Škoda has released its latest concept vehicle. This one isn’t a car, though; it’s a motorbike. The Slavia B Concept is an electric café racer that has been designed as a tribute to the brand’s first two-wheeler from 1899.
Škoda has said that the reinterpretation of their first bike is all about mixing the old with the new, and the design is heavily inspired by the original Slavia B motorbike produced under the Laurin & Klement name (the company that would ultimately become Škoda Auto).
Designed in-house by exterior stylist Romain Bucaille, the Slavia B concept has replaced the engine with an open space within the frame, with the Škoda logo appearing to float in mid-air. A vertical design line divides the frame, which the brand says symbolises the contrast between heritage and innovation.
The concept is electric, minimalist, and ultra-modern. It carries a lighting signature unique to Škoda, and also has classic café racer elements with a floating seat and integrated leather tool bag.
“I wanted to go back to the brand’s roots. As someone who also loves motorcycles, this was a refreshing change and a great creative challenge.”
Romain Bucaille, designer
While the Slavia B won’t reach production, it’s the beginning of a new series of reimagined classics, with updated versions of the 200 RS and 1203 van also on the way.
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