How does it compare?
Speed
The CAKE Kalk OR reaches a respectable top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). This may seem modest compared to the Zero FX, which stretches its legs to 85 mph (137 km/h), but what it lacks in velocity, it makes up for in agility. The Sur-Ron Storm Bee offers a bit more with 68 mph (110 km/h), whereas the Tarántula S stands at 62 mph (100 km/h). Finally, the Alta Redshift MXR doesn’t disappoint with a robust 70 mph (113 km/h).
Range
The importance of range cannot be overstated. The CAKE Kalk OR manages a commendable 53 miles (86 km) on a single charge under optimal conditions. The Zero FX extends the leash with up to 91 miles (146 km), primarily due to its larger battery and efficiency tweaks. The Sur-Ron Storm Bee checks in with an acceptable 75 miles (121 km), whereas the Tarántula S is the laggard at 50 miles (80 km). The ace up the sleeve is the Alta Redshift MXR which covers 50 miles (80 km) before needing a breather.
Power
Power is where things heat up. The CAKE Kalk OR boasts a motor capable of producing around 13.4 horsepower (10 kW). Its a bit of an underdog next to the Zero FX at 46 horsepower (34 kW) and the Sur-Ron Storm Bee flexing 22 horsepower (16 kW). The Tarántula S musters a meaty 36 horsepower (27 kW), and the Alta Redshift MXR is no slouch, clocking in at 50 horsepower (37 kW).
Charging Time
The slog of waiting for a full tank is lessened with some, yet painful with others. The CAKE Kalk OR takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge, which is fairly average. The Zero FX can take up to 9.7 hours with a standard charger, though optional fast charging trims this to around 2.3 hours. The Sur-Ron Storm Bee sees a full tank in about 3-4 hours, and the Tarántula S manages the feat in similar time around 3-4 hours. The Alta Redshift MXR requires a rather lengthy 1-5 hours depending on the charger used.
Price
Monetary figures weigh in heavily when purchasing these marvels. The CAKE Kalk OR sets you back a cool $15,000 (£11,500 or €13,700). Meanwhile, the Zero FX commands a heftier $11,595 (£9,000 or €10,600), the Sur-Ron Storm Bee skates comfortably between, at around $8,000 (£6,200 or €7,300). The Tarántula S is the more modestly priced at $10,000 (£7,700 or €9,100), whereas the Alta Redshift MXR demands the most indulgence at $14,995 (£11,400 or €13,700).
Each of these electric motorcycles offers their own virtues, catering to various whims and deviations of tech enthusiasts and eco-warriors alike. With the CAKE Kalk OR, youre not just getting an electric bike; youre inheriting a bold statement wrapped in Swedish efficiency and audacity.
