GR1T Motorcycles: New electric models, but series production remains uncertain

• New at EICMA 2026: the G1XR Raider for police and emergency services and the G1M Mission for delivery services and fleets
• Shared platform: 11 kW continuous output for the A1 class, 36 hp (26.6 kW) peak output, 130 km/h (81 mph) and two removable batteries
• Prices from 7,000 euros excluding VAT (around 7,815 US dollars), but there is still no date for the start of series production

GR1T Motorcycles had its own stand at the Milan show for the third time. The electric start-up, now based in Berlin with design and development in Milan, used the event to expand its line-up with two new variants. They were joined by the familiar G1S Street and G1X Scrambler models, with the G1S partly shown in new colours. After the show, co-founder and CFO Philip Ammerman shared a candid review on LinkedIn. He talks about the difficult subject of trust, progress on range and surprisingly good talks with Chinese suppliers. This makes GR1T one of the smaller electric brands competing for attention alongside the major manufacturers at EICMA 2026.

What did GR1T show at EICMA 2026?

GR1T presented two new models based on its G1 platform: the G1XR Raider as a rugged version for authorities and emergency services, and the G1M Mission as a workhorse for commercial use. Both are set to share most of their technology with the G1S and G1X road models.

G1XR Raider: Equipment for first responders

The Raider is not an entirely new motorcycle. GR1T had already shown the concept at the end of January 2026 at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, describing it at the time as a dual-use platform: for the military and police, but also for civilian riders who spend a lot of time off-road. At EICMA, the manufacturer is now putting more emphasis on police, fire brigades and rescue services. A version for private customers is still planned.

The equipment includes reinforced luggage racks that are said to allow a payload of up to 190 kg (419 lbs). There are also guards for hands and legs, a drivetrain with improved water sealing and more ground clearance with knobbly tyres. According to the manufacturer, this should allow the Raider to ford shallow streams. For night-time operations, an infrared camera, additional side lights and a switch that turns off all lights at the push of a button are planned. The motor and drivetrain are also said to be shielded so that they are harder to detect with thermal imaging cameras. In addition to its two built-in batteries, the Raider can carry up to four extra batteries as cargo.

GR1T CEO Omar Abukhlal himself makes it clear that this is still a development stage: “Raider is not a finished product: it is a statement of intent.”

G1M Mission: Extended rear for cargo and fleets

For the G1M Mission, GR1T has significantly extended the rear subframe. The extra space is intended to take a pillion, luggage, a spare battery or side racks. The main target groups are delivery services and sharing providers whose vehicles are in use for many hours a day. GR1T has not yet explained in detail how the extended rear is constructed and how it can be adapted to different tasks.

What technology is inside the GR1T G1 platform?

According to GR1T, all G1 models share more than 85 percent of their key components, including the frame, motor, batteries and wheel sizes. This is how the start-up wants to develop new variants faster and more cheaply without starting from scratch every time.

The motorcycles are powered by a brushless radial flux electric motor. Its continuous output is 15 hp (11 kW). This puts the platform in the A1 licence class, which is available in Europe from the age of 16 and corresponds to the 125cc segment. For short periods, 36 hp (26.6 kW) is available. GR1T quotes torque of 56 Nm (41 lb-ft) continuously at 3,200 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) at peak. Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

Power comes from two removable lithium-ion batteries with NMC cell chemistry (74 volts, 40 amp-hours). On the G1S they sit under the seat, which flips up and also reveals a 9-litre storage compartment. Because the batteries are removable, they can also be charged at home or in the office from a regular household socket. Charging from 0 to 80 percent is said to take 2.5 hours, a full charge 3.2 hours. GR1T quotes a range of up to 150 km (93 miles) in city traffic and 120 km (75 miles) in mixed riding including expressway sections. With both batteries, the G1S weighs 127 kg (280 lbs). GR1T offers a six-year warranty on the batteries: if capacity drops to 80 percent under normal use, they are to be replaced free of charge in exchange for the old batteries.

