Skoda Klement Bike Concept
The Skoda Klement is a radical electric bipedal bike concept that ditches the pedals and chain entirely, replacing them with two fixed footrests. Unveiled at Eurobike 2019, this Skoda e-bike blends a pedelec and a scooter into a single futuristic two-wheeler that you control with your feet and a twist of the bars.
Debuting at Eurobike weekend, Skoda unveiled an electric bike concept called Klement that had everyone scratching their heads trying to figure out what it is exactly. The name nods to Vaclav Klement, one of the founders of the company that became Skoda, so this Skoda bicycle is a deliberate return to the brand's two-wheel roots.
Why is the Skoda Klement called a bipedal bike?
It is shaped like a bipedal bike but it is missing its most essential element, the pedals. Instead there are two footrests where the bottom bracket would normally sit. If that did not make it clear enough that it is an electric bike, nothing will. The Skoda electric bike has single-sided swing arms on both sides, giving it a futuristic look. There is no conventional suspension system, as bumps are meant to be soaked up by the thick Super Moto-X tires. A front hydraulic brake is equipped with ABS for quick, controllable braking.
What are the Skoda Klement specs?
The 4kW hub motor takes this 25 kg bike up to 45 km/h (28 mph). With around 1.25 kWh of energy storage across two removable lithium-ion battery packs, this Skoda e-bike should carry you for roughly 62 kilometers, and it recharges on the move through brake energy recuperation. According to Skoda Storyboard, the futuristic design carries through to the controls. Push the footrests forward to accelerate and pivot them back to slow down, while a hard pull engages the front ABS disc brake to stop you in a jiffy.
The bike looks neat and, although the controls sound strange at first, you would probably get used to them quickly. As New Atlas noted, this remains a concept, so it is unclear whether Skoda will ever release it to the public or keep its bold shape and design cues intact.
Where to find futuristic e-bikes like the Skoda Klement
If the Skoda Klement's boundary-pushing design appeals to you, explore rideable, forward-thinking machines in our e-bikes collection. For a similarly minimalist, futuristic build, see the ZOOZ Urban Ultralight, the Evol electric BMX, and the retro-futuristic Rayvolt Ringo.
Browse the full TheArsenale e-bikes collection to find an electric two-wheeler you can ride today.
