & Capacity

Footprint, weight and what it can carry.
Overall length75 in
Overall height48 in
Overall width27 in
Seat height30.7 in
Vehicle weight~260 lb
Load capacity (riders & cargo)397 lb
Seating capacity2 (two-up)
Front tyre110/70-14
Rear tyre120/70-14
Rear cargo rackAccessory ($129)
Remote keyNot included — accessory ($49)
USB charging portYes
Water resistanceIPX6
Side view
HMP Lightning MK.II side view with overall length and height dimensions
Front view
HMP Lightning MK.II front view with overall width and height dimensions

Performance

Power, top speed and rated range.
Vehicle classMotorcycle (street legal, DOT-approved)
Top speed56 mph
Max rangeUp to 62 mi (reference at 30 mph)
Peak power7,000 W
Rated power4,000 W
MotorSide-mounted gear motor
SwingarmSingle-sided
StartingPhysical key (included)
Keyless-GoHardware fitted — activates with the HMP app

Battery & Charging

Pack specs, charge time and charger.
Battery74V 45Ah removable lithium
Pack energy~3.33 kWh
Pack weight~40 lb
RemovableYes
Charger (included)110V portable, 8 A / 840 W
Charge time~4.5 hr to full

Specifications reflect standard configuration and are subject to change without notice. Rated range and reference speed are measured under controlled conditions; real-world range varies with rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding style.

See it in action

Watch the Lightning on the road.

A 22% grade San Francisco hill, acceleration, a full hands-on walkthrough, and exactly what comes out of the crate — all filmed on the Lightning MK.II itself.

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Can the HMP Lightning MK.II Climb a 22% Grade Hill? Bradford Street, SF HMP Bikes · 22% grade hill climb, San Francisco
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HMP Lightning MK.II — 0–50 MPH POV Performance Test HMP Bikes · POV acceleration run
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Walkthrough — Controls, Battery Swap & Wheel Removal HMP Bikes · Hands-on walkthrough
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Unboxing — exactly what arrives at your door HMP Bikes · Short

Common questions

Know before you order.

Do I need a motorcycle licence to ride it?
Yes. The Lightning MK.II is a motorcycle, not a moped or a scooter, so riding it on public roads requires a motorcycle licence — an M1 endorsement in California. If you do not have one yet, plan for the safety course and the DMV test before your bike arrives.
Can I register and insure it like a normal motorcycle?
Yes. It is DOT-approved and ships with a 17-digit VIN, the MCO and complete registration documentation. You register it at the DMV and insure it as a motorcycle. Registration procedures and fees vary by state.
How far does it really go?
The published maximum is 62 miles, measured at a steady 30 mph. In normal city riding — stop-and-go traffic, hills, some time near the 56 mph top speed — expect meaningfully less. Our working estimate is 40–48 miles, and because the battery is removable and charges from a normal 110V outlet, a mid-day top-up effectively doubles a day's usable range.
How do I charge it if I live in an apartment?
Lift the 74V pack out — it weighs about 40 lb — carry it inside, and plug the included 110V / 8 A (840 W) portable charger into any household outlet. About 4.5 hours takes it from empty to full. No garage, no wall box and no electrician required.
Does it arrive assembled?
Yes — 100% assembled on arrival. Unlike some vehicles that need handlebar and front-panel installation, the Lightning MK.II is ready to ride out of the crate once you have your plate and licence.
Is it waterproof?
It is rated IPX6, which covers rain and road spray. As with any motorcycle, we recommend wiping water droplets off after riding in heavy rain, and not pressure-washing the electrical areas.
What routine maintenance does it need?
No oil changes, spark plugs, valve adjustments, fuel-system service or CVT belt and roller replacement. Routine maintenance focuses on tyres, brake pads and discs, brake fluid, suspension and steering inspections, plus periodic battery and controller checks. The single-sided swingarm and side-mounted motor make rear-wheel work considerably faster than on a hub-motor scooter.
Do I need an HMP dealer for normal service?
No. Any qualified motorcycle or powersports shop can handle normal mechanical work — tyres, brakes, fluids and safety inspections. HMP provides direct support for the battery, controller and vehicle electronics.
Should I buy this or the FLASH?
Buy the Lightning MK.II if you mostly ride city streets and arterials, your normal day is under about 35 miles, and price matters. Step up to the FLASH if sustained freeway speed is part of your route or you regularly need 70+ miles between charges. The comparison section above lays out both side by side.
What does shipping cost, and can I pick it up?
Vehicle freight is $350 within California and $500 elsewhere in the United States, and orders typically ship within 2 business days. Local pickup is free at our Davis, CA location (440 F Street) and our San Francisco, CA location (261 6th Street).

Rider stories

Different riders. One Lightning.

4.9
★★★★★ Based on early rider feedback

Commuters, delivery riders, first-time motorcyclists — here is how the Lightning MK.II fits into very different days.

★★★★★ First motorcycle

“I got my M1 specifically for this bike. It was the only street-legal option I could actually afford, and at 5'9" I can get both feet down at a light without thinking about it. Four months in and I ride it every single day.”

Jordan A.New rider · Sacramento, CA
★★★★★ Delivery rider

“I run food six nights a week. Fuel used to be $60 a week and now it is about four dollars of electricity. Picked up a flat in month two and the shop had the rear wheel off in minutes because of that one-sided arm — that alone sold me.”

Rafael M.Delivery rider · Oakland, CA
★★★★★ Apartment charging

“Third-floor walk-up, no garage, no outlet in the lot. The pack comes out and charges next to my couch overnight. That is the whole reason I bought this instead of something with a fixed battery.”

Nadia K.Apartment resident · San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ Car replacement

“We sold the second car. Insurance, gas, parking and the payment all went away, and my commute got shorter because I can split lanes legally. The maths stopped being close pretty quickly.”

Devon P.Car-free commuter · San Jose, CA
★★★★☆ Honest note

“Range is the one thing to be realistic about — I get low 40s the way I ride, not 62. That is fine for my commute and I top up at work, but go in knowing it. Everything else has been better than I expected for the money.”

Sam W.Daily commuter · Davis, CA
★★★★★ Second rider in the house

“Bought the spare remote so my partner and I could both use it. It arrived fully built, we put the rack on in an afternoon, and it has been our grocery-and-errands vehicle ever since.”

Chris & Lin T.Shared household bike · Fremont, CA

HMP Lightning MK.II

The most affordable street-legal motorcycle we make.

Launch price $3,999, down from $4,499, for a DOT-approved, 56 mph, street-legal electric motorcycle with a removable battery — assembled, documented and ready to register. $0 dealer prep, $0 setup fee.

Choose Your LightningBook a Test Ride
Ships in ~2 business days100% assembledFinancing availableNationwide HMP support