Thoughts on the new Bultaco Albero ebike?

[JoshW]

Been interested in the Bultaco Brinco for a while but always been a bit put off by the fact that it isn't road legal. Just seen that they've launched a new range of bike the Albero (https://www.bultaco.co.uk/blogs/news/bultaco-albero-check-out-our-showcase-for-the-new-moto-bike) and was wondering if anyone had managed to get on one yet?

Other general thoughts as well as I've never really looked to closely at them before.

 

[wheeliepete]

Sorry, but that is one ugly looking bike!! Apart from the looks, it is low powered and you will need motorcycle helmet and insurance etc to use it on the road. I hate to think how it performs off road. I fail to see any appeal in this sort of bike.

 

[signwave]

From their website:

The Bultaco Albero 4.5 is homologated for road use within the UK. It will be supplied in the following format:

Speed Ped-elec (moped) which requires the appropriate licence registration, insurance and road tax (currently free on electric vehicles) with a top speed of 45 km p/h.

 

[nemesis]

I owned a Bultaco Brinco for a few months and the performance was ok but it weighed a ton and the battery range wasn`t as stated if you used the power at 20 miles to empty and i`m lightweight.
Sold it because of the illegality and it attracted too much attention.