Eight years ago, Jonathan Åström wasn't trying to build one of Europe's best-known electric motorcycle companies. He was trying to prove that electric motorcycles didn't have to look like spaceships.

The RGNT Street Classic is a Swedish-built electric motorcycle combining classic motorcycle styling with modern electric technology. Designed for riders who want the look and feel of a classic motorcycle with the ease and power of a modern drivetrain.

Just days after our bankruptcy coverage, RGNT CEO Jonathan Åström contacted Buck City Biker with a breaking update: the boutique Swedish builder is back in business with immediate effect. Same captain at the helm, same crew, same mission — building small-batch electric bikes with classic lines and real-world usability.

RGNT has gone down for the second time, with the Gothenburg District Court officially declaring the Swedish e-moto maker bankrupt. Same brand, new company name, same ending. The reboot didn’t make it out of the paddock.

If you like your e-motos hand-built, dripping with vintage charm, and unapologetically boutique, Swedish manufacturer RGNT has been flying that flag since the first batch of No.1 bikes rolled out in 2020. Now they’re levelling up with their latest model — the Street Classic.

Performance and range are always key talking points in the e-moto sector, but design still matters. With this mantra, Swedish manufacturer RGNT Motorcycles, Vanguard, the clothing brand, and German custom workshop Crooked Motorcycles have collaborated on a one-off café racer, and it's totally stunning! RGNT and Crooked Motorcycles, Vanguard Café Racer We love Café Racers, but there's a difference between a vehicle that simply adopts the café racer style and one that genuinely