# Electric Vintage-Inspired Motorcycles Beachman Bikes Boasts the Special Vehicles Division By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-08-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vehicles-division References: [theevreport](https://theevreport.com/beachman-electric-cb500-special-vehicles-division)  [Beachman Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman-bikes-aviator) has launched its Special Vehicles Division, a new arm of the Canadian electric motorcycle manufacturer dedicated to restoring and electrifying vintage motorcycles. The debut project for this venture is a fully reengineered 1974 [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1) CB500 that has been transformed from a non-functional, blown-motor relic into a road-certified [electric cafe racer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving-rm1s-blackout) that retains the iconic silhouette and character of the original while delivering modern performance and reliability. The restoration of the 1974 Honda CB500 began with a ground-up frame rebuild, followed by the design and integration of a custom lithium-ion battery pack built to the exact dimensions of the CB500 frame. It utilized the same UL-certified supply chain that Beachman uses for its production models. Image Credit: Beachman Bikes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Restomods:** Classic motorcycles reengineered with electric drivetrains create premium mobility products that blend nostalgia, sustainability, and modern reliability. - **Battery-integrated Heritage Design:** Custom lithium-ion packs shaped around original frames enable electrification without compromising the visual identity of vintage vehicles. - **Road-certified Custom Builds:** Regulatory-ready electric conversions position bespoke restorations as practical transportation rather than purely collectible showpieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Vehicles:** Heritage-focused electrification expands the EV market beyond new platforms into restored classics with modern performance standards. - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Specialized restoration divisions introduce new revenue models for manufacturers through limited-run conversions and premium customization. - **Automotive Restoration:** Electrified rebuilds shift restoration culture toward sustainable preservation, combining authentic aesthetics with compliant, low-maintenance powertrains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-sand-brabus-x-dab-motors.md) - [Compact Hybrid Engine Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benda-p51.md) - [Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-e.md) - [Backcountry-Ready Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorbike1.md) - [Enthusiast-Suited Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman-bikes-aviator.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [Modular Quick-Charge Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbm-motorcycles-hiro.md) - [Redesigned Electric Race Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7.md)