Decades later, Famel is back, but the revival isn’t about nostalgia, it’s about reinvention. The Famel E‑XF takes the original’s DNA and fuses it with electric mobility. At first glance, the café‑racer silhouette is familiar: spoked wheels, a slender steel-tube frame, and the signature Höcker seat all echo the original. The “tank” is now a cleverly concealed battery compartment, hiding a 72 V/40 Ah pack that delivers roughly 80 km of range. A 5 kW rear-hub motor propels the bike to 70 km/h, agile enough for urban streets yet composed for short adventures beyond the city. LED lighting, a minimal digital display, and refined finishes signal that this isn’t a retro reissue—it’s a modern reinterpretation.

Riding the E‑XF is a lesson in contrasts. The distinctive two-stroke growl of the 1970s is gone, replaced by a soft, electric whirr. Yet it doesn’t feel muted. The frame’s geometry, the weight distribution, and the compact motor combine to deliver an experience that’s surprisingly alive. Tight corners, cobblestone streets, and quiet avenues all become stages for the bike’s agile choreography. In its movement, you feel the legacy of the original XF‑17, but refracted through the lens of contemporary engineering.

Every detail tells a story. The steel-tube frame harks back to Famel’s workshop origins, while the spoked wheels recall a time when motorcycles were mechanical poetry. The battery’s hidden placement respects the original proportions, and the digital cockpit blends functionality with subtlety. Behind the design is a conscious effort to preserve the character of the XF‑17 while embracing the demands of an electric, sustainable future. The E‑XF doesn’t ask you to choose between past and present - it lets you inhabit both.

Beyond the ride itself, the E‑XF is a statement about revival. Famel has invested in local production and European suppliers, marrying heritage craftsmanship with modern standards. It’s not just about moving through space - it’s about moving through time. Riding the E‑XF, you sense the decades between 1975 and today collapse: you feel the streets of Águeda, the coastal roads once explored by the original XF‑17, and the quiet hum of electric propulsion all at once.

This is a bike for moments that matter. A morning commute turns into a meditation on design and history; an evening alley becomes a stage for agile precision. Every curve and corner is an invitation to experience the lineage of Portuguese motorcycling while enjoying the silence and efficiency of the electric age. In the E‑XF, heritage isn’t a museum piece - it’s alive, responsive, and undeniably present.

The Famel E‑XF isn’t just a revival. It’s a conversation between past and future, between craft and technology. It reminds riders that innovation doesn’t have to erase history, and that the streets of today can carry echoes of yesterday. For those willing to embrace both, the ride is unforgettable - an urban legend reborn, whispering through the streets, agile, electric, and impossibly alive.