Droog Moto has unveiled the UNIT-1, a one-off electric motorcycle built from the Onyx RCR platform. The collaboration leaves little of the original machine untouched, turning Onyx’s compact electric bike into a much more aggressive [custom motorcycle build](https://windburnedeyes.com/custom-1976-bultaco-340-tss-by-jets-forever/).
The reveal appeared on August 30, 2026, with Droog handling the redesign and Onyx supplying the RCR foundation. It is the first electric motorcycle project from the custom builder, which has previously focused on combustion-powered motorcycles.
A Heavier Custom Hand on the RCR
Droog replaced the RCR’s bodywork with new side panels, an upper tank cover, a redesigned subframe, and a one-off seat. New lighting, lower tracker-style handlebars, wider enduro tires, and custom rear sets change both the riding position and the bike’s visual proportions.
The drivetrain is one of the more substantial departures from the stock RCR. Droog removed the chain-and-sprocket arrangement, moving the UNIT-1 toward the direct-drive feel associated with an electric motorcycle.
Underneath the custom work, the published figures remain tied to the Onyx RCR’s 80-volt performance setup. The bike is listed with 21,000 watts of peak power, a claimed 65 to 75 mph top speed, and a 3,600 watt-hour battery.
Range varies sharply with the selected mode. The figures supplied for the platform are 75 miles in Eco at 45 mph, 50 miles in Normal at 55 mph, 40 miles in Sport at 65 mph, and 30 miles in Hyper at 75 mph.
A One-Off With Limited Production Implications
UNIT-1 is presented as a single custom motorcycle rather than a new production model. That distinction matters because the build demonstrates what the RCR platform can support, but it does not establish pricing, availability, or a broader Droog Moto electric lineup.
The project also takes a different visual route from many electric builds. Instead of hiding the battery and motor behind conventional bodywork, the design exposes more of the mechanical structure and uses military hardware and industrial equipment as reference points.
For Onyx, the collaboration puts the RCR in front of riders who may not have considered a compact electric platform. For Droog, it adds an electric branch to the company’s custom work without giving up the one-off approach that defines its existing builds.
Source: The Pack, Onyx Motors
