BMW ebike - 186 miles between charges
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Yes, 37mph!!
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The range rating also drops significantly to just 75 km (47 miles) when traveling at 60 km/h (37 mph).
I wonder how much it weighs.. and what is the optimal speed for 186 mile range to be realistic.
Riding position seems a bit aggressive for 186 mi. range... without water bottle cages.
I wonder how much it weighs.. and what is the optimal speed for 186 mile range to be realistic.
Riding position seems a bit aggressive for 186 mi. range... without water bottle cages.
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Ugggg-oh-leeee! Though could be neat. 47 miles at 37MPH isn't terrible I could see having fun with that.
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The range rating also drops significantly to just 75 km (47 miles) when traveling at 60 km/h (37 mph).
I wonder how much it weighs.. and what is the optimal speed for 186 mile range to be realistic.
Riding position seems a bit aggressive for 186 mi. range... without water bottle cages.
I wonder how much it weighs.. and what is the optimal speed for 186 mile range to be realistic.
Riding position seems a bit aggressive for 186 mi. range... without water bottle cages.
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I read about this bike this morning too. No, I don't see this as the bike for me. However, I am glad to see more of the established motorcycle accompanied getting more involved with their own distinctive bikes.
I also suspect that the high range numbers are, like so many other manufacturers, based on having the motor in the lowest possible setting.
I also suspect that the high range numbers are, like so many other manufacturers, based on having the motor in the lowest possible setting.
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My ebike is of questionable legality because it has a throttle, but it cuts off at 28mph, so it's not outrageous. Hard to imagine that beast being exempt from all legal requirements for a motorcycle: license, registration, inspection, turn signals etc.
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Maybe it would be legal some day, but not now in CA. Of course, the "Class" laws aren't being enforced at this time, but a potential problem could arise if you got into an accident.
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Also illegal in MN: State codes limit ebikes to 1000W, and not able to exceed 20mph under power. It may be called a bicycle, but it sure stretches that definition -more like a moped or minibike.