Skoda’s design studio has taken a bold detour from four wheels to two by reviving the 1899 Laurin & Klement Slavia B — this time, as an all-electric cafe racer concept. The project kicks off a new series spotlighting reimagined Skoda icons, and fittingly draws from the brand’s early roots in motorcycles and bicycles.
The concept was penned by French designer Romain Bucaille, known for his work on Skoda car exteriors. His goal? To blend the brand’s historic engineering with modern design language. “Since I love motorcycles, creating one was a refreshing change,” Romain said.
Design That Combines Heritage and Innovation
The reimagined Slavia B keeps the iconic frame silhouette of the original — a design once built around a combustion engine — now reinterpreted as a floating, sculptural form. The bike pays tribute to Václav Laurin’s engineering legacy while incorporating sleek modern cues, like a split frame and floating seat.
Sporting heritage also shines through, referencing rider Narcis Podsedníček’s legendary 1901 Paris–Berlin finish on the original Slavia B. A vintage-style leather tool bag adds nostalgic flair, while the clean lines and distinctive lighting underline Skoda’s “Modern Solid” design ethos.
What began as pencil sketches has evolved into a full 3D model. However, the details/specs of the Skoda Slavia B cafe racer concept are scarce at the moment. Let’s see when do we get to learn more about this electric bike.
