beachman ‘64 e-bike brings back 1960s cafe racer and old-school motorcycle aesthetics

1960s cafe racer style around Beachman ‘64 e-bike

Beachman ‘64 e-bike revives the aesthetics of the 1960s cafe racer and old-school motorcycles with its vintage shape, a round headlight, and a leather-style seat. Equipped with an electric engine instead of a gas motor, the pedals camouflage as the bike footpegs, almost invisible on the side of the two-wheeler. The team steers away from going digital, unlike the modern electric bikes full of apps, screens, and new features. With the Beachman ‘64 e-bike resembling a 1960s cafe racer, the only controls on board are manual and tactile.

There’s no need to connect any smartphones, and there’s no AI system on board; riders just get on and go, just like the classic motorcycles in the past. The retro-looking frame with a leather seat gives the rider a cushiony and stable cruise, and the weight of the e-bike is balanced, so it handles well on the open roads. The team says that the riders can sit in a relaxed position, making it good for both short trips and longer rides.

all images courtesy of Beachman

Three modes with the fastest one for open roads

The Beachman ’64 e-bike offers three different riding modes, so the rider can choose the one that fits the situation. The E-Bike Mode is the classic, with a top speed of 20 miles per hour (32 km/h), which is ideal for riding in city bike lanes or just taking a relaxed trip around town. The Moped mode allows the two-wheeler to go up to 30 miles per hour (48 km/h), suitable for faster city commutes or longer rides.

Then, there’s the off-road mode, the fastest one, which gives the Beachman ’64 e-bike 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). The team says that this setup is best used for country roads or open areas, not city streets. Because of these varying modes and speeds, the two-wheeler is legal as a moped, which means riders in many places can enjoy higher speeds than with normal e-bikes.

Beachman ‘64 e-bike revives the aesthetics of the 1960s cafe racer

removable battery for the two-wheeler

Inside the Beachman ’64 e-bike is a removable lithium battery. The basic battery is 2.88 kWh (40 Ah) and gives it up to 55 miles (88 km) of riding range, while the larger battery option – 3.6 kWh (50 Ah) – lets the rider go up to 70 miles (113 km) on one charge. The battery is also removable, so riders can take it out and charge it inside their home or workplace. With the fast-charging capabilities, the battery can reach up to 80 percent in just three hours.

The Beachman ’64 e-bike also has regenerative braking, which means it can recover energy each time the rider slows down or stops, making the battery last longer. So far, the motorcycle-looking ride is available with multiple performance and terrain upgrades upon request to make the two-wheeler custom for the owner.

it features a vintage shape, a round headlight, and a leather-style seat

view of the satchel bag on the side and the bike pedal almost invisible below it

view of the leather seat and rear wheel

rear headlights to signal the riders behind

side profile of the two-wheeler

the ride is equipped with an electric engine instead of a gas motor

there’s an off-road mode best used for country roads or open areas, not city streets

project info:

name: Beachman ’64 e-bike

brand: Beachman | @beachman

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