Brabus Wants BMW S 1000 RR Money For An Electric Bike With 31 HP

Brabus has taken a break from building V8-powered monsters with enough torque to twist the planet, and has partnered with a French motorcycle manufacturer to build three all-electric bikes. Dubbed the DAB 1a Brabus, Brabus Urban E, and Brabus Urban E First Edition, they appear well-suited for inner-city use.

All three are based on DAB’s existing 1a but offer different performance levels and unique designs. The DAB 1a Brabus is finished in black and features exposed carbon fiber on the belly pan, front fender, and engine cover inserts. It also rocks matte black wheel covers and an Alcantara seat with gray stitching, giving it a low-profile and stealthy look.

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Power comes courtesy of a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, driving a rear-mounted electric motor with 31 hp and 291 lb-ft (395 Nm) of torque. Brabus says the bike can travel up to 93 mph (150 km/h) on a charge and run through to 75 mph (120 km/h), while it can be charged from 20 to 100 percent through a standard household plug in about 3 hours.

Brabus DAB 1a

Then there’s the Brabus Urban E. It ups the ante with an upgraded motor delivering 37 hp and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm). The Urban E also introduces carbon-fiber air ducts on the left and around the motor to help keep the electric motor cool, while the battery pack is untouched.

Style And Power

Other upgrades include newly painted gloss-black parts with red accents and carbon-fiber pieces. The wheel covers are also made from carbon fiber, vertical DRLs have been added, and there’s a Supermoto-style handlebar with CNC-machined aluminum levers. Brabus has also added keyless start to this model and included several different riding modes: Eco, Street, Sport, Nitrous, and Reverse. What’s more, there’s also a fully adjustable suspension and upgraded Brembo brakes.

Brabus Urban E

Rounding out the trio is the Urban E First Edition. It has all the same features as the regular Urban E, but is offered in four distinctive colors: Peetch, Desert Sand, Superviolet, and Fusion Red. Each color will be limited to just 10 units.

While the designs of the bikes are quite appealing, their prices aren’t so pretty. The base DAB 1a Brabus starts at €16,590 ($19,500), the Urban E is priced from €20,800 ($24,400), and the First Edition is €32,500 ($38,100). To put those figures into perspective, you can get a brand new BMW S 1000 RR, a top-notch superbike that comes with no less than 215 hp, loaded with features for around €25,000 ($29,000). Guess it’s another case of horses for courses…

Brabus Urban E First Edition