Back in late 2024, I posted here about a major shift in my riding future. I had picked up an Energica Experia—an Italian-built electric touring bike that promised torque, silence, and cutting-edge tech. After years riding ICE bikes like my trusted Honda NT700V, I figured this was the next evolution.
I named her Xena. She looked the part, rode like a beast, and for a while, all signs pointed to a worthy successor.
But the problems started early.
First, the tail subframe suffered a structural failure. A serious one. It was repaired. I moved on. But then the motor itself failed—unexpectedly and completely. That’s not a small thing to overlook.
I submitted a detailed engineering risk analysis. Provided full documentation, photos, and history. I worked with the dealership. But Energica (specifically Chris Paz and Stefano Benatti) denied warranty coverage, citing “frame modifications.” For the record, those mods had zero impact on the motor mount, powertrain, or wiring. Their claim was a deflection, not a diagnosis.
Then came the kicker: Energica declared bankruptcy. The corporate lifeline vanished mid-claim, and any hope of resolution evaporated.
Their “solution”? Offer me a discounted replacement motor for $500 and quote me $2,500 in labor at the dealership. On a bike that already had a major subframe failure and is now an orphaned product. No thanks.
So now, I’m preparing to file a claim through GEICO, strip my accessories, and move on. The dream is dead.
To anyone here considering an Energica—don’t.
Without warranty support, it’s a $25,000 gamble with no safety net. And once the lights go out at corporate, you’re left with a paperweight that needs a charging station and a prayer.
Final thoughts?
The Energica Experia had potential. The tech is sound. But the company behind it failed to honor the basics: support your riders, own your defects, and stand behind your product. When they didn’t, they lost more than a customer—they lost a rider who was ready to champion their evolution.
I named her Xena. She looked the part, rode like a beast, and for a while, all signs pointed to a worthy successor.
But the problems started early.
First, the tail subframe suffered a structural failure. A serious one. It was repaired. I moved on. But then the motor itself failed—unexpectedly and completely. That’s not a small thing to overlook.
I submitted a detailed engineering risk analysis. Provided full documentation, photos, and history. I worked with the dealership. But Energica (specifically Chris Paz and Stefano Benatti) denied warranty coverage, citing “frame modifications.” For the record, those mods had zero impact on the motor mount, powertrain, or wiring. Their claim was a deflection, not a diagnosis.
Then came the kicker: Energica declared bankruptcy. The corporate lifeline vanished mid-claim, and any hope of resolution evaporated.
Their “solution”? Offer me a discounted replacement motor for $500 and quote me $2,500 in labor at the dealership. On a bike that already had a major subframe failure and is now an orphaned product. No thanks.
So now, I’m preparing to file a claim through GEICO, strip my accessories, and move on. The dream is dead.
To anyone here considering an Energica—don’t.
Without warranty support, it’s a $25,000 gamble with no safety net. And once the lights go out at corporate, you’re left with a paperweight that needs a charging station and a prayer.
Final thoughts?
The Energica Experia had potential. The tech is sound. But the company behind it failed to honor the basics: support your riders, own your defects, and stand behind your product. When they didn’t, they lost more than a customer—they lost a rider who was ready to champion their evolution.
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