Onyx Motors is gearing up for The One Motorcycle Show, being held May 1-3 in Portland, with a showcase of street-ready custom RCR 80V concept bikes, each crafted by an invited builder or designer. The electric bikes are meant to showcase the creative forces shaping the next era of electric mobility, where iconic design, culture, and next-generation EV performance merge to deliver urban and off-road riding.

“Onyx has always been about capturing a feeling, not just building electric bikes,” said Tim Seward, Founder and Chief Design Officer of Onyx Motors. “The RCR Design Studio pushes that expression to the limit, bringing the joy of riding into the electric future, the Onyx way: full throttle, electrifying, and built for getting lost.”

A lifelong tinkerer and moped enthusiast with a background in industrial design, Seward began experimenting with electric conversions in 2012, transforming gasoline-fueled mopeds into powerful electric prototypes. In 2017, he launched Onyx Motors through a breakout Indiegogo campaign, later introducing the RCR, blending cyberpunk grit with California swagger.

Seward’s Los Angeles-based electric mobility company is known for blending retro-inspired design with cutting-edge electric performance. The special show lineup features concepts by designer Bryce Wong’s sleek “Pink Panther,” Steady Garage’s S-56 Outlaw precision-driven minimalist build, and Onyx Director of Sales and Operations, Ivan Ceja’s, Akira-inspired “Citizen Zero”—anchored by Seward’s 1980s-inspired “Trapper Keeper.”

Launched in June 2025, the RCR 80V builds on Onyx Motors’ legacy of combining nostalgic design with forward-thinking engineering, with its BMX-style pedals, motorcycle-grade components, and customizable finishes. Blurring the line between e-bike, moped, and motorcycle, the RCR 80V features hydraulic disc brakes, regenerative braking, and a TFT touchscreen display with smartphone integration for navigation, music, and calls.

The 155-lb (70-kg) RCR 80V bike’s main components are made of aluminum (tube chassis frame, side panels,  and battery cover) and stainless steel (battery case). Speed modes are Eco (20 mph), and for off-road use, Normal (40 mph), Sport (65+ mph), and Hyper (75 mph).

The electric motor of its high-torque hub human-assisted pedal drive puts out 750 W in Eco, 6 kW (Normal), or 8 kW (Sport). Maximum regenerative braking is 40 A. Its advanced 80-V battery system delivers up to 18 kW of power for a top speed of up to 65 mph (105 km/h) and 0-30 mph (0-48 km/h) acceleration in just 1.7 s.

The bike’s 3.6-hW·h/45-A·h battery, putting out 100 A (constant), 200 A (boost mode, for 8 min), and 230 A (peak, for 3 s), is controlled by a smart Bluetooth battery management system. The range in main modes of Eco (130 mi), Normal (75 mi), and Sport (55 mi) is intended to balance everyday usability with high-performance capability. The battery can be kept on the bike or is easily removed for convenient charging off the bike with a 10-A charger. Charging at 91.97 V/10 A for a 10-80% charge takes 2.5 h, and for 0-100% takes 4.5 h.

The Onyx RCR 80V is now available in multiple configurations and finishes, with pricing starting at $5199; with the ONEMOTO code, buyers can save $500 during the show.