Canadian startup Beachman Motor Company said it has secured national and international motorcycle manufacturing licenses and launched its first road-legal electric motorcycle, as it prepares to expand into Europe in 2026 and opens a new investment round.
The Toronto-based company said it obtained licenses from the Canadian federal government and SAE International, making it the only new automaker in Canada in the past decade alongside BRP Can-Am. The approval enables Beachman to produce and sell fully road-legal motorcycles beyond its earlier e-bike and moped-style models.
Its new model, the ’64 LM, is a lightweight electric motorcycle designed for urban use, with a top speed of 70 km/h. Unlike its e-bike predecessor, the ’64 LM requires a license and insurance in most Canadian provinces, though a standard driver’s license is typically sufficient.
“Receiving our national and international licenses is an achievement four years in the making,” CEO Ben Taylor said. “This round of investment comes at a moment when Beachman is transitioning from a boutique e-bike maker into a fully licensed global motorcycle brand.”
The company said it plans to enter the U.S. market before its European rollout, aiming to build a wider presence in the electric mobility sector.
