That's a Bosch fact, doesn't mean its the same for all motors / brands.you cant get a 250w motor and a 350w motor as there the same thing.
An interesting point of view Eddie. What hassle have you experienced?I'd opt for a KTM, Cube or Trek before looking at a Bulls.
There isn't enough of a price difference to make it worth risking the potential hassle when things go wrong.
Hi Wicky you do need to register any and all speed e-bikes to avoid risk of loosing your shirt post 'incident' but there's no requirement to display a number plate (in fact you won't be issued a number to display when you register it).http://justebikes.co.uk/products/bulls-e-stream-evo-45-speed/
"As with all Speed pedelecs this high speed e-bikes you need to hold a driving license, have insurance and register the e-bike with the DVLA to use it on public highways."
Just to confirm will this also need a registration plate etc. even if ridden on green lanes / bridleways?
Hi Jon, BULLS EVO models use the small LCD toggle switch mounted in easy reach of your left thumb, beneath the same thumb is a small yet clear gold coloured screen giving all info needed. It's a clever design, following the less is more principal. Last year's BROSE display was center handlebar mounted but like all things located there they suffered during a tumble (2 of my 3 recent spills at Cannock Chase knocked the display off). Dispite it's micro size the BULLS display includes a USB charge point for sat nav or phone charging.I like the look of the Brose system. However I don't have any local dealers and am put off by lack of information compared to Yamaha and Bosch.
If buying on-line what happens if I have a fault or problem with the electrics my local shop can't fix? Also will it be a problem to buy a replacement battery in x years time?
Bulls E-Stream evo 3 FS 27.5 looks perfect for me. Anyone know what the controls / display are like on the Bulls Brose bikes?
Hi Dave max speed is not 15.5mph, it's 17.3 (25kmh + 10% margin, which all mnfs I know take advantage of), and last year VOSA confirmed that unlike rest of EU speed pedelcs don't need number plates in the UK.Wicky.....there are no grey areas,if the bike has more than a 250 watt motor and/or speed cutoff above 15,5 mph then it's a motorbike...the dealer in this case has stated that the bike 'just needs registering'....the problem is there is NO WAY OF REGISTERING AN S-CLASS BIKE IN THE UK.
If you buy such a bike you can only use it on your own private land,making sure their are no bridle ways or mapped footpaths across it,or...
You use it wherever you like and take the risk that you will never be stopped for using an unregistered,uninsured,failure to display number plate,driving licence and so on illegal bike.
I think anyone who buys an S-class to use openly in the UK just takes the risk and thinks it unlikely he will be stopped,the biggest danger is being involved in an accident with injury involved,then the bike will be analysed very carefully....the dealer will say 'YOU WERE TOLD TO GET IT REGISTERED,YOUR PROBLEM'
You wouldn't drive your car off the drive without registration,insurance,tax,number plates,driving licence,nobody would do that,but the offence seems minimised just because it is a bicycle.
I just don't understand the appeal of S-class e-bikes.....they are very expensive,at that price level you can buy a very powerful motorbike which can be legally and easily registered. Also the latest legal e-bikes are not that less powerful or fast than these S-class bikes.
KudosDave
Hi Soundwave, the best way to evaluate and compare motor power is to look at their torque figures because motor efficiency varies so much between one make and another. Most makers publish this data, usually in Newton Metres (Nm). 5Nm is equivalent to the turning force at one end of a 1m broom handle while a 1lb bag of sugar is hanging from the other end ...it's a lot!you cant get a 250w motor and a 350w motor as there the same thing.
...eMTB racing is gathering support, maybe in time an un restricted class will be established - then we'do know where the limits are!not on about torque about how much power these motors could take wattage wise and not blow up.