The Saroléa SP7 marks the return of a Belgian motorcycle brand after half a century, If Saroléa doesn’t sound familiar, that’s because the Belgian marque is returning to motorcycles after 50 years. The company was founded in 1850 as an arms and munitions m aker, then moved on to bicycles and eventually motorcycles. It disappeared after merging with another Belgian motorcycle company, Gillet Herstal. It’s a leading-edge machine with a carbon fiber frame and swingarm. Saroléa claims 130 KW good for 180 hp with the bike hitting 60 mph from a standstill in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. (photo @ Robert Mitchell/Stillmation)
Vintage-Style Café Racer With A 180 HP Electric Motor
Published by June 13th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.9 Responses to “Vintage-Style Café Racer With A 180 HP Electric Motor”
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One fast machine! Electric motors have instantaneous torque. I guarantee you Jay Leno gets one of the first available.
Pretty cool looking.
You can’t deny that e-motorcycles are going to replace combustion engine ones. How many custom builders are ready to work on them?
I want one!
When I can do a 1,000 mile day on one, like I can with either of the 2 bikes I currently own, then and ONLY then would I consider such a contraption…Hell I’ll even make a concession.. when I can do a 500 mile day and not have to spend half of it plugged in somewhere….
Wow, its look like half cafe racer and another half is sportbike. But the most importantly ‘Electrifying’!
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“… look like half cafe racer and another half is sportbike….”
When did cafe racers stopped being sports bikes….???
Or Is-ziss one-a those clueless distinctions without a difference.
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I don’t need a special occasion to get dressed up and pack the bike for a 500 mile ride. Ride to work, ride to meet up with friends or family, go out to dinner, or just ride for the fun of going for a ride. There’s a whole lotta riding to do besides getting an IBA patch.
Why do you say “marks the return” ? Of a name that has no ties whatsoever to the original . On which the copyrights have lapsed ?
About time for another Norton, Vincent or Indian return….