About DAB Motors

French Design Precision · Backed by Peugeot Motocycles

Design-Driven Mobility · Built in France

Everything We Do Is About Crafting Riding Pleasure

DAB Motors is a French electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Bayonne and Beaulieu-Mandeure, France. Operating under the umbrella of the Peugeot Motocycles Group, DAB Motors merges high-end design aesthetics with industrial-grade European production standards.

We build electric motorcycles that riders connect with visually, mechanically, and emotionally. By reimagining proportions, lightweight structural materials, and silent powertrains, DAB Motors offers global distributors and procurement partners a distinctive product portfolio designed for high-margin urban luxury segments.

Simon Dabadie Founder & Lead Motorcycle Designer
DAB Motors electric motorcycle engineering workshop in France
Red Dot Design Award Winner DAB Motors

Red Dot Design Award

Janus de l'Industrie Award DAB Motors

Janus de l'Industrie

Design Intelligence Award DAB Motors

Design Intelligence Award

French Design Excellence Award

French Design Excellence

Industrial Scale & Partnership

European Quality & Global Reliability

Backed by centuries of manufacturing expertise from Peugeot Motocycles, DAB Motors provides international importers and corporate partners with fully homologated, scalable electric vehicle solutions.

01 / Manufacturing

French Assembly Line

Produced at the Beaulieu-Mandeure facility in France, adhering to rigorous EU automotive manufacturing and safety standards.

02 / Engineering

Proprietary EV Platform

Custom-engineered lithium-ion battery management systems paired with high-torque electric motors optimized for urban commuting.

03 / Luxury Collaborations

Proven Brand Value

High-profile editions created with luxury icons like BRABUS and Burberry prove our market positioning and strong consumer appeal.

04 / Global Compliance

Full EU Homologation

Fully certified street-legal electric vehicles ready for seamless import and distribution across European and global markets.

Our Heritage & Milestone Growth

The Evolution of DAB Motors

From custom 3D design prototypes in Bayonne to industrial-scale electric motorcycle manufacturing supported by Peugeot Motocycles.

2016 · Design Roots

DAB LM (Light Motorcycle)

Founded by Simon Dabadie in Bayonne, France. Starting as a 3D motorcycle design studio creating custom concepts for major global brands, DAB Motors initiated small-series prototype development focusing on lightweight agility and minimalist styling.

DAB LM initial prototype motorcycle
2019 · Homologation Milestone

DAB LM-S Street-Legal Series

Addressing international rider demand for legal compliance, DAB Motors launched the LM-S series—combining custom-tailored modular components with street-legal homologation for European markets.

DAB LM-S street legal custom motorcycle
2021 · Electric Paradigm Shift

DAB Concept-E

Recognizing the transition toward clean urban transportation, DAB Motors pivoted completely to electric powertrains. The Concept-E showcased how quiet electric performance can deliver superior urban torque and striking design.

DAB Concept-E electric motorcycle design
2022 · Global Luxury Partnership

DAB x Burberry Limited Edition

Collaborating with British luxury house Burberry and Creative Director Riccardo Tisci, DAB produced 20 exclusive designer electric motorcycles, establishing the brand within global luxury and lifestyle retail spaces.

DAB x Burberry edition luxury electric motorcycle
2023 - Present · Peugeot Acquisition

Peugeot Motocycles Strategic Partnership

Peugeot Motocycles acquired a strategic stake in DAB Motors to industrialize flagship models like the DAB 1. Production transferred to the historical Beaulieu-Mandeure facility, ensuring top-tier automotive quality, stable supply chain logistics, and worldwide after-sales capability.

DAB Motors industrial manufacturing with Peugeot Motocycles
DAB Motors engineering and design award representation
Product Philosophy

Functional Aesthetics & Sustainable Engineering

We treat electric motorcycles as functional objects of modern design. Removing traditional internal combustion engines allows our engineering team to redefine weight distribution, frame geometry, and ergonomic comfort.

Every DAB model features premium components—including custom suspension systems, regenerative braking, and recyclable composite materials—ensuring long-term durability and exceptional resale value for commercial fleets and retail buyers.

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