This USA-Made Electric Bike has Pedals but Looks & Rides like a Motorcycle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- If it looks like a motorcycle, rides and handles like a motorcycle, then it's a motorcycle, correct? Well, not necessarily. Over the past years the modern personal mobility market has acquainted us with a good deal of unconventional transportation inventions - smart scooters, electric skateboards, monowheels, hoverboards - and surprisingly some of them managed to become popular among consumers.
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If you are following the news as much as we do, then you should have noticed a newly emerging class of electric commuting vehicles and is getting a lot of traction lately. The representatives of this class could be briefly described as a mix between classic mopeds and lightweight motorcycles of the 125cc class and an average electric bicycle.
These motorbike-inspired bicycles are usually equipped with 750 watt electric motors, have a pedal assist system with cadence sensors and a thumb throttle, in case you don't feel like pedaling at all; but in terms of looks they are very similar to a lightweight motorbike: they have knobby tires suitable for mud-terrain riding, a full suspension system with decent suspension forks in the front and long bench seats for comfortable commuting with a passenger.
In today's video we would like to discuss the news about the newest ebike model by an American manufacturer called Volcon ePowersports. For the 2023 model year they are bringing to the market their 'Brat' bike and we would like to see how it compares to other models in the market in terms of technical equipment, motor power, estimated riding range and, of course, the pricing.
All models similar to Volcon's upcoming 'Brat':
Rumble Air and Air SS V2: rumblemotors.com/products/rumble-air
Volcon Brat: volcon.com/brat
G-Force ZM: g-forcebike.com/products/fat-tire-electric-bike?variant=42774309175504
Urban Drive Style Uni Viper: en.urbandrivestyle.com/products/uni-viper-250w
Mod Bikes Easy Sidecar: mod-bikes.com/products/mod-easy-electric-cruiser-bike-and-sidecar
Vinci Ebike: kickstarter.com/projects/vinci/vinci/
Zugo Rhino: zugobike.com/products/zugo-rhino-low-step
SWFT Zip : rideswft.com/products/zip
Beachman 64: beachman.ca/products/beachman-64-e-bike
Rumble Air and Air SS V2: rumblemotors.com/products/rumble-air
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Is the Volcon's Brat the obvious choice compared to its competition? Share your thoughts below!
It is! Just don’t know vs the apex.
@@millionmilestothesun why do you think about the Buxus Eva ebike?
Competition is massive. The G-FORCE ZM and G-FORCE ZF have better stats for less $. Better bikes for less money include: Stealth Bomber; Juiced Hyper Scrambler; Juiced Hyper Scorpion; ACTREK; Bee Cool Challenger; RIZE Blade; Ariel Rider X-Class; Addmotor MOTAN; Biktrix MOTO; Bee Cool Rambler; FUCARE GEMINI X; FreegoEV... And many more...
@@johnw65 and none of those companies just inked a deal with GM either
In BC these have to be licensed as a motorcycle because the pedals are like vestigial legs on a snake.
Looks sick!! 😍 would love to own one!!
If you get one you should also get an nta helmet like xnito, normal bike helmets don't protect you on ebikes
I really wish these were much more affordable. The cheapest one was still 3x what I paid for my first car!
Batteries are expensive
that car bought todayt would probably be 3x what you paid for it lmfao
How old ARE you?
Honda Navi. A street legal motorcycle for 1800 . I’m going to teach my boys how to ride with one.
@@raidenout1515 that requires a license and insurance..and cant go on sidewalks, trails, anywhere..and its slow af with low torque
wow what a bike!! who wouldnt want one of these11
In England, electric pedal bikes are restricted to 15.5mph, 250watts, the laws need adjusting.
I love the look of the Buxus and would like to have one… especially if the price is right…
Believe the weight is part of classification to motorcycle, not sure but maybe the case as with extreme speeds on 2 wheels, the weight needs to be of a standard weight from having bike frame go Airbourne when hitting them bumps or mini ramps on streets. Yes, you will take off if going around 40 plus mph on regular frame and parts. Speeds need weight to compensate center of gravity of not having the ride fly thru air after a bump.
