BLENDING AEROSPACE INNOVATION WITH OFF-ROAD DREAMS: THE DAB 1Α X ELECTRIC SCRAMBLER
The DAB 1 alpha X electric scrambler is a French-engineered dual-purpose motorcycle that fuses aerospace-grade materials, luxury finishes, and serious off-road capability into one lightweight, zero-emission package. At 125 kg and 395 Nm of wheel torque, it is one of the most technically ambitious electric scramblers available in 2025.
What Makes the DAB 1 alpha X Different?
DAB Motors is a French brand that has been building premium electric motorcycles since the launch of the original DAB-1. The 1 alpha X is the scrambler variant: lower, wider, and built for mixed terrain, but carrying the same commitment to handcraft and material quality as its street-focused sibling. Every unit is assembled in a historic French factory (dating to the 1890s, originally part of the Peugeot industrial complex), which gives the bike a provenance most electric motorcycles cannot claim.
The motor is a brushless DC unit producing 25.5 kW peak (34.6 hp) and 11 kW nominal, with regenerative braking. The 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery delivers up to 150 km (93 miles) of range and charges fully in three hours. Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). According to DAB Motors' product page, the 1 alpha X is offered at $16,725 with a two-year warranty and global delivery.
Aerospace Materials: The Airbus Collaboration
One of the most distinctive features of the DAB 1 alpha X is its use of upcycled carbon fiber sourced from Airbus. The front fender and motor protectors are manufactured from repurposed Airbus carbon fiber, reducing waste while delivering components with aerospace-level strength-to-weight ratios. This is not a marketing claim: it is a certified material partnership that gives the bike genuine sustainability credentials alongside its performance specs.
Other premium specifications include a DAB x Paioli 46mm upside-down adjustable fork, Brembo radial four-piston front calipers with a 320mm floating disc, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR knobby tires, an Alcantara-upholstered seat, and a lined glove box. Three ride modes (Eco, Sport, Reverse) cover every use case, and a gaming-inspired "Nitrous" boost button delivers a short burst of maximum power on demand. As HiConsumption notes, the 1 alpha X is as much a luxury object as a performance tool.
How Does It Ride?
The steel double-cradle frame with trellis subframe keeps weight central, while the 17-inch spoked wheels (120/70 R17 front, 150/60 R17 rear) cover both tarmac and light trail riding. Peugeot dual ABS comes standard. At 125 kg, the 1 alpha X is lighter than most mid-size petrol scramblers, and the instant torque of the brushless motor transforms the riding experience on mixed surfaces: no clutch, no gears, just smooth, progressive power from zero to 130 km/h.
Where to Buy DAB Motors
TheArsenale is one of the official retail partners for DAB Motors. The DAB-1 TheArsenale Edition is a bespoke collaboration variant of the street-focused DAB-1. You can also explore the full DAB Motors collection at TheArsenale, which includes the ALTER by DAB Motors: a limited-edition build that pushes the brand's design language even further. For the broader category, TheArsenale's electric motorcycle collection covers the full spectrum from urban commuters to track-focused machines.
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