Many Indian motorcycle enthusiasts have preferred Royal Enfield as their choice of long distance touring motorcycles for as long as I can remember. The cult of the brand is built on its classic styling, thumping engine note, and a sense of adventure it brings to the riding experience. However, the ABZO VS01 arrives today with modern electric technology, delivering similar cruiser aesthetics with the benefits of electric propulsion – lower running costs, zero emissions and instant torque. Yet, touring on a bike powered by electricity introduces a host of new issues, the most common of which are operating without a way to charge the bike or feeling anxious about the bike running out of electric power. Can the VS01, with its 250cc power and all other features, really be a viable alternative to the tried and trusted Royal Enfield for those long highway trips and mountain adventures? Can it create the same kind of emotional connect, the same kind of community it couldn't over decades that Royal Enfield has?