Can-Am Reveals Specs of New Electric Motorcycles
Can-Am motorcycles were legendary in the motocross scene in the 1970s. Sadly, the once-revered brand hasn’t produced new motorcycles for nearly four decades, although its three-wheelers have been quite successful.
Two years ago, the Canadian marque dropped the bomb and announced it was working on two new motorcycles. Apart from the bikes being electric, however, the company has kept their specs and performance details hush-hush.
Now the company has finally pulled the curtain on the specifications. The new 2025 Can-Am Pulse and Origin bikes are available for pre-order, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2025. With the pre-orders, Can-Am also published the full specs of the bikes.
Here’s what you can expect from the 2025 Can-Am Pulse and Origin
Shared Features
Before diving into what sets the bikes apart, let’s start with what they have in common. The most obvious shared feature is the electric motor.
Both bikes rely on Can-Am’s proprietary Rotax E-Power unit. The powerplant produces 47 ponies’ worth of oomph and 53lb-ft of torque. That puts these new bikes roughly on the same line as 500cc ICE-equipped bikes (just so you know what to compare them against).
In practice, the Rotax E-Power is supposed to propel the bikes forward at a maximum top speed of 80 mph. With instant torque, the Pulse has a claimed 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds, with the Origin reaching the same speed in 4.3 seconds.
Supplying the motor with electricity is an 8.9-kWh battery that features Can-Am’s liquid cooling system (as does the engine). The company claims the system cools the bike more efficiently than air cooling, thus extending battery lifespan and making very fast charging possible.
In numbers, that “very fast charging” translates to the battery going from 20% to 80% in 50 minutes on a Level 2 charger. With a Level 1 charger, you’ll have to wait just over three hours for the same results — so you better have access to a Level 2 charger.
Although the liquid-cooled battery might last longer in terms of years, you can’t say the same in terms of miles. The mileage range of both bikes is lackluster at best, but we’ll get back to that later. At least the battery has bot active and passive regeneration to put a few extra miles back in it during the ride.
Both the Pulse and Origin feature an interesting enclosed “silent chain” solution. They have a regular chain final drive, but it’s hidden in a chain case with an automatic tensioner. The arrangement aims to keep debris off the chain, while the oil-containing case should keep the chain optimally lubed.
The transmission is a clutchless direct drive one that offers a reverse function. At least on paper, it’s more or less identical to other electric bikes, like Zero.
Both motorcycle feature a well-sized, 10.25-inch touch screen for displaying information and controlling the electronics. The display offers BRP Connect and Apple CarPlay connectivity. We’re not sure what Can-Am has against Android users.
Finally, riders can customize the Pulse and Origin with LinQ accessories. The catalog includes what you’d expect, from top cases and saddlebags to heated grips, windshields, hand- and brush guards, and so on.
2025 Can-Am Pulse
In the 2025 Pulse, you’ll find a commuter-oriented naked street bike. It’s relatively compact and lightweight, which further plays into the motorcycle’s urban character.
The bike has a 55.6-inch wheelbase and a curb weight of 390 pounds. At 30.86 inches, its seat height isn’t cruiser low, but even shorter riders shouldn’t have much trouble with it.
On paper, the Pulse promises quick handling with a 27.2-degree rake and 3.97-inch trail. Wheel diameter is 17 inches back and front, and the cast wheels are clad in Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires.
For suspension, we have a 41mm inverted KYB fork with 5.5 inches of travel and a Sachs shock with preload adjustment and the same travel. The brakes come from J.Juan, with a 320mm disc and two pistons up front and a 240mm disc and a single piston in the rear.
In terms of electronics, Can-Am offers four ride modes—Normal, Eco, Rain, and Sport+—that affect the engine’s characteristics. You also get ABS and traction control.
For the Pulse, Can-Am promises a maximum range of 100 miles in city riding. The range is sufficient for your daily commute, but nothing more—this is not a motorcycle you should take on an extended tour.
The bike comes painted Bright White/Carbon Black. If you pitch in for the Pulse ‘73 trim, you get Sterling Silver instead of white, alongside “‘73” badging, a LinQ gauge spoiler, and signature LED lights.
The basic 2025 Can-Am Pulse retails for $13,999 and the ‘73 trim for $15,999.
2025 Can-Am Origin
The 2025 Can-Am Origin is the company’s new electrified dual sport motorcycle. Harkening back to the company’s motocross roots, the bike promises to combine Can-Am heritage with modern features.
With an aim to offer more stability than its sibling, the Origin features a longer 59-inch wheelbase and a slightly less steep 30-degree rake. Ground clearance is almost doubled, the Origin boasting 10.8 inches of space before skid plate starts scraping rocks. Consequently, the Origin weighs more at 412 pounds.
For smoothing out rough trails, the Origin comes with an inverted 43mm KYB fork that sports 10 travel inches. In the rear, you’ll find a KYB HPG shock with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound, alongside 10 inches of travel.
The Origin’s brakes are identical to the Pulse. Its spoked wheels have 21-inch front and 18-inch rear sizes. Out of the factory, the bike comes with Dunlop D605 tires.
In the tech department, you’ll find the Normal, Eco Rain, and Sport ride modes, in addition to Off-Road and Off-Road+. There’s also ABS and traction control, as with the other Can-Am.
And now we get to the can of worms that is the bike’s range. On a full battery, Can-Am promises 90 miles of riding—in a city. In combined riding, the Origin’s battery lasts only for a claimed 70 miles.
That’s not very much for a dual sport.
Like the Pulse, the Origin is available in a Bright White/Carbon Black colorway. The ‘73 trim adds the Sterling Silver paint, ‘73 badging, signature LED lights, and a LinQ windshield.
The 2025 Can-Am origin bears an MSRP of $14,499, while the ‘73 trim goes for $16,499.