Everyone has, at some point, considered how they would survive if the apocalypse occurred: where they would go for safety, what items they would bring, who they would take, etc. But very few think about what bike or vehicle they would use. Enter the Motoped Survival Bike. A mashup of dirt bike, mountain bike, and post-apocalyptic daydream. Powered by a small Honda XR/CRF50-based engine and built around downhill MTB hardware, it’s compact, light, and deliberately over-equipped for worst-case scenarios.
And yes, it leans hard into the fantasy. Depending on spec, the bike can be outfitted with everything from a crossbow and tomahawk to climbing rope, fuel packs, knives, and a survival shovel. It looks less like a commuter and more like something pulled straight out of a Walking Dead prop room.
That said, beneath the theatrics is a genuinely efficient little machine. With fuel economy hovering around 90–120 mpg, the Motoped makes a case for simplicity: small engine, minimal electronics, easy repairs, and just enough capability to keep moving when everything else stops. Pricing starts around $1,999 and climbs with engine size and add-ons. You probably won’t need it for zombies. But as an exercise in imagination, utility, and unapologetic fun, it’s hard not to smile at the idea. Some of the sweet features:
- A Barnett Recruit Compound Crossbow
- A United Cutlery Tactical Survival Shovel
- A United Cutlery Hawk Tomahawk
- A Gerber Fixed Blade Saw
- Black Diamond Carabiners and Climbing Rope
- A Tactical Warrior Neck Knife
- Rotopax Gallon Gas Packs
- A Cree Mini LED Flashlight
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