SWEET SPOT: THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE LAND DISTRICT ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE
POSTED 08/26/2024 BY WESLEY REYNEKE
CNC-machined touches include the yokes, bar clamps, and foot pegs. The seat wears a textured and molded vinyl cover, with a custom-made LED taillight tucked into the back of it.
But the District’s cleverest detail is one you can’t see—its versatility. Its motor can run in four different riding modes, offering between 750 W and 17 kW of power, with top speeds from 20 mph to 70 mph [32 km/h to 113 km/h]. That means it can be classified as an e-bike, e-moped, or electric motorcycle, depending on how you configure it.
“We deliberately chose to position the District in this middle ground,” Scott adds. “This flexibility is key for us—it broadens our potential market and gives us more options when it comes to regulatory compliance. It’s also lightweight and fun as hell to whip around.”
Starting at $6,995, the District comes in ‘Street’ and ‘Scrambler’ variants, each available in three standard colors. Options on offer include ABS plastic aero-style wheel covers, luggage mounting options, a bash guard set, and an onboard charger. You also have the choice of a 15- or 19-tooth front sprocket or a Gates carbon belt drive.
More importantly, you can pick the total battery capacity of your District, depending on the bike’s intended usage. The battery tray is made to take either one or two of LAND’s proprietary max. 1.8 kWh batteries, or one of their max. 5.5 kWh batteries. Those three setups offer up to 40, 80, and 110 miles [64, 129, and 177 kilometers] of range, bringing the District’s weight to 198, 226, and 230 pounds [90, 103, and 104 kilos].