If electric bikes haven’t caught your attention yet, here’s one that might. Okapi, a Boston-based start-up, is producing a unique e-bike that bridges the gap between motorcycles and ordinary bikes.

These aren’t normal bikes. If the futuristic appearance doesn’t give them away, the specs (规格) will: Okapi’s bikes have an all-electric range of up to 40 miles and a top speed of around 30 mph. Those aren’t crazy numbers, but they are more than adequate for an ordinary bike. The company’s selling its bikes for just under $3,000. That’s in line with other e-bikes’ pricing, but Okapi’s bikes look more appealing than the others, which try (with varying degrees of success) to look like normal bicycles.

The bikes’ full suspension, hidden storage, and 1,000-watt motor all add up to a fun ride. Okapi’s design appears to be stronger and more able to handle the bumps (碰撞) than many other electric bikes, some of which appear to be modeled after old models. The main downside to Okapi’s design is that it supports a maximum of 280 pounds, which may stop some riders enjoying the bike.

Okapi’s approach to the e-bike is a little different from others’. While more than one company tries to hide their electric powertrain (动力系统) underneath slim bodywork, Okapi puts it all out for the world to see in a big, square battery pack. There’s almost a futuristic dirt bike look to the bike, which is less awkward than it sounds.

Electric bikes are getting cheaper, almost every day, but Okapi’s product charges a high price: The Starter Edition bike costs $2,989.98. The good news is that Okapi’s bike looks better and stronger than many offerings on the market today.

Though they’re not the most mainstream product out there, e-bikes are worth the coin at almost any price. If you’re considering buying an electric bike, do it. E-bikes absolutely offer you an enjoyable and exciting experience, even on the cheaper end.

【小题1】What do we know about Okapi’s new bike?

A．Its look is normal.	B．Its speed is steady.
C．It has a lower price.	D．It has a limited load.

【小题2】What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The battery pack.	B．Slim bodywork.
C．The electric powertrain.	D．Okapi’s approach.

【小题3】What is the author’s attitude toward e-bikes?

A．Objective.	B．Unclear.
C．Conservative.	D．Supportive.

【小题4】Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．E-bikes: Cooler than You Think

B．E-bikes: a Future Leader of Bikes

C．E-bikes: a Better Replacement for Cars

D．E-bikes: a Mainstream Way of Transportation