FTN Motion reveals Streetdog80

New Zealand electric motorbike manufacturer FTN Motion has released its new model the Streetdog80.

The Streetdog80 has been designed and made in FTN Motion’s Hamilton workshop and can do up to 80kmh with range estimated at 140km when carrying a second battery on board.

The Streetdog80 is powered by a single motor in the rear wheel hub and features a removable battery that can be charged at any standard power outlet.

“The Streetdog80 is a significant step forward for us as a company,” says FTN Motion co-founder Kendall Bristow.

“The extra speed allows users more freedom and lets them access more roads around the country,” he says.

“We’re proud to be building Streetdogs right here in New Zealand and growing the country’s strong legacy as a manufacturer of world leading motorbikes.”

The Streetdog80 requires a motorbike licence to ride and is the latest evolution of the company’s New Zealand-made urban commuter bike.

It joins FTN Motion’s earlier model, the Streetdog50, which can be driven on a car licence and can do 50kmh.

The bikes have received international praise for their stylish retro design and urban commuting practicality.

The first production run of 50 bikes is fully reserved.

“It’s great to see that consumers are really keen to get their hands on this bike,” says Bristow.

“With congestion, parking problems and the price of fuel, people are increasingly looking for smarter ways to commute, and many are choosing the Streetdog as the answer.”

The bike has a PIN or tap-start system and an automatic, gear-free design that provides immediate acceleration and ease of use.

The Streetdog80 is made to order, starting from $13,600.

Customers configure their bike online, choosing their desired colours, upgrades and accessories.

 FTN Motion intends expanding into Australia in April this year.

“We’ve already pre-sold 40 Streetdogs in Australia which shows how much of an opportunity that market is for us,” says Bristow.

FTN Motion has sold more than 200 Streetdogs in New Zealand since launching in 2020. The company was co-founded by Bristow and Luke Sinclair who were inspired after engineering an e-bike for a university project.

FTN Motion is hosting a pop-up showroom in Britomart Auckland, allowing people to meet the makers and take the bikes for a ride, open to the public from February 11-15.

Aucklanders can visit the pop up showroom at 10 Te Ara Tahuhu,  Britomart, or click here to reserve a Streetdog80 for delivery in April 2025, or to configure their own Streetdog50.