The legendary DeLorean DMC-12 that Doc Brown and Marty McFly used to travel through time is back on the scene – this time as the DAB 1α electric motorcycle. Get ready for a nostalgic ride that combines the past and the future.
When it comes to iconic vehicles in film history, you are DeLorean DMC-12 it deserves a special place - not only for its unique doors and steel body, but for its role as a time machine in the film Back to the future. And although this car never really flew, it now impressed in a completely different way. On the anniversary of the legendary first test of time travel (November 5), DAB Motors put an electric motorcycle on the scene DAB 1α, which is a design homage to the iconic DeLorean.
DAB Motors, who is famous for innovative and bold conversions, has already created versions of electric motorcycles inspired by the Paris Olympics and even retro video game looks with his DAB Custom Studio. This time they decided on film nostalgia. The DAB 1α boasts custom details such as an OUTTATIME number plate and a replica of the famous flux capacitor, and it's topped off with a speed limit of 88 mph (141 km/h), which is exactly the condition needed to travel through time in the movie .
DAB 1α – Homage to a steel legend
At first glance, the DAB 1α is a perfect match for a time machine from 1985 – an elegantly cool, steely exterior with a hint of ruggedness. The bike's round silver bodywork and exposed wires evoke the legendary car's side cables, while the CNC-machined rims are modeled after DeLorean's unique wheels. Particular attention has been paid to details such as the DBMC badge on the side of the engine, which subtly resembles DeLorean's DMC logo.
DAB Motors has further enriched this iconic design with details such as McFly's “punk” hoverboard and distinctive cap, which complete the motorcycle as accessories. Even if these are not functional accessories, their presence is an expression of nostalgia and respect for the film. Even the engine's ventilation system is adapted from the design of the DeLorean exhaust system, which adds additional authenticity to the motorcycle.
Modern technology in the guise of the 80s
The DAB 1α electric motorcycle has a digital display that is modeled after the digital displays of the 80s and perfectly fits the "back to the future" concept. Simon Dabadie, founder of DAB Motors, says that with the design he wanted to emphasize the DeLorean's influence on automotive aesthetics and in this way symbolically "return" the vehicle to the present - and, of course, to the electric future. With a single example of the DAB 1α motorcycle, Dabadie emphasizes that it is an exclusive dedication to an icon of the past, and a vision of the future.
This nostalgic electric motorcycle not only flirts with illustrious film history, but opens the door for an innovative reinterpretation of past concepts with the help of modern technology. With limited speed and retro details, the DAB 1α motorcycle combines cinematic nostalgia with a high-tech future, offering the rider a “time travel” – if not in the real sense, but certainly in terms of experience and design.
Conclusion With a model DAB 1α, which combines electric drive and nostalgic elements of the movie DeLorean, DAB Motors not only pays homage to the past, but also heralds the future of motorcycles that bring stories and innovations. The electric motorcycle, full of references to the cult film, is available as an exclusive version that will undoubtedly find its place in the heart of a true lover of movies, nostalgia and advanced technology.
