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ADV NewsCake Launches Bukk E-Motorcycle For Off-Road Duty

Cake Launches Bukk E-Motorcycle For Off-Road Duty

Sub 200-pound electric dirt bike with premium suspension and gobs of torque.

Published on 04.25.2023

Back in November CAKE rolled out the Bukk Limited Edition off-road machine, which sold out after just a week. Now the Swedish e-motorcycle manufacturer has unveiled the full production version of the Bukk and it comes packing an all-new drivetrain developed from the ground up by CAKE.

Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle

Dubbed ‘Jante,’ the proprietary IPM (Internal Permanent Magnet) motor features an aircraft-grade aluminum housing and a dual-bearing shaft for greater durability and reliability. The radial flux motor is said to offer optimal efficiency, power, smoother acceleration, and more control at low speeds — plus its air-cooled system provides higher torque in the upper RPMs.

Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle

Built around a forged aluminum frame, the Bukk comes in two flavors: the Powerlight with 16 kW of peak power and the A1 rated Superlight delivering 13 kW max power. Torque numbers for the Powerlight version are 336 ft.lbs (456 Nm) on the rear wheel and 52.4 ft.lbs (71 Nm) at the shaft — not too shabby considering the Bukk weighs only 195 lbs (with battery) in its lightest configuration. Stopping power comes from Formula brakes featuring a 240 mm disc up front and a 220 mm disc in the rear.

Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle

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The Bukk is equipped with a 19” front and 18” rear wheel which can be matched with three different suspension combos. Choose from an RB/Formula kit, Öhlins/WP XACT Pro kit or a full WP XACT Pro kit, all delivering 11.69” of rear suspension travel. Front suspension travel for the RB/Formula kit is 10.63”, whereas the other two suspension options get you slightly taller front legs at 10.94”. CAKE lets you configure the Bukk further to suit your riding needs by choosing a pure off-road or street-legal version.

Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle

Powering the new CAKE Bukk is a 72V/40 Ah battery good for up to three hours of trail/enduro riding or 53 miles of mixed enduro riding. If you want to keep the ride going, the battery features fast-swapping technology that allows an easy exchange of batteries in 30-seconds without the need for tools, a significant benefit for racing activities. As for charging, the battery can be juiced up from zero to 80% in an hour and 55 minutes and to 100% in 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle
Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle

The Bukk has a wheelbase of 53.5″ (1358.9 mm), 348 mm (13.7”) of ground clearance and a whopping seat height of 38”. It is also equipped with ride modes and other advanced connectivity features that allow for upgrades, global remote support, and the ability to track and analyze your rides via a mobile companion app. With this technology, the bike can also be tracked or even disabled if stolen.

The Bukk is available to order at a starting price of $10,270 USD / € 10.270 Euro from April 25th on ridecake.com.

Cake launches Bukk electric off-road motorcycle

Cake Bukk Specs

Bukk Super LightBukk Power Light
Price:From 10,270 EUR / USDFrom 11,070 EUR / USD
Weight:From 69 kg + battery 20 kg / 152 lbs + 44 lbsFrom 69 kg + battery 20 kg / 152 lbs + 44 lbs
Top speed:+80 km/h / +49.7 mph+90 km/h / +56 mph
Power:Peak power 13 kW, Nominal power 8.5 kWPeak power 16 kW, Nominal power 11.01 kW
Torque on shaft:61 Nm76 Nm
Torque on rear wheel:366 Nm456 Nm
Range:Trail / Enduro 3 hoursTrail / Enduro 3 hours
Battery:Quick swap lithium-ion battery pack at 2.9 kWhQuick swap lithium-ion battery pack at 2.9 kWh
Controller & Software:3 ride modes, 3 regenerative brake modes3 ride modes, 3 regenerative brake modes
Charging:0-80% takes 1 hour 55 minutes / 0-100% takes 2 hours 45 min0-80% takes 1 hour 55 minutes / 0-100% takes 2 hours 45 min
Front sprocket:12 teeth12 teeth
Rear sprocket:72 teeth72 teeth
Chain size:142 links142 links
Battery:21700 premium lithium cells, 72 Volt, 40 Ah, 2.9 kWh21700 premium lithium cells, 72 Volt, 40 Ah, 2.9 kWh
Wheelbase:1 340 mm / 52.8”1 340 mm / 52.8”
Seat Height:955 mm / 37.6” (unloaded)955 mm / 37.6” (unloaded)
Ground Clearance:335 mm / 13.2”335 mm / 13.2”
Frame:6061 aluminum – extruded, forged machined, welded and painted6061 aluminum – extruded, forged machined, welded and painted
Front suspension:Choose between WP XACT PRO 7543 or Formula Tech USDChoose between WP XACT PRO 7543 or Formula Tech USD
Rear Suspension:Choose between WP XACT PRO 8946, RacingBros Shicane HLR or Öhlins S46Choose between WP XACT PRO 8946, RacingBros Shicane HLR or Öhlins S46
Brakes:Front and rear Formula brakes with Moto-Master front disc and CAKE rear discFront and rear Formula brakes with Moto-Master front disc and CAKE rear disc
Wheels:Forged and CNC aluminum CAKE hubs with 19”x1.40” front and 18”x1.85” rear aluminum MX rims.Forged and CNC aluminum CAKE hubs with 19”x1.40” front and 18”x1.85” rear aluminum MX rims.
Tires:70/100-19 front and 3.00-18 rear MX tires70/100-19 front and 3.00-18 rear MX tires
Connectivity:Track and analyze your ride, Anti-theft notification, Remote service, support and updates, Lock and unlock and more. In-app purchase: advanced bike settings.Track and analyze your ride, Anti-theft notification, Remote service, support and updates, Lock and unlock and more. In-app purchase: advanced bike settings.

Author: ADV Pulse Staff
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May 26, 2023 7:36 pm

BUKKAKE 🙂

Anthony Cooper
Anthony Cooper
January 28, 2024 8:26 am
Reply to  S

You can’t tell me the Cake guys weren’t laughing their a##es off when they named it.

Marketing Talking Points:

“Multiple riders can share one motorcycle.”

“Electric, so it’s easier to clean off after use.”

“Only requires one kind of fluid for operation.”

“Strongly recommend that full face protection is used.”

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