MICHAEL BLAST
The story of Michael Blast
The Michael Blast story began in 2016, when Frenchman Cédric Sylvestre surrounded himself with designers and friends from diverse backgrounds with a shared ambition: to create truly different electric bikes.
From Australia to France, by way of the United States, Canada, and Hungary, this cultural diversity nurtured the brand's identity from the very beginning, giving rise to a world where the electric bike meets motorcycle culture and vintage design.
From 1920s Board Trackers and Café Racers to 1970s Yamaha Chappys... Michael Blast draws inspiration from icons that have left their mark on generations to imagine bikes with an immediately recognizable character.
A philosophy that remains at the heart of the brand: going beyond traditional retro codes, celebrating the personality of each individual, and creating bikes made for those who love to ride differently.
Inspired by legends
Each Michael Blast draws its character from the machines that have shaped history.
From the Board Trackers of the 1920s to Café Racers, through the free and quirky spirit of the small motorcycles of the 1970s, the brand reinterprets these influences to create electric bikes with a style that is immediately recognizable.
It is not about reproducing the past, but capturing its spirit: strong lines, bold details, and that unique feeling of riding a machine with a true personality.
The unique character of Michael Blast does not go unnoticed. Over the years, the brand's design has been awarded multiple times.
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2019 — The Greaser
Good Design Award Australia
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2020 — The Outsider
Good Design Award Australia
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2020 — Michael Blast Electric Bikes
ProductReview.com.au Award
AWARDS & HONORS
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
2026 · A SELECTION OF DESIGN AWARDS, PRESS FEATURES, AND PERSONALITIES WHO HAVE HELPED WRITE THE HISTORY OF MICHAEL BLAST.
GOOD DESIGN AWARDS · AUSTRALIA
The Good Design Award jury
“You really get the feeling of riding a real motorcycle, but in silence! What an incredible design, a real pleasure to use and even more to look at. The leather grips, the vintage aesthetic, and the well-thought-out features make it a design that clearly stands out in this category. A magnificent ode to vintage motorcycles, revisited with a touch of modern technology, both discreet and elegant. Overall, it’s a truly serious product that performs very well and possesses a real X-factor. Bravo!”
— THE GOOD DESIGN AWARD JURY, 2026
PRODUCTREVIEW.COM.AU · 2020 AWARDS
Electric Bike Category Winner
"The 2020 awards are well deserved by the passionate teams behind every brand and every product."
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Electric Bikes · Category Winner, 2020
CELEBRITIES
They ride Michael Blast
Ryan Tubridy
IRELAND
Irish TV and radio host · The Late Late Show
Photographed riding a Greaser during a tour, the Irish TV and radio host — long-time presenter of The Late Late Show and The Ryan Tubridy Show — did not go unnoticed on two wheels, tweed jacket included.
Spotted riding a Michael Blast electric bike
Marc Andréoni
FRANCE
Film Actor
The French actor and screenwriter, best known for his role in 3 Days to Kill, was photographed riding a Michael Blast on a quiet coastal street—sun, sand, and Michael Blast, all in perfect simplicity.
Spotted riding a Michael Blast electric bike
Arda Büyük
TURKEY
Profession:
Visual artist · Istanbul
A contemporary painter from Ordu now based in Istanbul, Arda Büyük has made a name for himself with his bold and expressive works. When he leaves his studio, he can often be found riding a Michael Blast, staying true to his philosophy: "You have to have soul."
Spotted riding a Michael Blast electric bike
EME Korea
SOUTH KOREA
Description:
Seoul showroom · Visit to the distributor
In the EME Korea showroom in Seoul, comedian and television personality Kisoo Byun tried out a Michael Blast bike amidst the collection — a warm welcome at one of the brand's Korean partners.
Spotted riding a Michael Blast electric bike
On Korean television
SOUTH KOREA
On Korean television
"Gentleman and Young Lady" · KBS2
A Michael Blast made an appearance in the KBS2 weekend series "Gentleman and Young Lady," accompanying the main characters during a night scene in a park.
Michael Blast on Korean television
Dr. Chris Brown
AUSTRALIA
Veterinarian · Television host, Bondi Vet
Known in particular for Bondi Vet and The Open Road with Doctor Chris, the Australian veterinarian and television host was spotted riding trails in the heart of nature, "Michael Blast style."
Seen riding a Michael Blast electric bike
Kendrick Louis
AUSTRALIA
2020 Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion
Fresh from his title win in the Nutri-Grain Ironman Series, surf champion Kendrick Louis leaves the beach behind on his Michael Blast to hit the road—same discipline, different way to ride.
Seen riding a Michael Blast electric bike
