Electric startup Beachman granted global motorcycle manufacturer’s licence

Beachman Motor Company has officially had its motorcycle manufacturer’s licence approved by the Canadian federal government and SAE International.

This means the Canadian company has been cleared to enter the global scene as a fully recognised motorcycle maker, and it’s already planning a European expansion.   

Beachman might not be a brand you’re too familiar with, but that could soon change as the electric startup has also launched its first road-legal motorcycle, which is now available in Canada. 

The Beachman ‘64 LM (light motorcycle) features a claimed top speed of 70kmph (around 43.4mph) and it has a similar design to the brand’s 64 E-Bike, although it does away with the use of pedals.  

Canadian customers can order the ’64 LM today, and Beachman has also confirmed that it is currently in the process of expanding into the United States market. Once that has been approved, American riders will gain access to the company’s first motorcycle, before Europe likely comes next.  

The company claims its ambition is “to become a global player in electric mobility.” And to help with this, Beachman has also opened a new round of investment.

Speaking about the news, Co-Founder and CEO of Beachman, Ben Taylor, said: 

“Receiving our national and international licenses is an achievement four years in the making, and it has enormous implications for the future of our company. The ’64 LM is the bike we’ve always wanted to build – one with no compromises. It’s built for the joy of riding, the freedom of exploration, and the simple pleasure of moving through your city with ease.”

Some electric startups in recent years have struggled to stand on their own two feet, although an example of one company that seems to be doing just fine in that regard is Stark Future. Beachman, which remains very early in its process of producing motorcycles, has already made a big breakthrough in Canada, according to Taylor, who added. 

“We are the only new automaker in Canada in the past decade, joining BRP Can-Am in representing Canada on the global stage. It’s an achievement that our team is certainly proud of, and continues our mission of building out manufacturing jobs and expertise here at home, in a world that is continuing to offshore all the hard work.”

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