Swedish design manager Stefan Ytterborn has worked for globally recognized brands including IKEA, Ericsson, Saab and Absolut Vodka. In 2005 he launched POC, a cycling and snow protective gear company that was purchased by Dainese in 2015. Ytterborn and his new team at Cake just introduced the Kalk electric off-road motorcycle, with a range of 50 miles and a top speed to match.
“Light, silent and clean electric off-road motorbikes will make the era of noise, disturbance, pollution and complexity a thing of the past,” Ytterborn said. “The category will evolve into an independent pursuit, offering action and magic in combination with responsibility and respect toward people and planet.”
A $1,000 deposit gets you in line for just one of 50 limited-edition Kalks, with delivery slated for mid summer 2018. Retail price is $14,000.
The Kalk is a high-concept, limited-production design item, with visual cues reminiscent of Philippe Starck’s iconic Aprilia Moto 6.5 – it’s those seamless surface transitions and ultra-clean, pale color tones. While it has excellent suspension, brakes, and theoretical performance, it’s real-world off-road capabilities remain to be seen – is this a serious dirt bike, or a beautiful trail bike? Or something else – a beautiful object?
