Yamaha is a pioneer in the electric bicycle market. It was engineers from the Yamaha corporation, which specializes in the production of various motor vehicles, who proposed installing an electric motor on bicycles back in 1993.
Recently, the developers announced the imminent market launch of the high-speed electric bike Civante belonging to the 3rd class. Its maximum speed is limited to 45 km/h. In some countries, these bicycles require special licensing and receive a registration number to be placed on the back of the bike.
The experience of designers and engineers allowed to create a unique bike with high aerodynamic characteristics and attractive design. Most of the components are manufactured at Yamaha factories, which allows all control cables to be inserted into the aluminum frame.
Civante is powered by a Yamaha PWSeries SE electric motor, delivering 70 Nm of torque. The cyclist will be able to adjust and set four levels of engine power. Autonomous driving is provided by a 500 Wh lithium-ion battery that supports fast charging up to 80% in 60 minutes.
The control system is sensory and measures three main indicators – torque, speed and rotational speed of the drive, which will optimize energy consumption. The indicators are monitored via a liquid crystal monitor that supports communication via Bluetooth. When operating in the manual mode, ten speeds are available. The bike features hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano STI derailleurs and an LED light. Civante tires are puncture-proof. The bike will go on sale in July 2020 at the price of $3,400.
