There’s a marvelous history of smaller motorcycle manufacturers in France, and the tradition shows no sign of abating. Mash Motors is probably the best known outside La République, but the most interesting company right now is DAB Motors.
DAB is based in the beautiful city of Bayonne, in the Basque region of southwest France. We’ve already showcased their sharp-looking LM-S scrambler, but this new electric concept is the most significant step forward yet for founder Simon Dabadie and his colleagues.
Despite the name, the Concept-E is a fully functioning, rideable bike, developed from scratch. It looks as good as anything from a major factory, and it’s positioned as a lightweight urban commuter. Range is 110 km (68 miles) and top speed is 105 kph (65 mph).
It’s equipped with a 10kW motor and a 51V Li-ion battery, making it roughly the equivalent to a 125cc commuter bike. The motor output sits between the 8kW unit used in Husqvarna’s recent E-Pilen concept and the beefier 14.5kW of the Sondors Metacycle; the instant torque will give it an advantage over conventional vehicles when the traffic lights turn green.
DAB is based in the beautiful city of Bayonne, in the Basque region of southwest France. We’ve already showcased their sharp-looking LM-S scrambler, but this new electric concept is the most significant step forward yet for founder Simon Dabadie and his colleagues.
Despite the name, the Concept-E is a fully functioning, rideable bike, developed from scratch. It looks as good as anything from a major factory, and it’s positioned as a lightweight urban commuter. Range is 110 km (68 miles) and top speed is 105 kph (65 mph).
It’s equipped with a 10kW motor and a 51V Li-ion battery, making it roughly the equivalent to a 125cc commuter bike. The motor output sits between the 8kW unit used in Husqvarna’s recent E-Pilen concept and the beefier 14.5kW of the Sondors Metacycle; the instant torque will give it an advantage over conventional vehicles when the traffic lights turn green.
