There’s no shortage of electric motorcycles promising to revolutionize two-wheeled transportation, but most force you to pick two of three between power, range, and charging speed. BBM Motorcycles thinks they’ve cracked the code with the Hiro platform, and if the specs hold up, they might actually be able to give you all three.
The Barras brothers — Guillaume and Benoît — aren’t newcomers to the motorcycle world. They spent the better part of two decades building custom bikes through their Hong Kong-based shop Angry Lane, earning a reputation for clean lines and obsessive attention to detail. BBM sees them pivot from bespoke combustion builds to premium electric performance, and the Hiro Streetfighter is their debut model.
The Fast-Charging Angle
The Hiro’s 12.96 kWh battery pack can supposedly add 62 miles of range in nine minutes on a DC fast charger, hitting 80 percent in 15 minutes. That’s approaching gas-pump convenience, which is the threshold where range anxiety starts to disappear.
The secret lies in the partnership with Belgian EV specialist Saroléa, who’s been refining high-performance drivetrains and battery tech through their Isle of Man TT Zero involvement. The pack uses high-rate 3C lithium-ion cells with passive cooling for the battery and liquid cooling for the motor and inverter. It’s aggressive enough for rapid charging without the thermal complexity that adds weight and cost.
Performance Without Compromise
The radial flux permanent magnet motor pumps out 94 hp and 111 lb.ft of torque directly to the rear wheel, spinning up to 12,000 rpm. Top speed sits at 118 mph (electronically limited), with a 0-60 sprint in 3.5 seconds. Not bad for a bike that weighs just 441 lbs.
Most high-performance electric motorcycles struggle to stay under 550 lbs, but the Hiro achieves its lightness through a chromoly steel trellis frame, aluminum subframe, and bio-composite body panels. The modular platform approach helps too. BBM plans to roll out Roadster, Café Racer, and Scrambler variants, all sharing the core components.
The suspension and brake package backs up the performance claims: 43mm inverted forks with 120mm of travel up front, a fully adjustable monoshock out back, and Brembo radial calipers squeezing 320mm discs. This is proper sportbike hardware.
Real-World Viability
Range estimates sit at 137+ miles in urban riding, which translates to maybe 100-112 miles for highway driving. Paired with that fast-charging capability, this allows you to be less meticulous about when and where you venture. Multiple ride modes and a companion app let you fine-tune power delivery and regenerative braking to suit your style.
As for the bio-composite bodywork, it’s lighter, tougher, and fully recyclable. BBM designed the entire bike around repairability and component reusability.
The Reality Check
BBM expects to unveil final pre-production prototypes in mid-2026, with EU homologation following shortly after. North American and Asian markets won’t see the bike until 2027. That’s a long runway, and a lot can change in the electric motorcycle space over the next two years.
Angry Lane built its reputation on low-volume customs, not mass-producing motorcycles with complex electrical systems. Scaling from boutique fabrication to reliable manufacturing is where plenty of promising startups have stumbled. Partnering with Saroléa mitigates some of that risk, but it’s still unproven territory for the Barras brothers.
If BBM delivers on their promises, the Hiro could be one of the first electric bikes to feel like a proper motorcycle rather than an electrified compromise.
Spec Sheet
Model: BBM Hiro Streetfighter
Motor: Radial Flux Permanent Magnet (RFPM), 94 hp / 70 kW
Battery: 12.96 kWh Lithium-Ion, 360V max
0-60: 3.5 seconds
Top Speed: 118mph (electronically limited)
Range: 137+ miles (manufacturer estimate)
DC Fast Charging: 100 km range in 9 minutes, 80% in 15 minutes
Home Charging (220V): 2 hours 40 minutes
Weight: 441 lbs
Frame: Chromoly steel trellis with aluminum subframe
Body Panels: Bio-composites
Suspension: 43mm inverted fork (120mm travel) / Adjustable monoshock
Brakes: Brembo radial calipers, 320mm floating front discs
Tires: 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear
Pricing & Availability
BBM will begin showing pre-production prototypes in mid-2026, with the Hiro Streetfighter priced at €16,900 (~$18,400). EU homologation is expected in 2026, with North American and Asian markets following in 2027.
Recap
BBM Hiro Streetfighter Motorcycle
BBM’s inaugural Hiro Streetfighter promises to solve electric motorcycles’ charging problem with 62 miles of range in nine minutes, all wrapped in a 440-pound package that doesn’t sacrifice performance. The Barras brothers are leveraging their Angry Lane custom shop background to build a modular platform that actually feels like a motorcycle — if they can pull off the jump from boutique builds to production by 2026.
