A MONACO MARVEL: THE EXCLUSIVE DAB 1⍺ X THEARSENALE
The DAB 1 Alpha x TheArsenale exclusive motorcycle is a landmark collaboration between two French design houses united by the same conviction: that a vehicle is not merely a machine but an expression of identity. Unveiled on 22 May 2025 during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, and limited to just 9 handcrafted units worldwide, the DAB 1 Alpha x TheArsenale marks the opening of TheArsenale's first mobility hub at the Fairmont Hotel Monte Carlo, one of the most celebrated addresses in the Principality.
Two Founders, One Vision
The collaboration pairs Simon Dabadie, founder of DAB Motors, with Patrice Meignan, founder of TheArsenale. Both brands launched in 2018, and both have spent the years since building a body of work where cutting-edge functionality and bold artistic expression are treated as a single discipline rather than competing priorities. The DAB 1 Alpha x TheArsenale is the physical result of that shared philosophy, a machine where every component was reconsidered through the lens of both brands.
Design and Materials
The DAB 1 Alpha x TheArsenale is finished in Pacific Blue gloss, a bespoke colour developed specifically for this edition, with sharp white graphics cutting across the Airbus-grade carbon fiber bodywork. The satin black frame and Alcantara details add a tactile richness that elevates the motorcycle beyond a transport object. The CNC-machined components throughout the build reflect DAB's signature approach to precision manufacturing, and every unit is assembled entirely by hand at the Peugeot Motocycles factory in France.
As The Pack reported at its reveal, the result is a collector's object priced at 19,900 euros that will never be replicated: once the 9 units are placed, the edition closes.
Why Monaco, Why Now?
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous event on the Formula 1 calendar. Launching a 9-unit limited-edition motorcycle during race week at the Fairmont Monte Carlo is not incidental: it is a deliberate statement about the world this bike belongs to. TheArsenale's new Monaco mobility hub at the Fairmont Hotel is a permanent address in the Principality where objects like the DAB 1 Alpha x TheArsenale can be experienced in person, alongside the broader TheArsenale universe of mobility, design, and collection.
The DAB 1 Alpha platform itself uses a compact electric powertrain with a focus on low weight and direct handling, characteristics that make it a natural companion to the city circuits and mountain roads of the Riviera.
Acquire the DAB 1 Alpha x TheArsenale
The edition is available through TheArsenale and directly from DAB Motors. Explore the full DAB Motors universe and related TheArsenale exclusives:
- Order the DAB 1 Alpha TheArsenale Edition, one of 9 units, available now at TheArsenale.
- Explore the full DAB Motors collection at TheArsenale, including the ALTER and LM models.
- Discover the ALTER by DAB Motors, the electric scrambler that established DAB's design language.
- Browse DAB MOTORS LM, the performance variant in the DAB lineup.
