Black Tea Motorcycles Delivers Practical, Modular Electric Bikes for Real Riders

While many electric motorcycle brands chase radical styling and software-heavy tech, Black Tea Motorcycles is carving its own path. Founded in Munich in 2020, the company builds simple, durable, highly modular e-motos designed for everyday riders — machines that prioritize usability over spectacle.

Instead of overwhelming owners with proprietary systems and overly complex electronics, Black Tea focuses on ease of repair, modular components, removable batteries, and straightforward servicing. It’s an approach that resonates with riders who want electric mobility without surrendering the joy of maintaining and customizing their own bike.

The Black Tea Lineup: Three Models, One Philosophy

Black Tea Motorcycles currently offers three core models:

• Bonfire 45 — entry-level, urban, L1e-classified

• Bonfire — faster, more capable L3e commuter

• Wildfire — the top-tier model with true open-road capability

Each is built around the same core pillars: modular batteries, repair-friendly architecture, and simple, accessible engineering.

Bonfire 45 — The Accessible Urban Starter

The Bonfire 45 represents the simplest and most approachable way into the Black Tea lineup. It blends retro proportions with electric practicality.

Specs:

• Top Speed: 28 mph (45 km/h)

• Motor: 5 kW peak hub motor

• Torque: 180 Nm

• Battery: Removable, optional second pack

• Range: 31–62 miles (50–100 km)

• Charging: 20–80% in 2 hours per pack

• Class: L1e (EU)

Perfect for short urban trips, commuter shortcuts, and low-cost daily riding.

Bonfire — A Real-World Electric Commuter

The Bonfire steps things up with more speed, more power, and two distinct variants: Standard and Performance.

Top Speed:

• Standard: 59 mph (95 km/h)

• Performance: 71.5 mph (115 km/h)

Motor:

• Standard: 8 kW peak

• Performance: 17 kW peak

Torque:

• Standard: 180 Nm

• Performance: 350 Nm

Range:

• 80 miles (130 km) @ 31 mph

• 62 miles (100 km) @ 55 mph

• 43 miles (70 km) @ 62 mph

Charging:

• 20–80% in 170 minutes (1.2 kW)

• 90 minutes with optional 2 kW charger

Class: L3e

This puts the Bonfire firmly into commuter territory — fast enough for mixed city riding while remaining lightweight and approachable.

Wildfire — The Top-Tier, Two-Battery Powerhouse

For riders looking for real versatility, the Wildfire offers power, speed, and optional dual-battery capability.

Power:

• 17 kW peak (single battery)

• Up to 34 kW with two batteries

Top Speed:

• 68 mph (110 km/h)

• Up to 77.6 mph (125 km/h) with two batteries

Range per Battery:

• 80 miles (130 km) @ 31 mph

• 62 miles (100 km) @ 55 mph

• 43 miles (70 km) @ 62 mph

• 31 miles (50 km) @ 74.5 mph

Battery: 6.6 kWh removable modules

Charging:

• 2, 3.3, 6.6, or 9 kW onboard charging (higher tiers only with dual battery)

Brakes: CBS standard, ABS optional

Class: L3e

The Wildfire is Black Tea’s most capable machine — bridging daily commuting, weekend rides, and light touring.

Why Black Tea Motorcycles Stand Out

The company began with founder Viktor Sommer, who built his own electric moped after realizing the market didn’t offer what he wanted. Crowdfunding brought the idea to life and helped grow a passionate community of owners contributing feedback.

Today, that grassroots engineering DNA remains:

• Bikes are easy to service with basic tools

• Components are accessible and replaceable

• Batteries are removable and modular

• Parts ecosystem is expanding, not locked down

• Accessories like racks, windscreens, storage kits, and ABS add functional versatility

Black Tea sees motorcycles as platforms to evolve, not sealed consumer products.

Final Thought — Practical, Modular e-Motos for Riders Who Want Control

Black Tea Motorcycles isn’t chasing mass-market volume — and that’s intentional. Their lineup caters to riders who value:

• Practicality

• Repairability

• Modularity

• Real-world range

• Customization

• Honest, uncomplicated engineering

With high-power charging options on the newer models and expandable accessories, these bikes feel designed for people who actually ride — not for spec-sheet bragging rights.

For urban and near-urban riders, Black Tea offers something increasingly rare in the EV world: electric motorcycles with personality, practicality, and purpose.

Black Tea Motorcycles delivers modular, easy-to-repair electric bikes designed for real-world commuting and customization. The lineup includes the Bonfire 45, Bonfire, and Wildfire, each offering removable batteries, accessible components, and practical performance. Built around repairability and rider-focused engineering, Black Tea stands out as a small manufacturer creating smart, flexible e-motos rather than futuristic, tech-heavy machines.