This is what a resto-mod was meant to be. A 1982 Yamaha SECA converted to electric: 12 kW motor, 12 kWh battery, about 100 miles of town range, and a hand-sewn seat. $18,500 as configured.
A one-of-one show bike. The structural adapter for the XS400, SECA and Ninja 250 is patented.
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This is a show bike, a head turner, with a custom hand-cut and sewn seat by a Detroit local shop. The body powder coat is locally applied and color matched to the authentic early-2000s repaint on the original tank, body and fenders. This is what a resto-mod was meant to be.
Get your perfect town bike when you convert this 1982 Yamaha SECA into a fully electric motorcycle. The SECA is perfect for a town bike, a commuter, or even multi-day trips when you include a fast charger. With a totally unique slipstream-tail shape and a complex tank profile, it really stands out in a lineup. There's a reason this motorcycle earned such great reviews when it was new: great styling!
The estimated list price is based on a 12 kW motor and a 12 kWh battery with standard suspension, brakes, paint and the other features of the motorcycle. This configuration gives about 100 miles of range for typical non-highway riding. It's capable of sustained highway speeds, which results in lower range per charge. Turnaround time is about 4 to 6 months depending on customizations. Let's get started on your rebuild of this classic motorcycle today!
"a conscious effort to make the bike look both racy and futuristic" Cycle World, August 1982
| Donor | 1982 Yamaha SECA, 1 of 1 |
| Motor and battery | 12 kW motor, 12 kWh battery |
| Range | About 100 miles of typical non-highway riding. Sustained highway speed, with less range per charge. |
| Finish | Hand-cut and sewn seat; locally applied powder coat, color matched to the early-2000s repaint |
| Turnaround | About 4 to 6 months, depending on customizations |
| Price | $18,500 as configured |
Battery, controller and cooling can all step up later without starting over.
Any household outlet. No special installation for daily riding.
Built by us in Detroit or by a partner shop certified on the system through Shandoka technician training.
Add the DBB and see every cell while you ride.
No. If you have the bike, we convert it. If you know the bike you want, we'll help you source it. If you know how you want to ride and the style you like, we'll help you choose the bike and then source it.
There's a motorcycle type and a price point for everyone. The cost depends on the platform, the battery and motor you choose and how much custom work goes into it. Tell us what you ride, or how you want to ride, and we'll quote the build.
From any household outlet. You don't need a charging station for most daily riding.
We stand by our work and strive for the best quality and product choices from the information available at the time.
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