All heavy, 28-30mph max speed 20 mile range except the ss or upgraded models
Onyx City 2 45mph for $3,700.
yeah I'd rather have a moped that goes 45mph than a motorcycle that goes 28mph
@@geemy9675 I have a $2000 step-thru scooter that will do 60 mph all day... All ebikes are toys and 'commuters' at best.
@@johnw65 yeah hit that pothole on a scooter. RIP
@@johnw65 well a commuter isn't a toy and it's a pretty wide definition. most bikes, scooters and motorcycles could fall under it unless you're taking about touring/adventure bikes. I'd say most ebikes are more utilitarian than pedal bikes to get you from point A to point B with regular clothes.
@@geemy9675 You're right!
I've been riding over 55 years - 25% as transportation to work (commuting), 75% recreation (toys)
Here in the US, most folks use 4 wheeled vehicles for primary needs, unlike other countries where step thru scooters are prevalent... My Comment was based mostly on range and recharging limitations of all purely E-Vehicles. Thus the need for 'Hybrids' although many of these ebikes might be impossible to 'pedal' uphill because of their weight. At 73, I'm not into pushing vehicles at all.... Can you see my point?
Great review like always! Super informative!!
Whatever range they claim immediately cut that in HALF 🤣
Hello, thanks for your feedback. The range is calculated based on continuous riding at a moderate speed, so of course real world ranges are less optimistic in most cases.
100%
I see so many ebikes with knobby tyres here in London.
Wouldn't the knobby tyres reduce performance/range on smooth surfaces?
and this is why signs on trails are popping up everywhere "no electric bikes at all of any kind what-so-ever"
Hello, thank you for your feedback. Where have you seen a notification like that?
@@Datacube
Bear Creek trail , NC , asheville
In Minnesota electric assist bikes are quite legal. As a disabled person its an accommodation. They cant touch it.
This electric bike has pedals but looks and rides like an electric bike with pedals
For me on the appeal of an e bike, I like to have all my e bikes look more like a regular bike over a moped/ scooter/ motorcycle frames and makes. It is to keep the Police away from following me around to see if I break traffic laws. So far last 4 years, Ive yet been stopped but dozens of times the cops right beside me of their cars or on foot. Even passing me to stop a Sur Ron just 4o feet away as I always start peddling once cops see my presence.
Update video of these types of bikes.. please .
Hello, thanks for your feedback. We will try to make an update asap
Problem is that the evolution on these bike will be so fast that in a couple years they will have much better models
thanks for showing me all bikes were overpriced
Cool !!
From what i can see i still prefer my Super73 R series. 2000W/960 amp hr battery, two years - 8k miles all joy.
What is the operating voltage on the S73'R' series...? They don't give that info on their website...Wow, you have a 2000W hub motor?
Since 960watts/20AH=48V I think I figured out the answer to my question.
BTW, Nobody has a "960 Amp Hour Battery"....
Has estimated range of 1-100 miles 😂
In reality, if you pedal and cruise around 20 mph - 40 miles or motor only, 25 miles, you don't want to drain down the battery past 1/4 left
Make a soft tail Harley Davidson style electric and I might be interested .. this looks like a cheap 250cc motorcycle from 1970 .
Exactly! Why can't they put together a cruiser ebike with 12 inch wide saddle, 24 inch seat ht and pull back handlebars?
This thing is cool, the moped version 2seater.
Do you charge at quik charge stations
Rumblemotors apex?
You can tell the manufacturers that have actual experience designing motorcycles. The ones with the flat seat with noone on board havent a clue, as soon as someone sits on it, the seat will lean backwards off the bike making it uncomfortable and hard to stay on the bike
What are you smoking? When someone sits on the flat seat, the seat simply compresses a bit, straight down. Nothing leans backwards off of the bike; it's fully supported.
Source: I own a G-Force.
Can you review flyebike eleapord?
Are you sure its US made? Cuz the headlights and the frames, look similar to the one from Chinese models.
Most of those bikes are all show and no go. Why spend 5K on a bike that goes 25mph just because it looks cool. You can build one for less than $500 if you already have a bicycle.
remember not to ride mopeds on bike paths or sidewalks
These aren't mopeds.
