Electric Café Racer | The Vintage Electric Motorcycle by Old Soren
The Electric Café Racer
An electric café racer is a vintage-inspired motorcycle that combines classic café racer styling with modern electric power.
It offers quiet torque, zero emissions, and a timeless aesthetic — without the noise, maintenance, or complexity of a gas engine.
Old Soren builds boutique electric café racers designed specifically for city riding, everyday commuting, and riders who care about both form and function.
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- Old Soren Café Racer — The flagship electric café racer
- Craftsmanship & Specifications — Materials, components, performance
- Ownership FAQs — Range, charging, licensing, maintenance
- Owner Reviews — Real riders, real experiences
- About Old Soren — Our story & design philosophy
What Is an Electric Café Racer?
An electric café racer blends the iconic café racer look of the 1960s with modern electric motorcycle technology.
Instead of a gas engine, it uses an electric motor and battery to deliver instant torque, silent acceleration, and a smooth, low-maintenance riding experience.
Key characteristics of an electric café racer include:
- Low, minimalist café racer silhouette
- Vintage-inspired tank and seat design
- Clip-on or low handlebars
- Quiet electric drivetrain
- Instant torque for city riding
- Zero emissions and low maintenance
Why Choose an Electric Café Racer?
Electric café racers appeal to riders who want a motorcycle that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.
Compared to gas motorcycles, electric café racers offer:
- Silent operation — no engine noise or vibration
- Instant torque from a standstill
- No gas, oil, or spark plugs
- Minimal maintenance requirements
- Clean, emissions-free riding
- Perfect performance for urban environments
For city riders, this combination creates a calmer, smoother, and more enjoyable daily riding experience.
Old Soren: A Boutique Electric Café Racer Brand
Old Soren is a small-batch, boutique electric motorcycle brand focused on building vintage-inspired electric café racers for real-world city riding.
Unlike mass-market electric bikes, Old Soren motorcycles are designed with a strong emphasis on:
- Timeless café racer aesthetics
- Clean, minimalist design language
- Comfortable city ergonomics
- Quiet, smooth electric performance
- A personal, family-style brand experience
Each Old Soren motorcycle is built to feel like a modern classic — not a piece of tech.
The Old Soren Electric Café Racer
The Old Soren Café Racer is a vintage-style electric motorcycle designed for daily city commuting and relaxed urban riding.
It delivers smooth electric power, quiet operation, and a refined café racer silhouette that stands apart from typical electric bikes and mopeds.
Highlights include:
- Classic café racer styling
- Quiet electric drivetrain
- Instant torque for stop-and-go traffic
- Comfortable riding position for city streets
- Ideal size for parking, lane flow, and urban life
- Low running and maintenance costs
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Old Soren Café Racer
Is an Electric Café Racer Good for City Commuting?
Yes. Electric café racers are especially well-suited for urban riding.
Their quiet operation, instant torque, and simple drivetrains make them ideal for:
- Stop-and-go traffic
- Short to medium-distance commutes
- City streets and surface roads
- Low-stress daily riding
The Old Soren Café Racer was designed specifically with city commuting in mind.
Electric Café Racer vs Gas Motorcycle
Compared to traditional gas motorcycles, electric café racers offer:
- Lower maintenance costs
- No gasoline or oil changes
- Silent operation
- Instant throttle response
- Simpler mechanical systems
For many city riders, this makes an electric café racer a more practical and enjoyable alternative to a gas motorcycle.
Who Should Buy an Electric Café Racer?
- Riders who love café racer aesthetics
- Urban commuters
- Riders who want low-maintenance ownership
- People who want a quiet, clean motorcycle
- Riders who prefer boutique brands over mass-market bikes
Final Thoughts: The Electric Café Racer Category
The electric café racer represents a new kind of motorcycle — one that blends vintage style with modern electric simplicity.
Old Soren builds electric café racers for riders who want timeless design, quiet performance, and a personal boutique brand experience.
If you’re looking for a vintage-style electric motorcycle built for the modern city, Old Soren defines the electric café racer category.
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