Our Story

We like motorcross and we like challenges. The future of motocross has become more and more questionable because of ever increasing environmental restrictions. The solution is electric. EMX Powertrain faced this incredible challenge head-on!

As the future of motocross has become more and more questionable, EMX Powertrain acknowledges the need for change. If motocross is to continue to have a place in our lives, it will have to conform to environmental regulations. The obvious solution to this is going electric.

 

However, while making motocross future-proof, it should still be motocross. EMX Powertrain faced this incredible challenge head-on!

 

With his engineering company Elmar Dohms started the first steps to develop an electric motocross bike for competitive racing in 2018. In 2019 Dohms Projecten and ELEO Technologies formed a technical collaboration, project EMX Powertrain, and with the support of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and the Royal Dutch Motorcyclists Association (KNMV), they tested the EMX Pro, its first prototype and launched it in April 2021. The primary objective of EMX Powertrain was to explore the opportunities for developing an electric alternative to a motocross bike with similar competitive qualities as its existing equivalent.

 

EMX Powertrain transitioned into an independent company, manufacturer of electric motocross bikes, in 2021 and has an enthusiastic and dedicated team consisting of mostly motocross and enduro riders. EMX HQ is at the Automotive Campus in Helmond, in the heart of the automotive and battery technology center of the Netherlands.

 

In testing the EMX Pro left great impressions on its professional test riders and proved itself as a promising foundation for the development of electric dirt bikes. Aided by new perspectives and the extensive experience of its test riders, EMX Powertrain completed development of the XF30, which became available as limited edition for pre-ordering in May 2022 and will hit the ground in Q2 2023.

 

Elmar Dohms: “I have experienced how motocross sport has developed in the Netherlands and Europe and has become a topic of discussion on account of noise and CO2 emissions. Noise is an immediate threat and has forced several MX tracks to close their doors. Changes are going on in terms of noise and environmental constraints which are limiting the suitability of conventional bikes, which is a worldwide issue. An electric motocross bike that produces no noise makes practicing motocross easier.”

Our Journey

May 2022
Market introduction
For the first time, people could now pre-order their very own EMX motocross bike, the XF30. Following two years of development, engineering, testing and production, the bike was introduced to market.
February 2022
Racing
Getting acknowledged by the FIM, EMX Powertrain was drafted in to becoming an official manufacturer for the all-new electric racing series, the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup.
Early 2021
Proving Grounds
Concluding the testing and verification process, the EMX Pro, as it was called now, was put to the ultimate test on the Dutch sandtracks and made an instant impression.
November 2020
Testing
The bike was put on the test bench for the first time, to learn if the hard work on engineering paid off.
July 2020
Conceptualize
The concept of the EMX Powertrain first prototype electric motocross bike was revealed, featuring a Japanese built chassis, a swappable battery pack and, of course, the EMX Powertrain.
March 2020
Engineering
After defining the available space and conducting an initial feasibility study, the engineering process of the development trajectory could start. Based on the defined specifications and space constraints we chose the main components and started detailing the gearing and positioning of the battery pack.
January 2020
Developing
The technical collaboration of Dohms Projecten, SPIKE Technologies, KNMV and Yamaha Motor Europe was set out to develop a competitive electric MX motorcycle based on a Yamaha YZ250F frame. To kick off this project, we stripped the fuel engine and all associated components from the original chassis in order to define the available space for the electric drive and battery pack.

For the love of riding

We know you want to keep on riding. Therefore, the EMX XF30 is built to ensure you can, not bound by the limits of conventional bikes.

Pre-order price
€100,-
Special retail price for €14.500,- For the exhibition at le Salon du 2 roues de Lyon 2023 we had a special retail offer for €14.500,-. For people who weren’t able to visit the exhibition and don’t want to miss this special offer we extend this special retail offer for €14.500,-. Initial retail price €18.750,-.

Pre-order your XF30 here

You’re just a couple of minutes away from becoming one of the first to own the best handling, most balanced and smoothest dirtbike in the world! All you need to do is fulfill the down payment of just €100,- and submit your contact details. Order the XF30 now to make sure you’ll be the first to enjoy riding in its purest form!

Pre-orders will be based on a form with credit card + PayPal (for the down payment, which will be €100,-). The bike's retail price is for EU customers. Costumers outside the EU please contact us. The bike will be delivered to a Dutch Yamaha dealer. Freight costs outside the Netherlands will be quoted.

Pre-order price

100,-
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Pre-order price
€100,-
Special retail price for €14.500,- For the exhibition at le Salon du 2 roues de Lyon 2023 we had a special retail offer for €14.500,-. For people who weren’t able to visit the exhibition and don’t want to miss this special offer we extend this special retail offer for €14.500,-. Initial retail price €18.750,-.

You’re just a couple of minutes away from becoming one of the first to own the best handling, most balanced and smoothest dirtbike in the world! All you need to do is fulfill the down payment of just €100,- and submit your contact details. Order the XF30 now to make sure you’ll be the first to enjoy riding in its purest form!

Pre-orders will be based on a form with credit card + PayPal (for the down payment, which will be €100,-). The bike's retail price is for EU customers. Costumers outside the EU please contact us. The bike will be delivered to a Dutch Yamaha dealer. Freight costs outside the Netherlands will be quoted.

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