--- title: "Kuickwheel Skyrider X6 eVTOL. Flying motorcycle, pre-orders at 69,000 USD in China." description: "Chinese tech company Kuickwheel has launched the Skyrider X6, a revolutionary amphibious flying motorcycle developed by its Rictor division. Available for pre-order on JD.com for 498,800 yuan (approximately $69,000 USD), the X6 combines ground and air mobility for short-range commuting and emergency transport. Features and Performance The Skyrider X6 is a reverse trike with a dual-mode design. On the ground, it’s powered by an electric motor, reaching speeds of 70 km/h with a 200 km range (CLTC standard). In flight, its 6-axis, 6-rotor electric propulsion system achieves 72 km/h and a 20-minute flight duration. The vehicle’s lightweight construction uses carbon fiber and aviation-grade aluminum alloy. It offers automated takeoff, landing, and route planning, with a joystick for manual control. Safety and Reliability Safety features include redundant propulsion and control systems, with independent rotor motors ensuring operation during single-motor failure. The flight control unit has backup logic for stability, and a ballistic parachute deploys automatically in emergencies. Battery and Charging The X6’s 10.5 kWh battery supports DC fast charging, fully charging in about one hour, making it practical for urban use. Background: Skyrider X1 Kuickwheel previously showcased the Skyrider X1 at CES 2025, featuring retractable wheels and a four-axis, eight-rotor system. It comes in two variants:X1 SL: 10.5 kWh semi-solid battery, 25-minute flight time.X1 SX: 21 kWh battery, up to 40 minutes or 50 km range. The X1 supports 50 kW fast charging (80% in 30 minutes) and includes a triple-redundant flight controller, a 0.3-second emergency parachute, and real-time battery monitoring. Market Context and Challenges Kuickwheel claims aerial commuting could cut travel times significantly, such as reducing a 90-minute car trip in Shanghai to 15 minutes by air. Operating costs are approximately 3 yuan ($0.41 USD) per km in flight mode, with annual maintenance costs of 20,000–30,000 yuan ($2,800–$4,200 USD). However, China’s civilian low-altitude airspace (below 200 meters) remains restricted, and operating the Skyrider requires a light sport aircraft license, costing around 50,000 yuan ($6,900 USD) for training. The X6 competes with XPeng AeroHT’s flying car, priced at 1.2 million yuan ($166,000 USD). ConclusionThe Skyrider X6 is an innovative step in urban mobility, blending advanced technology with practical design. While regulatory hurdles and licensing costs pose challenges, its competitive pricing and versatile features make it a compelling option for early adopters and emergency services." url: "https://motorwatt.com/community/community-pages/chinese-electric-vehicle-market-news/videos/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6-evtol-flying-motorcycle-pre-orders-at-69-000-usd-in-china?from=page" date: "2026-06-06T05:15:11+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- Loading cover... 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Flying motorcycle, pre-orders at 69,000 USD in China. By [ Alex Roy](https://motorwatt.com/community/alexroymotorwatt "Alex Roy") in [New Electric Vehicles](https://motorwatt.com/community/community-pages/chinese-electric-vehicle-market-news/videos/categories/new-electric-vehicles) 1265 views 13th Jun, 2025 **Chinese tech company Kuickwheel has launched the Skyrider X6, a revolutionary amphibious flying motorcycle developed by its Rictor division. Available for pre-order on JD.com for 498,800 yuan (approximately $69,000 USD), the X6 combines ground and air mobility for short-range commuting and emergency transport.** **Features and Performance** **The Skyrider X6 is a reverse trike with a dual-mode design. On the ground, it’s powered by an electric motor, reaching speeds of 70 km/h with a 200 km range (CLTC standard). In flight, its 6-axis, 6-rotor electric propulsion system achieves 72 km/h and a 20-minute flight duration. The vehicle’s lightweight construction uses carbon fiber and aviation-grade aluminum alloy. It offers automated takeoff, landing, and route planning, with a joystick for manual control.** **Safety and Reliability** **Safety features include redundant propulsion and control systems, with independent rotor motors ensuring operation during single-motor failure. The flight control unit has backup logic for stability, and a ballistic parachute deploys automatically in emergencies.** **Battery and Charging** **The X6’s 10.5 kWh battery supports DC fast charging, fully charging in about one hour, making it practical for urban use.** **Background: Skyrider X1** **Kuickwheel previously showcased the Skyrider X1 at CES 2025, featuring retractable wheels and a four-axis, eight-rotor system. It comes in two variants:** - **X1 SL: 10.5 kWh semi-solid battery, 25-minute flight time.** - **X1 SX: 21 kWh battery, up to 40 minutes or 50 km range.** **The X1 supports 50 kW fast charging (80% in 30 minutes) and includes a triple-redundant flight controller, a 0.3-second emergency parachute, and real-time battery monitoring.** **Market Context and Challenges** **Kuickwheel claims aerial commuting could cut travel times significantly, such as reducing a 90-minute car trip in Shanghai to 15 minutes by air. Operating costs are approximately 3 yuan ($0.41 USD) per km in flight mode, with annual maintenance costs of 20,000–30,000 yuan ($2,800–$4,200 USD). However, China’s civilian low-altitude airspace (below 200 meters) remains restricted, and operating the Skyrider requires a light sport aircraft license, costing around 50,000 yuan ($6,900 USD) for training. The X6 competes with XPeng AeroHT’s flying car, priced at 1.2 million yuan ($166,000 USD).** **Conclusion** **The Skyrider X6 is an innovative step in urban mobility, blending advanced technology with practical design. 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