CAKE Kalk& is the street-legal sibling of its off-road precursor, the Kalk OR. Although both motorcycles may look similar on the outside, the Kalk& has a few developments inside. It is one of the first vehicles in the Light Electric Offroad Motorbikes category. Every single machine component is developed from an empty sheet to support the intended level of quality and durability. Its focus on off and on-trail riding provides a quiet, gliding experience. The bike is strongly influenced by downhill and enduro mountain bikes, both in feel and handling. CAKE has taken motorcycle riding to a whole new level with an electrical drive train development.
A street-legal sibling of its precursor, the Kalk OR, the Kalk& may look the same on the exterior but has significant developments when considering the internal workings. As there was no reference, every single component was made from scratch, making the bike one of the first of its kind.
Different Ride Modes For A Varied Experience
The high RPM and progressive span of the electric motor leave just throttling and braking in the rider's hands. The Kalk& comes with three main rude modes. The first mode is called the explore mode, which is the ultimate mode during exploration. The excite mode has about a 2-hour ride time and a top speed of 44 mph. The final mode is the excel mode, which offers maximal speed and torque. In this mode, there are no restrictions on performance. It is perfect when one needs all the power available. It gives a riding time of one hour.
Cake offers three brake modes as well. The freewheel brake mode has no motor brakes. It gives the same feeling as riding a bike. It is perfect for mellow riding and the ultimate freedom experience. The 2-stroke motor brake with energy regeneration is a moderate engine brake. As one releases the throttle, one feels the bike slowing down at a slow pace. The 4-stroke motor brake with energy regeneration significantly slows down the motorcycle on the release of the throttle. This brake mode is best suited for technical tracks where complete control of the vehicle is needed.
The Elevated Performance
With a weight of 137 lbs without the battery and 174 lbs with the battery, the Kalk& is a unique motorcycle with elevated features. The upside-down fork suspension is air/oil sprung and features 38 mm stanchion tubes for extra rigidity and strength. There is a 204 mm travel, which Öhlins have specially developed. Adjustable for high-speed compression, low-speed compression, and low-speed rebound, the forks are equipped with Öhlins advanced 3 stage air springs. There is a 205 mm Öhlins TTX22 rear suspension with Cake internals and a specific spring. The bike is fitted with a 25-degree fork angle, 1,310 mm wheelbase, 900 mm seat height, 300 mm ground clearance, and four-piston stainless steel disc brakes.
Cake offers a 18650 lithium-ion battery that reaches 0 to 100% in 2.5 to 3 hours in a standard outlet. The display has a speedometer, odometer, trip meter, battery status, and a power usage indicator. There is a 6061 aluminum, extruded, forged, machined, and painted frame with an aerospace-grade 7050 aluminum handlebars, which is 800 mm wide and has a 20 mm rise. Cake also offers a 7075 aluminum aerospace-grade stem and an SKF stainless steel conical bearings headset. Kaalk& comes with painted polycarbonate fenders and bodywork with SKF bearings throughout the bike.
It is a direct-drive-train motorcycle with an electric interior permanent magnet motor that has a power of 10 kW. The bike is equipped with a 42 Nm torque on the shaft and a 252 Nm torque on the wheel. It has a rubber-infused front sprocket and 72 teeth rear sprocket with a 420 O-ring chain.
The Price Tag Of Kalk&
Cake's price tag has been put forward for a Kalk& is $14,000. As the company has made each motorcycle component from scratch, the pricing does not seem to be a stretch. The efforts put into the design and the performance are to be noted before comparing it with other available models. It is a one-of-a-kind and the first vehicle in the Light Electric Offroad Motorcycles category. It is perfectly street legal and offers a mode designed for commuting purposes. The pricing is based on all these factors.
The Cake Kalk& is one-of-a-kind in the new category of lightweight electric off-road motorcycles, and it is built from scratch. There are no references for any of the components needed for the desired outcome. It is lightweight and has multiple driving modes and braking features. It is perfectly street-legal, unlike its precursor, the Kalk OR.