Of all of the manufacturers punting out potential for the Powersports trade, I’d say CAKE’s bought probably the most distinctive cat within the proverbial bag.
The Swedish bike model has been dedicated to zero-emission scoots since 2016, with forages into the extra sustainable components of our trade experimenting on paper-based fairings, supporting anti-poaching efforts, and quite a few different highly effective perks.
After all, if you’re profitable good scores and design awards out the wazoo, you retain at it – which is why CES 2023 was aware about CAKE’s latest heavy-hauling utility machine, the Åik.
Sporting a mere 78lb/35.5kg, this child is able to something as much as 441lbs/200kg, together with her uber-versatile design carrying a shocking cargo capability of 363lbs/165kg.
Vary-wise, you’re taking a look at a median of 74.5 miles with pedal help (relying on what number of villages you’re shifting that day), translating to as a lot as 223 miles with the addition of two extra optionally available batteries (may as effectively add the batteries, actually…goodness is aware of the bike can deal with it).
Add a $6,470 USD pricepoint and a drivetrain boasting a “1,000W peak mid-drive motor with a nominal score of 500W and a 100Nm torque score,” and also you’ve simply had your self the last word, sustainable, eco-friendly scoot for that grocery journey you’re about to make on an empty abdomen.
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