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Škoda Reimagines The Iconic L&K Motorcycle With A Futuristic Slavia B Concept
Škoda has unveiled a new concept motorcycle, the Slavia B, which pays homage to its historic 1899 model. This futuristic café racer is designed in the Modern Solid style and features electric power. The concept was developed in-house by Škoda's exterior stylist, Romain Bucaille. It marks the beginning of a series of reimagined Škoda classics, blending nostalgia with modern innovation.
The Slavia B concept draws inspiration from one of Škoda's most significant vehicles. Originally crafted under the Laurin & Klement brand, this motorcycle was ahead of its time and helped establish Škoda's reputation for innovation. The new design retains the original frame silhouette but adapts it for the electric era, showcasing a suspended Škoda logo within an open frame.
Škoda's Modern Solid design language combines minimalism with strength, focusing on bold shapes and clean lines. This approach reflects a shift towards electric mobility and sustainability. The decision to start this series with a two-wheeler is fitting, given Škoda's beginnings in bicycles and motorcycles in 1895.
The front of the concept pays tribute to Václav Laurin's pioneering work in motorcycle geometry. It features a minimal floating seat and an integrated leather tool bag, nodding to the bike's sporting legacy. This design honours Narcis Podsedníček, who famously completed the 1901 Paris–Berlin race on a Slavia B.
Romain Bucaille led the design process, starting with pencil sketches before moving to digital renders. "I wanted to go back to the brand’s roots," he explained. "As someone who also loves motorcycles, this was a refreshing change and a great creative challenge." The final design emerged as a futuristic café racer with clean contours and distinctive lighting.
This reinterpretation of the Slavia B isn't intended for production but serves as a statement of intent for future designs. With more iconic reworks planned, Škoda demonstrates that its future vision is deeply connected to its inventive past.
Škoda's Strategic Vision
Škoda Auto is navigating the new decade with its Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030. The company aims to become one of Europe's top five best-selling brands by 2030 through an attractive line-up in entry-level segments and additional electric models. It is also emerging as a leading European brand in growth markets like India and North Africa.
Currently offering eleven passenger-car series including Fabia, Scala, Octavia, Superb, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Enyaq models among others, Škoda delivered over 731,000 vehicles globally in 2022. As part of Volkswagen Group for 30 years now; it independently manufactures not only vehicles but also components such as MEB battery systems engines transmissions alongside group partnerships operating at three sites Czech Republic additional capacity China Slovakia India primarily through partnerships Ukraine local partner employing over 40 thousand people globally active more than hundred markets worldwide.
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