This Electric Motorcycle Is A Perfect Mix Of Retro And Modern Design

Electric motorcycles are not uncommon anymore and almost all the major bike manufacturers have already announced an impending transition to EVs. That being said, we seldom see a newcomer in the industry attempting to make an electric motorcycle from the ground up. Even fewer actually make it to production. Switch Motorcycles now aims to change that with its ‘eScrambler’.

Unveiling the first ever EV under the its banner, Switch Motorcycles has unveiled the eScrambler prototype that sports a retro but surprisingly futuristic design. Started by Shanghai-based Matthew Waddick who has been building street-legal electric customs for years now, the company comes as the first ever attempt by the man to launch a production model.

Switch eScrambler

As for the eScrambler, Matthew roped in a former Yamaha Japan designer named Michel Riis. The idea was to come up with an electric motorcycle similar to the Shanghai Customs’ eTracker concept but with better performance specs.

So the team attempted to achieve some performance numbers with the eScrambler. A top speed of 150 kmph, a range of 150 km as well as an acceleration of 0 to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds. Now if you are aware of what the other electric motorcycles in the market offer, you would know that these numbers are mighty Impressive for a newfound company to achieve.

The major challenge, however, was posed by the design of the bike. A combination of performance with a unique styling and a low cost production is what every OEM desires but is equally difficult to achieve. A look at the bike and we can see that Michel Riis has nearly perfected the mix here.

The tank of the eScrambler, for instance, has a dual purpose on the bike. Apart from providing a retro theme to the vehicle, it also houses most of the electrical wiring of the bike to give it a neat look on the outside.

Switch eScrambler

As for the battery on the eScrambler, an 11kWh of battery made of Panasonic battery cells backs a ‘mid drive’ motor with an output of 50kW, promising a good burst of speed upon a throttle.

Other interesting highlights include a 18-inch aluminum KTM rims at both the front and the back, KTM forks to match the central mono shock, three speed modes, integrated wi-fi, built-in GPS tracking, digital display, cruise control, USB phone charging, and more.

The bike still has a long way to come to production. Due in 2022, it is yet to have an ABS system installed as well as deliver the required power output for the promised 0 to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds.