Urtopia is causing a stir at the CES in Las Vegas with a superlative e-bike: the Titanium Zero weighs just ten kilograms including motor and battery - a weight that many bicycles without a motor cannot manage. The prototype not only impresses with its low weight, but also with its powerful mini mid-motor, which offers a maximum force of 65 Nm. This is a proprietary development from Urtopia. The fly in the ointment: the Titanium Zero remains a prototype, with no prospect of series production. However, the know-how gained is to be incorporated into the development of future e-bikes from Urtopia.

According to Bo Zhang, CEO of Urtopia, the company invested around one million US dollars in the development of the e-bike. The value of the components used is estimated at around 50,000 US dollars. The frame of the Titanium Zero was created using 3D printing. The barely visible motor, known as the Quark DM 1.2, is exceptionally light at just 1.2 kilograms and is integrated into the bottom bracket. The integrated battery impresses with a high energy density of 300 Wh/kg. However, Urtopia has not provided any concrete details on the total capacity of the battery or the maximum range of the prototype.

Information on the bike: newurtopia.com/pages/urtopia-ces-2025

ChatGPT in the e-bike

Urtopia is no stranger to the world of e-bikes. In the summer of 2024, the company made a name for itself by integrating ChatGPT into the cockpit of an e-bike. This technology will also be used on the Titanium Zero. The control system is now based on the company's own AI technology Urtopia GPT. It is designed to enable a personalized riding experience by responding to the individual needs and preferences of the rider.