Horwin CR6 vs CR6 Pro - Why add a MANUAL gearbox?

Horwin have recently released the CR6 Pro in to the UK market. So we wanted to explain the differences between the standard CR6, and the all new 5-speed manual CR6 Pro. Both these electric motorbikes are in the L3e category (125cc equivalent), so why add a manual gearbox?
You can find out more about both bikes on our website www.electrobikes.life
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[@adamryan2078]

Great looking bikes, need to take a leaf out of your book on my channel when it comes to presenting, you should be on the bike version of top gear!

[@highheels200]

I'd rather have the cr6 pro but without the gearbox and have an integrated charger. Native level 2 charging as well please 🙂, this could be the missing link between the cr6/super soco and the zero range. The Evoke classic bikes look interesting, do you stock those? Can't seem to find a UK supplier... Thanks for the overview, not many out there for the pro 👍

[@jmelectrobikes1650]

Hi, Thanks for your comment. The gearbox is definitely a marmite subject. It works well for those that like the interaction of changing gear, but it's not necessarily a requirement on electric motorbikes. The main reason the chargers are 3-pin only is to keep costs down so they are obtainable for daily commuters, and that commutes are generally less than 10 miles, so being able to "slow" charge over night makes good sense. Price of this tech will come down so I'm sure we'll see more of it being available on more affordable bikes in future. No, we don't deal with Evoke. We haven't had a chance to see or ride one to see what they're like, and supply in to the UK doesn't seem to have started as yet.

[@claretaylor7434]

Hi what is the true range of the pro? My partners commutes are on lanes of which will be about 45 to 55mph. Many thanks

[@smarte.r.1450]

Hi.. perfect video… what’s the range and top speed difference between the two please?

[@jmelectrobikes1650]

Range is vary similar between 50 and 60 miles for both. The CR6 Pro has the better top speed at 68mph over the standard CR6 at 55mph. Unfortunately the Pro was only a limited edition and is no longer available in the UK.

[@mookyzook]

I suppose a lot of push bike manufacturers have gone into the motorcycle market and that is why they leave the brakes at the handlebars. I'm sure it can't cost a much different price to put it at the right foot and do away with the longer pipework. It makes much more sense to motorcycle riders.

[@timothysmcnamara5925]

These are nice looking bikes. I had a cheap electric one before but after going on holiday for a few months, when I came back, the battery was dead. Apparently, you needed to re-charge every week or so.
Would I have that problem with this bike?

[@jmelectrobikes1650]

Thanks for your comment. No, you wouldn't have the same issue with our electric motorbikes. If they are charged to at least 80% they will be fine to leave for a few months if required. It will depend on the model as to how long it would take to naturally discharge due to things like alarm systems, GPS units, or temperature, but generally you would see only a couple of percent drop per week. Something else to consider is having the bike connected to a smart plug which turns on for an hour every couple of weeks to maintain the battery.

[@admol73]

Hiya... do ye think that horwin will provide cr6 bikes with the ability to upgrade batteries etc once new tech comes along?. Oh BTW how tall are you.. trying to get an idea of how big the bike is.. thanks 4 a good review

[@jmelectrobikes1650]

Hi, thanks for your comment. With regards to battery upgrades, It is possible that in future you will be able to replace the battery when new tech is released. All batteries are physically removable from the frame so that could be an option. I would imagine it would be an aftermarket upgrade though, rather than something that Horwin would offer directly from themselves. My height is 5'9". The CR6 is a similar size to something like a Triumph Bonneville.