Motorized bicycles: specifications and manufacturers

The bicycle is the favorite form of transport for many people. The range of these products today is greater than ever. On sale you can find not only models of the classic device, but also more advanced copies with a motor. They demonstrate high practicality, reliability and ease of use. In this article, we'll take a closer look at these vehicles and find out which manufacturers make the best motorized bikes.

Progress does not stand still - ultra-modern motorized bicycles are becoming the choice of many riders who are accustomed to riding on standard models that do not have an engine. Today, super popular copies are on sale, equipped with a gasoline or electric engine. These devices are in enviable demand because they are very easy to use..

Riding a bike with a motor, users make a minimum of effort. That is why, on such a transport, you can overcome more impressive distances without investing a lot of effort. In this case, the roads can be very different.

Modern bicycles with different motors are made predominantly lightweight. Large weight often turns out to be a serious disadvantage of such transport, which must be mobile and non-capricious in storage / carrying. True, one must take into account that gasoline copies are usually heavier than electric ones, and they behave much noisier on trips.

Motorized bicycles differ in that can develop more significant speeds than classic models without an engine. True, it can be much more difficult to manage them because of this. This is especially true for high-speed models. Products accelerate easily without physical input from the rider, but the latter has to skillfully operate the device.

Motor bikes come in different prices. So, popular models on electric engines are more expensive than gasoline copies. The latter are more affordable, but they need adequate fuel. Gasoline options can accelerate to 60 km / h, which is a lot for a bicycle.

Motorized bicycles do not restrict the rider in any way during their operation. For example, if the battery in an electric model runs out, you can continue driving with your own effort by pressing the pedals. With motorbikes, the situation is the same - if the fuel runs out or some part is out of order, the rider will be able to go further as on a simple bike.

Bicycles with a motor are also good because they are very convenient to move around the city when there are heavy traffic jams on the roads. On such transport, you can easily and quickly go around cars, quickly reaching the desired place. This is one of the popular reasons many people use this type of transport.

Bicycles with motors are different. Both electric and gasoline engines can be installed in various devices. Bicycles are also divided according to other main characteristics.

Bicycles with a gasoline engine most often reach a speed of 40 km / h. Due to the presence of the specified engine such models acquire a more impressive mass, which refers to one of their shortcomings.

Gasoline bicycles are noisy, so you can forget about a quiet ride while driving. This is not the best solution for measured skiing for the purpose of relaxation. In this case, it is better to give preference to a simple bike without a motor. In most cases, these models have a manual ignition device. There are also home-made copies equipped with engines from a chainsaw or lawn mower.

Many people these days give preference to bicycles that have electric motors. These products are characterized by virtually silent operation. When they work, there are no exhaust gases, it is not required to refuel them with gasoline, which indicates the high environmental friendliness of such products.

The main components of these devices are the battery and the electric motor. This technique is charged by simply plugging it into an outlet. It usually takes 2 to 8 hours to charge. Electric bicycles are mostly lightweight, therefore, in operation, they demonstrate themselves exclusively on the positive side.

Electric bicycles are more expensive than gasoline ones. There are a lot of expensive models on sale. But with such a technique, you can easily overcome impressive distances without experiencing inconvenience. If the battery runs out, it will be easier to continue driving on this light structure on your own than in the case of a heavy gasoline bike.

Gasoline or electric bikes differ based on the terrain they can drive smoothly. There are several options.

• Mountain. The most expensive specimens, but also the most durable, strong. Mountain bikes with a motor are designed for use in extreme conditions. On such a device, it is allowed to travel on roads with sharp altitude changes or off-road. Mountain varieties can easily withstand heavy loads.

• Road racing. Modern road bikes are equipped with impressive battery power, on one full charge of which you can travel a long distance.

• Cargo-passenger... There are both electric and gasoline utility bicycles. Often, the latter are produced as three-wheeled vehicles.

• Urban. The most popular and frequently encountered specimens. Ideal for driving on city streets. City bikes with a motor are very easy to use. Electrical structures are especially in demand, since they are lightweight and compact, they are often made with a folding mechanism.

Adult bicycles with a motor also differ in the number of wheels in their design.

• Two-wheeled. The most common, standard models are the most common. When riding them, the user has to maintain balance. There are two-wheeled bicycles with a motor and an additional saddle - we are talking about paired models.

• Three-wheeled. More stable models with good grip.

• Four-wheeled. These are usually electrical models. They are expensive. While presented in a small assortment.

If you want to buy a really high-quality and reliable bike with a motor, you should give preference to branded products. Gasoline and electric models are produced by various well-known companies. Let's take a look at some of them.

• Haibike. Renowned German manufacturer of high quality bicycles. We should also mention the ultra-popular city bike Sduro FullNine... It is reliable and stylish with an attractive unisex design. The design includes air-oil shock absorbers, an aluminum alloy frame. Powered by a 250W Yamaha electric motor.

• Eltreco. The largest concern from South Korea. Offers a wide range of electric bikes of unrivaled quality for consumers to choose from. The model is especially popular e-Alfa L, characterized by great convenience and high safety. Such a bike will be more to the taste of the fair sex. It has a nice frame and a shopping basket on the steering wheel.

• Hoverbot. A famous brand that produces bright bicycles with a motor. For example, one of the most popular is the trendy city bike. CB-2M... Its design is a bit unusual. The seatpost here is welded into the top tube, not the bottom tube, which makes the frame less rigid, but reduces the weight of the frame part.

• Chopper. The products of this brand are very popular. One of the most popular is the petrol model. Bike ST-22.

• Ardis. Bicycles of this brand are made in Ukraine. They are of good quality and reliable assembly. One of the most popular is the model Cruiser-moto (0932)made on the basis of a cruiser. The device is equipped with a 50 cc petrol engine and can accelerate to 40 km / h.

Bicycles equipped with a motor are becoming more and more popular and in demand every year. Many people prefer to buy such modern and convenient technology over classic bicycles without an engine. Consider how to choose a device with a motor.

• Initially, you need to decide which bike you want to buy. – gasoline or electric. All the pros and cons of both options should be taken into account in order to settle on the optimal one.If you are not ready to pay a large amount for an e-bike, then you can buy the gasoline option, but you should not forget about its disadvantages.
• It is also important to decide on which roads you want to drive on the device. For a city it is worth buying a simple urban version, and for an extreme - a mountain one. It is not recommended to operate structures in those conditions for which they are not intended.
• Power... Pay attention to the power of the bike. And if you buy an electric model, then for the volume of the battery. Choose devices with optimal performance so that they do not disappoint you in use.
• The weight. Be sure to consider the weight of the motorized bike to be picked up. If you are looking for a lighter model, or you have to constantly lower it from the upper floors, then it is worth buying electrical devices. The same applies when the bike is bought for a girl. If weight is not so important and it will be just as convenient for you to use more massive products, then a gasoline bike will do.
• Design. This criterion is not the most important, but it is also worth paying attention to. The bike design should appeal to the rider. The main thing is not to put this parameter in the first place - the quality and reliability of the design is much more important.
• Build quality. Be sure to pay attention to how well the gasoline or electric bike is assembled. The build quality should not give rise to the slightest doubt or suspicion. All fasteners must be perfect, there should be no squeaks or backlashes.
• Manufacturer. Choose quality branded bicycles with a motor. Often such products have a high cost, but they are of high quality, they serve for a long time, and they are covered by a guarantee. Buy bicycles of this type in specialized stores or mono-brand outlets, if available in your city of residence.
• Before you buy a bike with a motor, you should test it. The device should be perfectly comfortable and comfortable for the rider.

An overview of a bike with a motor is presented in the video below.