The Cake Kalk OR and Cake Kalk INK are both variants of the same bike, but the Kalk INK comes in a little cheaper, at US$11,580 as opposed to the OR’s US$13,870. Both of these bikes feature the same unique looks, 11 kW peak power output, and 56 mph (90 kph) top speed. What’s different is the suspension components. Where the Kalk OR features air suspension and a linkage-mounted rear shock, the Kalk INK does away with the linkage and moves to spring forks in the front, cutting down the adjustability and capability a tad. Both the OR and INK feature the same 2.6 kWh battery pack, claiming around three hours of ride time.
Cake’s component choices lie somewhere between motorcycle and bicycle, bringing the total weight up to around 169 lbs (77 kg) for the INK and 152 lbs (69 kg) for the OR. The minimalist Scandinavian design of the Cake Kalk lineup is probably its biggest draw, and it is a solid example of just how interesting an electric vehicle platform can be thanks to the simplicity of the components.
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Julian van der Merwe