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BRABUS and DAB Motors launch three electric motorcycle models at Milan Design Week 2026

architecture-design · 2026-04-21

At Milan Design Week 2026, the German mobility brand BRABUS unveiled its inaugural series of electric motorcycles in collaboration with French manufacturer DAB Motors. This new collection comprises three models: the DAB 1α BRABUS, BRABUS URBAN E, and the limited BRABUS URBAN E FIRST EDITION. All models are built on the DAB 1α electric framework, powered by a 72-volt lithium-ion battery (7.1 kWh). They can achieve a range of up to 150 km, a maximum speed of 120 km/h, and recharge from 50% to full in just 1.5 hours. The DAB 1α BRABUS delivers 31 hp (23 kW), while the BRABUS URBAN E offers 37 hp (27.6 kW). The exclusive BRABUS URBAN E FIRST EDITION comes in four colors and features a dual-seater configuration for city riding.

Key facts

  • BRABUS and DAB Motors collaborated on three electric motorcycle models
  • The series debuted at Milan Design Week 2026
  • Models include DAB 1α BRABUS, BRABUS URBAN E, and BRABUS URBAN E FIRST EDITION
  • All share DAB 1α electric architecture with 72V lithium-ion battery
  • Urban range up to 150 km, top speed 120 km/h
  • BRABUS URBAN E FIRST EDITION limited to 40 units worldwide
  • Four signature colors: Peetch, Desert Sand, Superviolet, Fusion Red
  • Charging from 50% to 100% takes about 1.5 hours

Entities

Institutions

  • BRABUS
  • DAB Motors
  • designboom
  • Geberit
  • Atelier Oï
  • Geberit Experience Center

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • France
  • Opificio 31
  • Via Tortona 31

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