Price
Which model interests you?
I want an e bike that can go 55 miles per hour made by Tesla
Hello, thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, this will likely never happen.
Try peddling when the battery goes dead.
Hello, thanks for your feedback. These are heavy machines, so pedaling won't be easy but unlike some mopeds these do have pedals, so you will be at least to get back home (slowly but surely)
have you ever ridden a motorcycle...?😉
Lol
@@galacticgalaxyonezerone7235 I on think anyone who has been on one would jump on a 20 or 28mph motorcycle
I have ridden a motorcycle, have a license and everything. I ride an ebike now. It is much quieter, lighter, easier to handle, and I don’t care about the friggin top speed.
@@lkj974 I like motorcycles and bikes too but when ebikes try to hard to look like motorcycles but go 20mph and cost the price of a used motorcycle I find it weird.
I know the appeal of ebikesbis to be able to go on bike trails but if it looks like a cafe racer you're really looking for troubles
@@geemy9675 I understand what you are saying about the price. It does seem excessive for a toy, or something with only modest utility. I have a Super 73 Z1, which I was able to buy new about a year ago for $1300. It has a 28” standover, so I can put my feet on the ground. The pedals are forward, like on the old stingray bikes. I don’t have to partially dismount everytime I stop. That is the appeal for me.
Is it legal
Tell me price and shop address
Hello, thanks for your feedback. The prices are shown on the screen (where applicable). For further information you may check official manufacturer's pages.
They may be ASSEMBLED in the USA but they are all the same Chinese parts.
.........which one is the US made one?
Hello, it's the first one. The others are shown for reference as its alternatives.
You just can't pedal a bike that weighs over 70 pounds, you can maybe get home if you're on the level and only a couple of miles from home,forget about hills.
Your better off buying a 500cc or less motorcycle. That price is a lot for a striped down motorcycle. No thanks.
THIS VIDEO: VOLCON BRAT is 750W48V15AH for $2799; BEACHMAN 64 is 500W72V40AH (governed) $3388; ZUGO RHINO (Fork suspension only) is 750W48V15.6AH for $1999 - 21AH $2499; RUMBLE AIR V2 2000W52V40AH 40mph40mi Range$4950 - SSV2 5000W72V50AH 65mph100mi Range$7500; G-FORCE ZM 750W48V20AH$1999;
G-FORCE ZM looked like the best deal in this lineup. But the EUY F6 folder has 750W48V18AH, fork/seat suspension, 20"x 4" mags and luggage rack for $1199 and free shipping!
@@johnw65 sell that crap, bot boy.
none of it will ever be on GM's floor.
Volcon will.
@@MrBothandNether So you like Government Motors, FUCK GM. My Pontiac Bonneville and Olds Aurora became worthless after the gov't closed those co's down. My Chevy Prism, built by Toyota, sucked because of a GM transmission. Unlike you, I'm not selling anything. Just posted details about the video. The EUY F6 looks like the best deal for the money. Enjoy your Volcon when the makers vanish...
The Beachman looks great, but that performance is pathetic
Hello, thanks for your feedback. What do you think about their idea to create a more powerful model with a moped-like performance?
Coast is too much $4500 Bucks and Again operation/Maintance/Charging Expence also more cause new Electric Technology!!!!
$2500 for this model.
I noticed that several of these bikes have rear derailleur gearing in combination with rear hub drives. These make no sense. They would only affect the power transmission when the bike is being pedaled, and no one is going to pedal these bikes! They are waaay too heavy, too much rolling resistance in the tires.
As long as the electric motor is activated, the only gearing the motor sees are the gears inside the hub motor. Surprised no one else picked up on this.
Do your research a lot of these have custom toothed sprockets so that you can pedal at high speeds
There's this thing called "pedal assist" that riders of ebikes have been making use of for many years. You should read up on it.
@@carriebartkowiak I have a bike with pedal assist. It is a bike that weighed 23 lbs before I installed the bafang bbs02 ebike kit. It has 24 inch mb tires inflated to 65 psi. The bikes shown in this video weigh close to 100 lbs. the 20” tires are inflated to about 20 to 25 psi. HUGE rolling resistance. I also have an ebike with tires like these, so I know what I am talking about. The pedals are mostly there for show, believe me.
