Toronto-based Beachman Bikes isn’t your typical e-bike company. Since day one, they’ve leaned hard into nostalgia, building electric two-wheelers that look like they belong in a vintage motorcycle showroom, but without the maintenance, noise, or emissions. In a sea of high-tech, minimalist e-bikes, Beachman carved out a different space by doing the exact opposite: going back in time.
Their latest creation, the Beachman '64, is a full-on tribute to the 1960s cafe racer scene. But it’s not just a style exercise. It’s a legit street-legal electric moped that offers real performance and surprising range, all wrapped in a silhouette that could fool you into thinking it runs on gas.
The '64 is powered by a 2.88 kWh lithium battery, good for up to 55 miles on a single charge. There’s also a 3.6 kWh option if you want to stretch that to 70 miles. Both come with regenerative braking and can be charged to 80 percent in about three hours. The battery is removable, so you don’t need to park near an outlet. Just pop it out and charge it indoors.
Where it really gets interesting is in the way it rides. The '64 isn’t trying to feel like a bicycle with a motor strapped on. It’s got a proper frame with weight distribution and geometry more in line with small-displacement motorcycles. It looks like it has the road presence of a stylish 125cc motorcycle.
As for performance, you can choose from three speed modes depending on where and how you ride. E-Bike Mode keeps it mellow at 20 miles per hour, which is perfect for bike lanes or city cruising. Moped Mode loosens the leash a bit, allowing it to hit 30 miles per hour for zippier commutes. Lastly, Off-Road Mode unlocks the motor’s full potential, with a top speed of 45 miles per hour. Now, Beachman explicitly states that this mode is for private property or trail use only. But let’s be real—who’s going to stop you from switching it to Off-Road Mode while cruising along your neighborhood?
All that being said, since the '64 is legally classified as a moped, it sidesteps a lot of the speed restrictions that limit most e-bikes in the US. You don’t need a motorcycle license in many states, and depending on local laws, you might not even need insurance or registration.
But what really sets the '64 apart is how stripped-down it is—and I mean that in a good way. There’s no app. No screen overload. No gimmicks. It’s built to be ridden and enjoyed. That makes it approachable for beginners and refreshing for experienced riders who just want to get on and go.
At $4,800, it's not cheap, but for what it offers, it's in line with premium e-mopeds and commuter bikes. And for anyone who’s ever looked at a vintage Triumph or Honda CB and thought “I wish I could ride something like that,” the '64 might be the perfect way to achieve that aesthetic, without the burden and commitment of restoring a classic motorcycle.
Source: Beachman
