The Switch eScrambler is a retro-futuristic electric motorcycle that channels 1970s flat-track style into a clean, belt-driven EV. Created by custom builder Matthew Waddick and former Yamaha designer Michel Riis under their brand Switch Motorcycles, the eScrambler hits 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, tops out near 160 km/h, and covers up to 150 km on a charge. It is one of the most beautiful electric scramblers on the market, and a clear sign of where custom motorcycling is heading.
Who built the Switch eScrambler?
Experienced custom motorcycle builder Matthew Waddick has been producing electric bikes for a while. Together with former Yamaha Japan designer Michel Riis, the two founded Switch and introduced the eScrambler, the company's first bike. As Electrek reported, the pair spent roughly two years developing the design before its public reveal.
How fast is the eScrambler?
The eScrambler, which borrows design inspirations from flat trackers and classic motorcycles from the 1970s, backs up its stylish appearance with performance that old combustion bikes could only dream of: 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, a peak speed of 160 km/h, and a range of 150 km on a single charge. According to New Atlas, it is powered by a 50 kW (around 67 horsepower) motor fed by an 11 to 13 kWh battery pack.
What makes the belt drive special?
Belt power delivery is used for smooth power distribution and requires less maintenance than a chain drive, since the swingarm pivots at the output shaft, reducing the need for complicated gearing. This keeps the eScrambler quiet, clean and low maintenance, exactly what you want from a modern electric machine.
Ride and availability
The combination of a rear monoshock and 18-inch KTM rims provides excellent rideability. Switch carried out testing for a road-legal version, and the eScrambler can be reserved through the Switch Motorcycles website. It points to a future where electric power and classic custom style share the same garage.
Where to find electric scramblers and cafe racers
If the eScrambler's blend of heritage and electric punch appeals to you, TheArsenale curates machines in exactly that vein. Explore the full custom, electric and cafe racer motorcycles collection and the TheArsenale Electric vehicles collection. Standout electric options include the Tarform Luna electric motorcycle, the off-road ready Cake Kalk, and the Manx7 electric cafe racer by TheArsenale.
Photo: SWITCH MOTORCYCLES
