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Hypebeast
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Škoda Unveils Futuristic Slavia B Cafe Racer Concept Inspired by 1899 Icon
Summary Škodahas unveiled a bold reinterpretation of its 1899 Slavia B motorcycle, revealing a futuristic cafe racer concept that blends heritage with modern design. Developed by French designer Romain Bucaille of Škoda Design, the electric Slavia B concept pays tribute to the brand's roots in two-wheeled machines from its Laurin & Klement era. Bucaille's design preserves the signature shape of the original frame, which famously cradled a combustion engine. In this modern take, that space is left empty, allowing a floating logo and a strong vertical split to emphasize its structure. The seat appears suspended, adding to the dynamic silhouette, while a leather tool bag nods to the endurance racing legacy of the original. Dubbed a 'futuristic cafe racer in Modern Solid style,' the concept features clean lines, angular edges and a headlight signature that mirrors Škoda's current design language. From pencil sketches to 3D renders, Bucaille approached the project with a car designer's eye, aiming to capture both the aesthetic and spirit of Škoda's early engineering feats. The Slavia B concept marks the first in a new series of reimagined Škoda icons, blending past and future on two wheels.
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Skoda Slavia B Concept Electric Bike Revealed; Inspired by 1899 Laurin & Klement Model
Skoda Auto, the car manufacturing brand that we know now started with making motorbikes. Now, the brand has touched its roots and unveiled the Skoda Slavia B concept recently. The concept bike resembles the Skoda B, the very first motorcycle produced by Laurin & Klement. Here is a closer look to the Skoda B concept that you must check out. Skoda B was launched around 1899 and it had a 240cc engine that was capable of pushing a peak power output of 1.75 hp. Also, the bike had a top speed of 40 kmph. The Skoda B had no gearbox and had a flat belt attached to power the rear wheels. L&K produced only 540 units of the motorcycles between 1899-1904. Now, the Skoda Slavia B has got an electric avatar, designed by Romain Bucaille. Skoda Slavia B concept bike design The Skoda Slavia B concept may get a fresh start however it seeks its design inspiration from its parent iteration. The Skoda B had an engine placed in the frame and Bucaille has designed the concept B leaving that particular space empty and adding a floating L&K logo. Apart from these design details, the Skoda Slavia B concept has elements like USD front forks, larger alloy wheels with rectangular shaped spokes, and a low set handle bar complements its cafe-racer design. The Slavia B also consists of a leather seat and tool bag fitted just behind the empty frame. The Skoda B concept showcases the brand's creativity in devising new concepts and futuristic approaches. However, there has been no details about the launch of the B concept yet. The brand has also been tightlipped about the specs of the electric bike.
