In the ’90s, transparent tech became a cool trend, especially with gaming consoles like the Nintendo 64 controllers and the clear Game Boy Color and Advance. These designs revealed the gadgets’ inner workings, blending functionality with a futuristic look, inspiring products like Apple’s iMacs and MacBooks. Today, DAB Motors, a Peugeot sub-brand, revives this retro style with its DAB 1α Transparent Edition. While it’s a motorcycle, not a console, it captures that nostalgic vibe with modern elegance, resembling something straight out of a sleek arcade racing game.

The DAB Motors 1α Transparent Edition is designed to turn heads with its translucent bodywork, offering a peek at its high-tech components, much like old gaming consoles with visible wires and circuits. This transparency gives the bike a sleek, futuristic feel, enhanced by carbon fiber parts made from repurposed Airbus materials.

Balancing style with practicality, the 1α features an Alcantara saddle for comfort and a sharp, translucent monobloc LED tail light. The front-end includes a 2.8-inch LCD dashboard and a lenticular headlight, perfect for both city cruising and highway rides.

Performance Specifications

  1. Motor Power: The DAB 1α Transparent Edition is powered by a 25.5 kW brushless DC motor, delivering a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).
  2. Torque: With a torque output of 395 Nm at the wheel, it offers more pull than many electric cars.
  3. Battery and Range: The motorcycle is equipped with a 72V Li-Ion battery, providing a range of 150 km and designed to be both repairable and recyclable.

Charging Capabilities

  1. Onboard Charger: The bike comes with a versatile onboard charger compatible with both home sockets and Type 2 charging stations.
  2. Charging Time: It offers a full charge in just 3 hours, eliminating the need for lengthy overnight charging.

Ride Modes and Customization

Four Ride Modes:

    • Eco
    • Standard
    • Sport
    • Nitrous Boost, for a surge of extra power.

    Reverse Mode: A reverse mode is also included, ideal for parking in tight spaces, particularly in urban environments.

      The DAB 1α features a steel double cradle frame that keeps it sturdy yet lightweight, weighing just 125 kg. For suspension, it’s equipped with a 46mm adjustable USD fork from Paioli at the front and an adjustable rear spring preload, ensuring a smooth and responsive ride. Brembo radial brakes with dual ABS provide reliable stopping power in both wet and dry conditions.

      The custom-made DAB x FABA wheels, paired with Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 tires, deliver excellent performance and grip. The 17-inch front and rear wheels ensure stability whether you’re navigating city streets or cruising highways.

      The DAB 1α Transparent Edition starts at €14,900 ($16,651 USD), with only 400 units available. If you’re dreaming of arriving at your local café on this retro-inspired bike, you’ll want to act quickly. Financing options are offered, but once these limited editions sell out, they’re gone for good. With worldwide delivery, you can enjoy this eye-catching ride no matter where you are, channeling your inner gamer as you cruise the streets.