A Barcelona revival of the historic Spanish Pursang name, decoded with real physics: where the 140 km range actually goes mode by mode, why the parts list justifies the price, what it truly costs over five years, and the one risk you are really buying. Sources on everything.
A light, beautiful, genuinely well-componented electric scrambler from a small Spanish startup. Plan for ~51 real miles mixed (not 87), ~14.7 hp from a Bosch motor, ~$9,260 net to own over 5 years, and a price that moves a lot by market. The hardware is the easy part; the company is the question.
Assumptions: ~$10,360 baseline price (European listings have shown 14,499 euros, well above this), ~3,000 mi/yr, ~$0.17/kWh equivalent, no battery replacement in 5 yr, ~34% resale reflecting a low-volume startup brand. Full table in §10.
Every module behind the headlines: who it is for, claims vs. physics, the parts list, true cost, the startup risk, parts, and the standard scorecard. All sourced.
A Barcelona startup, founded 2018 by Jim Palau-Ribes, revives the legendary Spanish Pursang name as a light electric scrambler. It pairs three 48 V battery packs (7.2 kWh total) with an 11 kW Bosch motor, a chrome-moly frame, a laminated-carbon body, and a premium parts list (Pirelli, Olle, J.Juan). Plan for ~51 real miles mixed (not 87), ~$9,260 net to own over 5 years, and a price that swings hard by market. The hardware is genuinely good; the open question is the company. Here is how we get there.
Start here, the right answer depends entirely on who is asking.
Same bike, very different answer depending on the rider. We lead every report with this so nobody buys the wrong machine.
The sweet spot. A light, characterful scrambler with a genuinely premium parts list (Bosch, Pirelli, Olle, J.Juan) and distinctive looks. If you buy with your heart and appreciate good hardware, this is built for you.
At ~51 real miles and a six-hour charge, this is a weekend and short-hop machine, not a daily commuter or a tourer. As a stylish second bike near where the brand can support you, it fits well.
Wrong tool. Real range is around 50 miles, there is no DC fast charging, and a full charge takes six hours. Plan a day around the headline number and you will be stranded.
The honest caution. Pursang is a small Barcelona maker with a very limited dealer network and little independent long-term reliability data. If you need a wide support ecosystem, this is a risk.
Same bike, two stories. The struck-through line is what the listing tells you; the big number is what to actually expect. The "why" is in Part C.
What is genuinely clever, and which "innovations" are really table-stakes. The part the brand's own page never tells you.
The features Pursang leans on, rated honestly. Each badge tells you whether it is a real engineering edge, normal for 2026, or marketing gloss.
A Bosch drive, Pirelli tyres, Olle suspension and J.Juan brakes (320 mm front, 240 mm rear) on a chrome-moly frame. This is a proper motorcycle parts sheet, not a bin of generic components, and it is the main reason the price holds up.
✓ SolidThree 48 V packs totalling 7.2 kWh keep weight central and add flexibility. The packs are not removable for swapping, but the modular layout is a genuine design choice rather than a marketing line.
✓ SolidA carbon body over the chrome-moly chassis keeps the whole bike light, around 149 kg. Lightness is the E-Track's defining trait and what makes it feel agile and characterful.
★ Genuine edgeGo, Cruise and Boost trade range for punch, plus a Crawl mode to help walk the bike into place. Useful, but ride modes are now common across the segment.
≈ Now standardPursang was a famous Spanish off-road marque. The startup bought the rights and revived it. That heritage is real and part of what you are paying for, but it is character, not a spec-sheet advantage.
★ HeritageMarketing specs vs. the physics. The math is simple, battery capacity and a few formulas, so let us run it.
Here Pursang is refreshingly honest: the 11 kW is the continuous Bosch rating, not a peak headline. Convert it to the unit everyone feels.
That is roughly the output of a 250 cc petrol bike, which is exactly the character: enough for spirited back-road and town riding, not a freeway weapon. The claimed torque is around 158 lb-ft at the wheel, delivered instantly, so the light 149 kg chassis feels lively off the line despite modest horsepower.
The headline gap. The claim is not a lie, it is the Go/Eco best case. Helpfully, Pursang publishes a range for each of its three modes, so you can see the collapse directly.
Step 1, real energy in the tank. Three 48 V packs total 7.2 kWh nominal.
Step 2, the mode-by-mode reality. Pursang's own figures show range falling as the mode gets punchier, because consumption (Wh/mi) climbs with speed and aggression. Drag rises with the square of speed.
A realistic mixed-use figure, factoring in highway stretches and real conditions, lands around 50 to 55 miles, the same neighbourhood as the Boost figure once you stop babying the throttle.
Charge time is just battery size ÷ charger power, so a vague "fast" claim means nothing without the charger's wattage. There is no DC fast charging here.
