News Flash: Ichiban Goes Live with Prototype

Ichiban Electric Motorcycle

It’s official—Ichiban has moved beyond the concept stage and into reality. After making waves last year with its retro-futuristic design, the Ukrainian/Japanese brand has unveiled their first prototype, and yes, it still looks like it rolled straight out of Akira.

First showcased at Reload Land in Berlin earlier this month, and covered by Buck City Biker earlier this year, the prototype retains the minimalist, brutalist charm of the original render. Designed by Ivan Zhurba, the Ichiban draws from 1970s lines and Japanese kanso design philosophy—clean, purposeful, and unlike anything else on the road.

Specification

Ichiban Electric Motorcycle

Under the bodywork? Their promising the same impressive dual-motor setup we first covered: two 45 kW electric motors delivering a combined 90 kW (roughly 120 hp), rocketing the bike from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. Range remains a respectable 155 miles (250 km), and rapid charging gets you to 70% in about 30 minutes via CCS2.

And yes—“Godzilla Mode” is real. The prototype includes a torque-boost function that unleashes maximum power for 10 seconds, offering the kind of jolt that turns heads and pins you to the seat.

Technology

Ichiban Electric Motorcycle

Tech-wise, the Ichiban comes with ABS, traction control, LED lighting, a digital cockpit, and keyless entry. It’s not just about performance and looks—it’s bringing the rider aids you'd expect in a high-spec modern machine.

One thing we haven’t gotten yet is a production timeline or price. While the Ichiban team has hinted that small-scale production is on the roadmap, no official details have been shared about when or how many units will be built. Pricing also remains a mystery, but with this kind of performance and design, expect it to land in the premium tier. We just hope it remains accessible and not at the extreme end of the premium bracket.

Still, from early testing reports and the public reveal in Berlin, it’s clear that Ichiban has gone well beyond CAD concepts and imagination. They’re building a bike that’s looking like it stays true to its bold design roots and promises serious electric performance.

Ichiban Electric Motorcycle

We’ll be keeping tabs on this. For now, Ichiban is looking to disrupt the electric motorcycle game in style. With Japan’s engineering firepower and renewed focus on electrification, expect it to be a force for future reckoning in the e-moto world.

Ride safe, folks.