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Retro-styled Cross ebike motors through the city and beyond

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Inspired by cafe racer motorcycles, the Cross "carries the vintage and styling shape of the legendary motorcycle back in the 1970s and embodies its core spirits: intrepid, upfront, and carefree without compromising the application of hi-tech elements in the design"
Splach
Inspired by cafe racer motorcycles, the Cross "carries the vintage and styling shape of the legendary motorcycle back in the 1970s and embodies its core spirits: intrepid, upfront, and carefree without compromising the application of hi-tech elements in the design"
Splach
The Cross offers pedal-assist and throttle-only riding modes, with the 750-W hub motor producing 85 Nm of torque
Splach
In the city or out on the trails, the Cross has a per-charge range of up to 125 miles
Splach
The space under the "fuel tank" can be used to host bags, hard cases and even perhaps a spare battery
Splach
Fat tires and full suspension will help smooth out uneven city roads or out-of-town trails
Splach
Splach says that the Cross can get to its top speed of 28 mph in 6-8 seconds
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LA-based e-mobility outfit Splach is returning to Indiegogo next month with a moto-inspired Class 3 ebike called the Cross, which rocks full suspension and air-filled fat tires, a 1-kW peak motor and 125-mile dual batteries.

Splach's successfully crowdfunded micromobility efforts have so far comprised powerful e-kickscoots, ebikes and strange mashups, and now the company is joining the likes of Super73, Vintage and Ride1Up with a retro moto-styled ride that sports modern ebike tech.

The Cross takes inspiration from cafe racer motorbikes, and even has an onboard simulator that rocks four engine revving sounds. Powering the beast is a 750-W Bafang rear-hub motor that peaks at 1,000 watts and produces 85 Nm (62.6 lb.ft) of torque for tackling inclines of up to 30%.

Riders can opt for pedal-assist or throttle only, with a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) available and a Shimano 7-speed gearset catering for more ride flexibility. Removable dual batteries offer a per-charge range of up to 125 miles (200+ km).

The Cross offers pedal-assist and throttle-only riding modes, with the 750-W hub motor producing 85 Nm of torque
Splach

The marriage of hydraulic suspension fork and rear shock with 20-inch wheels wrapped in 4-inch pneumatic fat tires should help smooth out uneven terrain during a city ride or off-road adventure, and stopping power is provided by disc brakes with 180-mm rotors and eABS.

The Cross works with a companion app running on a paired smartphone for wireless activation, ebike/ride info and navigation. A compartment for an Apple AirTag is included for keeping track of unauthorized wandering. The large space in the frame beneath the "fuel tank" is ready to accommodate bags, hard cases and some of the supplied images even suggest a spare battery could be mounted there. And there's a motorcycle headlight with high/low beam, plus rear lighting and turn signals.

Heading for crowdfunding on Indiegogo next month, Splach's latest e-assist two-wheeler rolls up with a starting perk of US$1,699, with shipping estimated to start in May if all goes to plan. The retail price will be $3,699. The teaser video below has more.

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7 comments
vince
Ho hum another ebike with the seat lofted to the stratosphere. When are we going to get an ebike with 25 inch seat height like most Cruisers and Choppers so that old fart$ can ride them?
Hobocat
Literally every shape size and configuration of ebike available. Just look.
paul314
How much does it weigh?
guzmanchinky
Am I missing something? Where is this legal? Its not street legal, and it's not bike path legal. By the way, doing wheelies and no helmet is a super good look for an ad.
Longtermthinker
Another boring hub motor bike with bad styling. How about a sleek and affordable mid drive with 6000 watts of power that fills the empty space between electric mountain bikes and expensive electric motorcycles like the Zero.
Admiral Acbon
@guzmanchinky It's street legal anywhere in the USA that permits Class 3 ebike usage. Unfortunately the Class 3 status will keep it off some (not all) bike paths. Most of the country is not California, for which residents of 49 states are grateful.
ljaques
@vince Use the Lone Ranger and John Wayne method of mounting their horse. Run up behind it, place both hands on the rump, and vault yourself up thar. Once your senior weight is on it, it'll be closer to the ground for dismount. I love the pricing on this thing, but those fat tires are just disgusting. With regular motorcycle sizes, it would look much better.