Shopping for one of these, you will see the same bike listed with different numbers, especially the price. They are not all lying, here is how to read them.
| You will see | What it really is | Trust it? |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 kWh / 3 packs | Three 48 V, 2.4 kWh modules. Consistent across sources. | real |
| 11 kW Bosch | Continuous rating, the honest "what it sustains" figure. | real |
| "140 km range" | Go/economy mode. Cruise is 115 km, Boost is 80 km. | best mode |
| ~149 kg / "400 lb" | Coverage cites 149 kg (~328 lb). Treat 400 lb listings with caution. | verify |
| $10,360 vs 14,499 euros | Baseline vs later European listing. The price spread is large. | confirm locally |
| "In production" | Low-volume; coverage dates to 2020-2021 announcements. Confirm current status. | verify |
The sticker is the smallest number in the story. Here is the whole bill.
The price is a headline, not a checkout total, and for the E-Track the headline itself is a moving target. Here is roughly what leaves your bank account on day one.
| Line item | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bike (baseline) | ~$10,360 | European listings have shown 14,499 euros |
| Shipping / delivery | $200–$600 | Limited dealer network; may ship |
| VAT / sales tax | varies | Often included in EU listed price |
| Registration + first insurance | $300–$700 | Street-legal road bike |
| Starter gear (helmet, jacket, gloves) | $300–$500 | Non-negotiable at 75 mph |
| Realistic out-the-door | ≈ $11,200–$16,500 | Depends heavily on market |
The number almost no one shows you. We itemize it, show the math, and state every assumption so you can adjust it to your own riding and market.
| Cost over 5 years | Estimate | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase (baseline) | $10,360 | European listings are higher; confirm market |
| Insurance + registration | $1,200 | Street-legal road bike, ~$240/yr |
| Maintenance / consumables | $500 | Tyres, brakes, low otherwise |
| Gear (one-time) | $500 | Helmet, jacket, gloves |
| Electricity (charging) | $200 | Cheap, math below |
| Battery (replace / upgrade) | $0 | None assumed in 5 yr |
| 5-year total (before resale) | ≈ $12,760 | |
| Resale value (yr 5) | – $3,500 | ~34%; low-volume brand hurts resale |
| Net true cost to own | ≈ $9,260 | ≈ $1,852 / year |
What breaks, who fixes it, and whether you can get parts.
We read the available coverage (Electrek, bike-ev.com, allelectricmotorcycle) so you do not have to, and summarize the recurring themes, not cherry-picked raves.
A bike is only as ownable as its parts supply. Here the picture is mixed: great component brands, thin maker network.
The good news is that the consumables and many wear parts come from mainstream suppliers (Bosch, Pirelli, Olle, J.Juan), so a competent independent shop can service much of the bike. The risk is brand-specific: bodywork, the carbon panels, the battery packs and bespoke electronics route back through a small Barcelona maker with limited reach. Budget for the possibility that brand-specific parts are slow or hard to source.
| Part category | Availability | Rough cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres, brakes, fork seals (name-brand) | good | $30–$300 |
| Bosch drive components | fair | varies; via specialists |
| Battery packs (3 × 48 V) | via Pursang only | varies; confirm |
| Carbon bodywork / bespoke parts | limited | via Pursang only |
One scorecard, identical axes on every bike.
Every e-moto on the site is scored on these same eight axes, by the same rules, so a 7 here means the same thing as a 7 anywhere.
Our standing methodology, run identically on every e-moto, including bikes we would otherwise have reason to flatter.
The only honest way to compare two batteries. Three 48V packs total 7.2 kWh here.
You never use 0 to 100%. The BMS holds a reserve and voltage tapers at the bottom. We assume ~88%.
Consumption is the lever, which is why Go, Cruise and Boost give such different ranges. Drag rises with speed².
Always ask which number a spec quotes. Pursang quotes the honest continuous Bosch rating.
"Fast charging" is meaningless without the charger's wattage. The ×1.1 covers losses and taper.
| Cost assumption | We used | Change it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Annual mileage | 3,000 mi/yr (15,000 / 5 yr) | You ride more → maintenance rises |
| Electricity rate | $0.17 / kWh equivalent | Your utility differs |
| Purchase price | $10,360 baseline | EU listings are higher; confirm market |
| Battery life | No replacement in 5 yr | Very hard use → sooner |
| Resale | ~34% at yr 5 | Brand survival & market vary |
We cite everything and date it, because specs and prices change. Manufacturer figures are labeled as claims; real-world numbers are our estimates from the methodology above. Spot an error? Our corrections policy means we fix it in public.
Sources retrieved May 2026. Manufacturer pages state claimed specs; treat them as marketing figures, not independent tests. The price in particular varies widely by market and year, re-verify before relying on it.