Electronic mobility startup Volcon E-PowerSports launched into the e-bike market last year with the high-performance Brat electric bike, a menacing yet versatile beast with a bold motorcycle spirit designed to be reliable and crazy at the same time and to be used for both urban commutes and daring adventures off the beaten track.
Now, the fledgling company has partnered with custom motorcycle shop Droog Motors to launch a restyled version of the Brat, displaying the gritty potential of the already popular two-wheeler. The result of this collaboration has been christened simply Droog x Volcon Brat and features a sinister design that seamlessly blends modern lines with vintage curves. It is a machine that strikes a surprising balance between visual appeal and performance.
Droog Motors has been in the business of making custom full-size motorcycles since 2016, and they are known for producing one-offs, with each new bespoke project based on the client's configuration. This time, however, they ventured into something new, cranking up the looks and performance of a compact e-bike. And instead of a one-off, they will deliver a limited edition version of the Volcon Brat.
"Even though we have prior experience with electric motorcycles and constructing our e-fighter, this creation is something unique, something that stands out," said Max Droog, founder of Droog Moto.
The original Brat e-bike already boasts a sleek, minimalist frame, standing as proof of its utilitarian roots, but Droog's signature style is a bit more apocalyptic and blacked-out, so the award-winning custom motorcycle shop outfitted Volcon's Exo-Arch chassis with a brand-new 3D-printed, all-black body kit to give it a more menacing look.
The lightweight carbon 3D-printed materials help cut down on weight, and even though the custom e-bike preserves the stock 750W hub motor and 48V 15.6Ah battery, it is more agile. Moreover, Droog equipped it with Magura MT7E disc brakes, a DNM suspension with a rear shock for more suspension travel and a full range of adjustability, and chunky 20-inch Allscape off-road tires that make it look like it can take on any terrain.
Other Droog signature design cues include a bigger front fork, a neat 1 1/8″ moto bar setup, an ultra-stubby front fender, and a tracker-inspired front number board that incorporates a pair of LED strips with a dynamic startup animation. For enhanced night-time visibility, there is a Diode Dynamics-supplied LED headlight concealed just behind the front forks, which is activated via a new thumb switch on the bars.
The shop also put a sharp-edged, boxy fuel tank on the Brat, but it just serves as a stylized ornament on the frame's top tube. A posh-looking Hyperfighter-style suede seat and a bespoke rack round up the aggressive appearance of the bespoke e-bike.
The stylish Droog X Volcon Brat two-wheeler might look like a motorcycle, but it still meets the classifications of a Class 2 e-bike, meaning you don't need a special license to ride it.
The stock electric motor propels it to a top speed of 28 mph (45 kph), while the 48V battery pack is expected to provide 70 miles (113 km) of range. However, thanks to the up-specced components fitted by Droog Moto, the custom e-bike delivers superior performance.
The limited edition Droog x Volcon Brat electric bike is available for order now for a price of $5,800, which means the custom moto shop's influence boosted the Brat's value by $3,000 (the stock e-bike has a $2,800 price tag).
After spending a few years as a copy editor, Ancuta decided to put down the eraser and pick up the writer's pencil. Her favorites subjects are unusual car designs, travel trailers and everything related to the great outdoors. Full profile
Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?
Google News