The Complete Guide to Cake Motorcycles

How to tell your Aik from your Ösa.

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Cake is an electric motorcycle, moped and e-bicycle manufacturer based in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded by entrepreneur and Ikea veteran Stefan Ytterborn in 2016. Their first motorcycle, the Kalk, launched in 2018 and took home a Red Dot Design award.

Unlike Zero Motorcycles, which has skewed toward building more traditional-style motorcycles, Cake sells offbeat, design-focused bikes that are practical, modular and lightweight. The bikes straddle the line between small motorcycle and electric scooter. They target a wide range of riders, from experienced collectors to first-timers, and use cases, both urban and adventurous.

The main drawback with Cake is the price. You do pay a premium for the utility and Swedish design sensibility. Typically, Cake’s offering will cost more than other options in the segment offering similar utility.

Makka

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The Makka is Cake’s entry-level electric moped designed for urban commuting. It can travel at speeds up to 28 mph. The commercial “:work” edition can achieve a range of up to 62 miles and comes with front and rear cargo racks. Cake is currently selling a limited edition Polestar makka painted the same blue color as the brand’s 02 concept car.

Trims

  • Makka range (15 mph, 41 miles)
  • Makka flex (28 mph, 34 miles)
  • Makka Polestar edition (28 mph, 34 miles)
  • Makka flex :work (28 mph, 62 miles)

Street Legal: Yes

Motorcycle License Required: Yes

Starting Price: $4,170

Kalk

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The Kalk is Cake’s high-performance off-road motorcycle. It was the first motorcycle Cake launched in 2018. It can travel at speeds up to 56 miles and achieve an on-road range of up to 53 miles. The Kalk INK&, Kalk& and Kalk :work are the only street legal versions. Off-road versions have been used in several service applications, including anti-poaching efforts.

Trims

  • Kalk INK (56 mph)
  • Kalk OR (56 mph)
  • Kalk INK& (56 mph, 53 miles)
  • Kalk& (56 mph, 53 miles)
  • Kalk INK Race (56 mph)
  • Kalk OR Race (56 mph)
  • Kalk AP (56 mph)
  • Kalk :work (56 mph, 53 miles)

Street Legal: Some trims (Kalk INK&, Kalk&, Kalk :work)

Motorcycle License Required: Yes (Street Legal trims only)

Starting Price: $11,580

Ösa

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Cake calls the Ösa its high-performance utility bike. It can hit a top speed of 56 mph and achieve up to 69 miles of range. It’s designed to work with clamp-on accessories including cargo holders and seats for additional passengers.

Trims

  • Ösa flex (28 mph, 57 miles)
  • Ösa flex AP (28 mph, 57 miles)
  • Ösa+ (56 mph, 69 miles)
  • Ösa+ AP (56 mph, 69 miles)
  • Ösa flex :work (28 mph, 69 miles)
  • Ösa+ flex :work (56 mph, 69 miles)

Street Legal: Yes

Motorcycle License Required: Yes

Starting Price: $8,880

Bukk

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Cake unveiled the production version of the Bukk. It comes in two trims, the Super Light (270 lb-ft) and Power Light (336 lb-ft). It comes with three suspension options: RB/Formula, Öhilns/WP XACT Pro and WP XACT Pro. It can be made street-legal with a $700 package. Deliveries begin in July 2023.

Trims

  • Bukk Super Light
  • Bukk Power Light

Street Legal: With Package

Motorcycle License Required: On Street Legal Trims

Starting Price: $10,270

Aik

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The Aik is Cake’s new electric bicycle. It comes in one :work trim designed for commercial use. The top speed is 20 mph. The Aik can be fitted with two additional batteries for a total of three and travel up to 224 miles of range on a single charge. E-bikes do not require insurance or an additional license to operate.

Trim

  • Aik :work (20 mph, 224 miles)

Street Legal: Yes

Motorcycle License Required: No

Starting Price: $6,470

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