I don't have an ebike yet but the low gear setting oughta help get the bike rolling, taking some load off the battery. Then the highest gear might help the battery going up hills or bucking headwinds? I shudder to think of peddling one of these things after the battery dies... lol
@@johnw65 Electric motors have loads of torque and are very efficient at low speeds. You could step on your cranks to get your bike moving from a stop but it isn’t really necessary or helpful. Climbing hills is another matter, gears are very helpful there. Headwinds? I dreaded headwinds when riding a regular bike. E-bikes easily overcome the extra drag.
You won’t be pedaling home bikes like the ones shown in this video, trust me. Even my older, lighter PAS e-bike needs to be in PAS 1 to be “neutral”. In addition to the greater weight of the e-bike, you are also working against the electrical motor. Some more sophisticated systems like the Bosch have a clutch which can take the motor offline (these are NOT hub systems) and eliminate that drag (or so I have heard). You could probably pedal a bike like that home. Otherwise, I wouldn’t count on doing that.
Why the fuck would I buy these when I can buy a Honda rebel for the same price
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We clearly understand that you are trying to point at the price of these vehicles but Honda Rebel is neither electric nor a bicycle, so it's not a fair comparison.
Well my motorcycle just got stolen in my ghetto ass neighborhood. I can take this inside and actually keep it.
Can 6 ft 4 300 lb guys ride these bikes
No way I could spend an hour riding, never mind peddling in that position. This is for people weighing 98 pounds.
Hello, thanks for your feedback. How about riding on throttle power?
@@Datacube pure fun, of course.
these things are way to expensive for what you are getting. you can get an electric scooter for 2 k with the same or greater specs
👍
Made in the USA with Chinese parts
Haha ,I can buy a motorcycle for that price or less and it would be faster,travel longer , these are a joke
You'd be buying a used motorcycle at this price and it would require a tag and a driver license. These bikes are new and in most states don't require a tag or license.
Lifetime biker here and yeah, these ebikes are a long way from replacing the smallest Wards Riverside 125cc I had in 1963. But, I found an EUY folder on Amazon with 750W48V18AH 32MPH and prolly 30mi range w/o pedaling for $1199... It'll fit in the truck or SUV and be fun in parks, campgrounds and bike trails...
VOLCON BRAT is cool but, the competition is massive! Not all these have rear suspension, Butt...
The G-FORCE ZM and G-FORCE ZF both have better stats for less $. Better bikes for less money include: Stealth Bomber; Juiced Hyper Scrambler; Juiced Hyper Scorpion; ACTREK; Bee Cool Challenger; RIZE Blade; Ariel Rider X-Class; Addmotor MOTAN; Biktrix MOTO; Bee Cool Rambler; FUCARE GEMINI X; FreegoEV... And many more...
Did you even watch long enough to see that the G-Force ZM is one of the featured bikes?
@@carriebartkowiak Good morning, Yes and I was answering DC's question: "Is the Volcon's Brat the obvious choice compared to its competition? Share your thoughts below!" And I made as inclusive a list as I could. Then, for everyone's benefit, I posted my answer in the open for all to see. I tried to find bikes with equal or better specs for less money (better deals). Glad you saw it and the video. What's your favorite ebike these days?
@@carriebartkowiak The E-Bike revolution is here. The Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro are fixing to revolutionize the world. 75mph for $1350 th-cam.com/video/w3-1_OyqdDs/w-d-xo.html
$VLCN wonders if they will ever get on Nasdaq,
or if they will ever ink contracts with GM & the Defense Department
_didn't think so_
@@MrBothandNether LMAO
To expensive for these low powered bikes! America is such a capitalistic society indeed!
If they're using the road like other cars owners do, these cyclists better pay tax too and get a license to drive
volcon uses chinese motors how is it made in American lmafo
Hello, do all manufacturers have a closed process where they produce all components in-house?