Both road models roll on 17-inch wheels. The G1S Street is fitted with Pirelli Angel City tyres, the G1X Scrambler with Metzeler Karoo Street. The Scrambler also comes with hand guards, a windscreen and a seat height of 830 mm (32.7 in).

GR1T places great emphasis on digital features. Plans include a 4G module, keyless unlocking, a wireless smartphone charging tray and a 5-inch display that works with GR1T’s own app. The app is intended to handle navigation, vehicle status, diagnostics and over-the-air software updates. Three cameras record to the front, to the rear and facing the rider. To prevent theft, GR1T relies on GPS tracking, remote locking and a function called Wake-On-Shake, which sounds an alarm when the bike is jolted. There are four riding modes (City, Performance, Walk and Reverse), and the motor recovers energy under braking.

Why is there still no GR1T in series production?

Despite several trade show appearances, GR1T is still in the prototype phase. The company has not yet named a fixed date for the start of series production.

A look back shows why this point carries so much weight. At EICMA 2023, GR1T appeared as a young start-up from Munich and showed the Pioneer Street and the Pioneer Pro. At that time, deliveries were announced for the second half of 2024, and pre-orders were already being taken. That never happened. Instead, the G1S Street and the G1X Scrambler followed at EICMA 2025, already representing the second round of prototypes and reportedly developed and tested in 14 months. The Raider was added in early 2026, and now the Mission.

In January 2026, GR1T announced it would take the step from advanced prototype to industrialisation and was looking for external experts to help. For its 2026 show appearance, the company also intended to report on product development, business strategy and international expansion. However, concrete details on manufacturing, production location or volumes are still missing. The transition from mature prototype to series production is considered the toughest hurdle for young electric brands, and many have already failed at it.

How does GR1T want to win the trust of motorcyclists?

GR1T wants to build trust above all through the quality of its motorcycles and the everyday ownership experience. Philip Ammerman openly admits that switching to an electric motorcycle is a big step for many riders.

In his review, he names the factors that matter in the purchase decision: range, charging times, weight and price, plus uncertainty about a new technology. On the most important issue, range, he sees progress. In particular, talks with engineers and technology partners at the show demonstrated that noticeably more range is possible. They also helped the team decide what to focus on in development.

A second focus for GR1T is what Ammerman calls an intelligent motorcycle. The connected systems are intended to record how the motorcycle performs in real everyday use, manage energy more efficiently, detect problems early and give the rider the important information at the right moment. According to Ammerman, this requires expertise in many fields, from hardware and software to data analysis and communications technology through to connected devices and machine learning. In his view, the more connected a motorcycle is, the greater the responsibility to protect the vehicle, the software and the rider’s data. IT security is therefore to be firmly embedded in the technology from the outset and maintained over the entire life of the motorcycle.

What role do Chinese suppliers play for GR1T?

Ammerman counts the talks with Chinese companies among the most encouraging experiences of this EICMA. He praises the large number of engineers, the wide choice of technology and the willingness to work with a small start-up.

For a young manufacturer, this very openness is crucial, he says. GR1T needs partners who take an ambitious idea seriously, solve the technical problems together and ultimately turn it into a working product. With many Chinese teams, the company found this mix of expertise, curiosity and business sense. Ammerman considers the success of Chinese technology well deserved and attributes it to hard work and the courage to face competition.

How much do GR1T electric motorcycles cost?

The G1S Street is set to start at a regular price of 7,000 euros (around 7,815 US dollars), the G1X Scrambler at 8,000 euros (around 8,930 US dollars). Both prices exclude VAT. GR1T has not yet announced prices for the Raider and the Mission.

The company has been taking pre-orders for some time. At EICMA 2025, GR1T launched the so-called Founder’s Circle: anyone who paid a deposit of 100 euros (around 112 US dollars), which was to be refundable at any time, received a discount of 1,500 euros (around 1,675 US dollars) and the promise to be among the first when production starts. The offer ran until the end of January 2026.

For sales, GR1T is looking for dealers in Europe. The company names France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal as its most important markets. Both road models are to come to market approved for roads and motorways. To conclude his show review, Ammerman thanks visitors, suppliers, supporters and his own team for GR1T’s first four years.

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