Moving around the city has become my daily gym. Between endless traffic jams, low-emission zones, and the impossible task of finding a parking space, more and more drivers are hanging up their car keys and keeping their eyes on the two wheels. Motorcycles have long been the queen of urban agility, but the transition to electric vehicles usually comes with a fear in the wallet.
Typically, when we think of “electric motorcycle,” we think of prices that rival those of used cars. However, the market is changing, and oddly enough, the revolution is coming from a Spanish brand you probably associate more with robot vacuums than vehicles: Cecotec.
Sycotic skull
This electric bike with an autonomy of up to 60 kilometers is one of the cheapest on the market, and they can even deliver it to you already registered.
999 euros
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Valencia Company decided Enter the world of mobility with the same philosophy that applies to its home appliances: smash prices. Their big bet is called Cecotec Skull, an electric motorcycle that has broken all psychological barriers by putting it on the market for 999 euros.
You read that right. For less than the cost of a new iPhone, you can get a registered car, zero emissions and complete freedom To navigate in any corner of your city. It’s the kind of deal that makes you reread the price twice to make sure there’s not a number missing.
A motorcycle has a speed of 45 km/h
It’s a surprisingly capable car for everyday urban life. The skull is approved as a motorcycle, i.e. It is equivalent to a 49cc gasoline motorcycle.
This means you can drive it with an AM license from the age of 15 or with a car license (B) from day one, without having to wait three years.
The law limits its maximum speed to 45 km/h, which is more than enough to get around or go to work or university without stress.
It comes with an 800-watt electric motor – with 1200-watt peaks – built into the rear wheel.. Being electric, power is delivered instantaneously, giving you the spark needed to be first at traffic lights and move nimbly through traffic.
The best thing is silence. Forget the coffee pot noise of old bikes; Here you move in ninja mode, no vibrations and no smoke.
Autonomy is another one of its strengths considering its price. A 48V 20Ah lithium battery is installed It promises a range of up to 60 km on a single charge. To give you an idea, average urban travel in Spain usually does not exceed 15-20 km per day.so you can use it for several days without remembering the plug.
And here comes an important detail for those who do not have a garage: the battery is removable. You can take it out and take it home or to the office and charge it with any regular socket as if it were a giant mobile phone. No more reliance on public charging points.
As for the course part, It has 12-inch wheels that give it a good balance between agility and stabilityDisc brakes on both axles ensure braking. The design is simple, almost “skeletal” – hence the name Skull – making it very light and easy to handle for anyone, whether they have motorcycle experience or not.
It is important to clarify one last detail about the price. The 999 euros are for a “boxed” motorcycle. Since it is a registrable vehicle, you need to complete the registration procedure to be able to trade legally. Cecotec offers the option to take care of all the paperwork for an additional €150Giving you a ready-to-ride motorcycle with its license plate and documentation.