Small electric motorcycles face off against big-bore icons this week. In one corner, a custom electric commuter from Indonesia, and a golf-themed Super73 S2. In the other, a picture perfect Katana and a breathtaking Norvin.
EV1K electric motorcycle by Katalis Company We’ve enjoyed watching Katalis’ foray into electric mobility unfold. They’re a multi-disciplinary design studio based just south of Jakarta, Indonesia, with a keen interest in motorcycles. Their first electric bike, the EV.500, was a hit—and now they’ve pushed the concept one step further with the EV1K.
Like its predecessor, the EV1K is a compact electric bike, wrapped in aluminum bodywork that blends sci-fi elements with cues taken from wartime aircraft. It’s not a direct copy of the EV.500 though, and it’s clear that Katalis have refined the design in key places.…