@@Datacube Never said anything wrong with it other than you are calling it USA Made EBIKE
Unless you can beat 2,200 and the bike goes as fast as 55 I'll stick with my goat power bites I don't care how awesome all these bikes look because they basically look just like the goat power bikes but my bikes are cheaper and faster and I'll stick with them that's over $4,000 for that you can get the motor goat or the power goat for 2200 and add a second battery for 600 and you're still under
Forget these over priced weaklings, look up Ariel Rider Kepler, it has a bigger 1000/1800 watt motor and higher voltage/size battery, 52 volt 20 AH so much more, such a best bang for the buck, they are back ordering now 4 to 6 weeks people lining up for one at $1800 not 4500 , Thank me later
@@SSchuck Yes Sir the Grizzly is Twice as fun, you could probly hit highway speeds wih eaze if you know your way around the mofets in a controller but I really dont want a nurse scrubbing asphalt out of my shoulder blades again, 35 is fine by me off road and 20 mph city 😉
For people that live in cities across many states, you are restricted to be at 750w to be a class 2 bike which can be a lot more convenient that something with more power.
These are mostly terrible designs and have very sub-par performances/specifications.
Stay away from Rumble Motors. Any e bike of theirs. I owned an Air V2. What a lemon. It only went 9 miles on TWO batteries. The companies customer support is even worse. They basically either ignore you. Mis lead you. Or make it very difficult to return what is clearly an awful e bike. Many owners with other models have experienced the very same thing. So go with a company that offers customer support more than just a fancy looking e bike. ( and one that actually offers an owners manual ) which Rumble doesn’t even give you.
Hello, thanks for your feedback. What's the capacity of those batteries?
Performance , seems a bit lacking , for THAT price ! BOTH in speed and RANGE ! AND ! You speak with "FORKED" tongue ! TWENTY or twenty eight MPH ?
SORRY ! Do you have an ACTUAL / FACTUAL photo of ME ?? DO I LOOK LIKE A FOOL ??
Promoting these $5000 to 20,000 e bikes is ridiculous, only rich people can afford them..Most states you can't even ride them on the street or sidewalk
thats not what it costs and they are only illegal if they are not limited,
@@DanaTheInsane this one is $2800 and they do go up to astronomical costs..Again only rich people have money to throw away on these.
Each state has its own laws as to what is or isn't street legal.
Ee
Warum immer nur diese lächerlichen 45 km/h?
This is Overprice bike because of the battery capacity and range this is pure bs prices u can buy electric bike same speed and range with the price of 500$
Some of these bikes are way over priced.. any Ebike with a motor less than 2000 watts regardless of the battery is a pure waste of money.. The best test is to try to start on a steep hill.. if not send it back.. junk..
Most of these are overpriced junk with weak batteries and motors for what they are charging. Do some research, people. You can get a 1000 watt 48 volt 20 ah motor/battery ebike for $2,000 or less. At 750 watts and 13 to 15 ah these are ~$1200 bikes unless they have dual batteries. Know this: the American companies are simply buying chinese parts and selling them to you at huge markups.
I've been searching Amazon, eBay and bikes sites for days, looking for something around $1,000 price point. Still haven't made my decision but none of these are good values.
Hello, thanks for your feedback. When you say about better options, can you please share the suggestions?
@@Datacube for starters, I just bought the Happyrun HR G50 for $1,000. 750 watt, 48 volt 18 ah with 20 inch fat tires.
Put the battery in the frame and balance it.
I'm good that's a nice-looking bike but it basically looks exactly like the goat power bikes and therefore I'll stick with my motor goat and my power goat bites because they go up to 55 mph and this only goes up to what around 30 or 32 max? Thanks but no thanks I'll stick with my goat power bikes they look better and are faster
Wayover priced
...also weighs as much as a motorcycle!
LOL... My motorcycle's 742 pounds. All these ebikes are light in comparison
Never, that's A Nawh Dawg! Ill stick to GASOLINE OPERATED MACHINES...
Hello, thanks for your feedback. Do you have an ICE on your bicycle?
Remember, 0 emissions is dependent upon how the electricity is generated.
Lmao the fact that these people believe this crap is hilarious...
Hello, how is this hilarious?
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