Yamaha has started its journey in the electric bicycle market with three models aimed at different segments. In this way, the Japanese brand expands its horizons after years supplying components to other brands.
Yamaha presented earlier this year its new strategy aimed at entering the world of electric micromobility. Switch ONthat’s what it was called, includes a new line of electric bikes that has just been introduced and will soon hit the market.
Said product line initially includes three models aimed at a different segment: Mountain Bike, Gravel and Urban. The Moro 07, Wabash RT and CrossCore RC, which will be available exclusively through Yamaha’s Official Motorcycle Dealer network, are therefore aimed at a wide variety of users.
From current Yamaha motorcycle and scooter owners, to customers looking for value for money combined with trusted technology.
Yamaha MORO 07 Mountain Bike
The Moro 07 is Yamaha’s premium eMTB. The Dual Twin frame Developed with Yamaha’s racing technology, it features two symmetrical upper and lower tubes for balanced stiffness that provides safety with high responsiveness to the surface.
Top quality components are added to this frame, as is the case of the RockShox full suspensionMagura MT5 brakes or Maxxis tires.
How could it be otherwise, it also incorporates Yamaha’s newest electric motor, the PW-X3, which offers instant assistance as soon as you start riding thanks to technology Zero Cadencewhile pedaling at over 25 km/h is easier with the special freewheel system.
The battery is also from Yamaha, specifically the model of 500Wh. Finally, the small and discreet Interface X installed on the stem allows you to connect smartphones for communication, navigation and much more.
Yamaha Wabash RT Gravel
With its sleek yet functional design, the Yamaha Wabash RT is a new gravel bike that is made for those who appreciate the fun and experience of riding a bike. The Wabash RT offers riders the ability to leave the city or its surroundings to explore new places and enjoy the route, because the journey itself is as important as reaching the destination.
The frame style offers a new geometry that provides security and comfort, as well as lightness on asphalt and gravel. And the dropper post is between 40mm and 60mm of suspension to face the trails with more comfort.
The Yamaha PW-ST3 drive unitwith a torque of 70 Nm, is equipped with sophisticated technology that provides the right level of assistance to make driving feel completely natural.
It also includes the aforementioned Zero Cadence technology and the Display A screen interface indicates information in an easy-to-understand format. Its technical characteristics include the 500 Wh lithium-ion battery, its weight of 124.4 kg, its Shimano GRX series shifting and brakes and its Maxxis Rambler TR EXO tires.
Yamaha CROSSCORE RC for the city
We finish the review of the Yamaha’s new line of electric bikes with the CrossCore, which stands out for its functionality, elegance and excellent value for money.
It is a versatile bicycle for the day to day of all cyclists, both young and old, in the urban environment. Pedal assistance is provided by Yamaha’s PW-ST3 drive unit, one of the quietest motors and most responsive in its class.
In addition to having smooth and quiet performance, this smart engine It uses sensors that monitor how the user acts and adjust the electric assistance to give you the most natural and enjoyable ride.
For a relaxed, upright riding position, the aluminum frame is equipped with a flat handlebar, and the front fork allows 63mm of movement of the suspension to absorb bumps.
The simple interface of the Display A screen makes it easy to change driving mode and check battery status. And if you want to customize the CrossCore RC, there’s a wide range of trekking accessories. The battery, like the previous ones, is the 500 Wh Yamaha.
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