At the International Bike Trade Show (IFMA) in Cologne, Germany last September (2008) the ELMOTO HR-2 was debuted. It combines the best qualities of a bicycle and an electric scooter.
This light electric vehicle (LEV) is designed and built in Germany and will debut in the European market in July 2009.
It is built on an aluminum frame, and uses 33 lb ft of torque from a brushless 1.7 kW motor to take riders up to about 30 mph . It’s lithium battery pack has a range of 40 miles and recharges to 80 per cent in 2 hours.
It also comes with Marzocchi 888 suspenders up front and dual oil-spring shocks in the back. It also has an instrument panel that tracks speed, battery capacity and remaining range.
In Europe, cost is expected to be €3340 ($4,389) before tax and shipping.
The bike will be available in the USA by Spring 2010 at the latest.
