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CAKE Kalk INK specs, top speed, range and price
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Typical price
$9,500 – $10,500
USD, before freight and setup
The Kalk INK is CAKE's take on a lightweight electric trail bike: near-silent, modular enough to service with a single tool roll, and built to a standard nothing else in this price bracket matches. It trades outright power for refinement and access to noise-restricted riding areas.
Peak power
11 kW (~15 hp)
Top speed
~56 mph
Battery
50V 2.6 kWh, removable
Weight
~172 lb
Full spec sheet
Powertrain
| Motor | Mid-mounted PMSM, direct chain drive |
|---|---|
| Peak power | 11 kW (~15 hp) |
| Rated power | 5.5 kW |
| Peak torque | ~280 Nm at the rear wheel |
| Ride modes | Three selectable maps plus regen levels |
Performance
| Top speed (stock) | ~56 mph / 90 km/h |
|---|---|
| Claimed ride time | Up to 3 hours at trail pace |
| Realistic hard riding | ~1 hour 15 minutes |
| Noise | Effectively silent beyond chain and tyre noise |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 50V 2.6 kWh, removable |
|---|---|
| Charge time | ~3 hours to full on the stock charger |
| Battery weight | ~35 lb / 16 kg |
Chassis
| Frame | Aluminium alloy with modular subframe |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Öhlins-derived inverted fork, ~8 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Linkage shock, ~8 in travel |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc front and rear |
| Wheels | 19 in front / 18 in rear |
Dimensions and weight
| Curb weight | ~172 lb / 78 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat height | ~35 in / 89 cm |
| Max payload | ~265 lb / 120 kg |
Price and availability
| MSRP (2026, US) | ~$9,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Typical street price | $9,500–$10,500 |
| Warranty | 2 years on frame, 2 years on battery |
| Street legal from factory | Off-road; a street-legal variant exists in some markets |
How fast is it, really?
The Kalk INK is geared for trail control rather than top-end, so it feels quicker than the numbers below 40 mph and then tapers off.
Regenerative braking is strong enough that most riders barely touch the rear brake on descents.
Real-world range
CAKE quotes ride time rather than distance — around 3 hours of gentle trail use, or closer to 75 minutes ridden hard.
The removable pack makes a spare battery the practical way to extend a day out.
Owner reviews
Average of rider-submitted scores for the CAKE Kalk INK from E BUDDY riders and public owner forums.
What owners like
- • Near-silent — legal on noise-restricted land
- • Beautiful, serviceable modular build
- • Very light at ~172 lb with a low seat
Common complaints
- • Expensive for the power on offer
- • Small 2.6 kWh pack limits hard riding time
- • Proprietary parts cost more than Sur-Ron equivalents
The quiet is the whole point
I ride land where noise complaints shut trails down. Nobody hears this bike, and the build quality is on another level.
Hanna E. ·
Premium price, premium feel
It's not the fastest for the money and it isn't trying to be. As a trail bike it's the nicest thing I've owned.
Derek P. ·
Verdict
Buy the Kalk INK if silence, build quality and serviceability matter more than raw watts per dollar. If you want the fastest bike for the money, a Talaria or E Ride Pro beats it easily.
Is it street legal?
The INK trail variant is sold for off-road use in North America. Some European markets get a road-registered version.
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