In at this time’s installment of massive automotive manufacturers advertising and marketing questionable bikes, Ford Motors has launched (renderings of) two eBikes utilizing some basic monikers. Introducing the Ford Mustang and Bronco eBikes.
The brand new Ford eBikes aren’t made by Ford. Nope, they’re manufactured and distributed by an organization by the title of N Plus North America. As I checked out the N+ web site, I noticed that that is one thing they do, make bicycles for car manufacturers. New to me. Not one of the photos on the Ford web site or the N+ web site, for that matter, regarded like actual photographs. They appear to be renderings to me.
Regardless, I’ll inform you what I came upon about them.
Ford Mustang eBike
Retail: $4000
Let’s begin with the angles on the Mustang eBike. To me, they appear harsh and sharp. However Ford says they’re “daring and chiseled”. Okay. Additionally they say that “each line, curve, and angle has been impressed to evoke the sixty years of energy and efficiency excellence you’ve come to anticipate from a Ford Mustang.” Yeah…
The Mustang eBike generates 750W of electrical enhance that may simply speed up to 28mph (in pedal help, Class 3 mode with rider pedaling). It additionally sports activities the “iconic sequential Mustang taillights.” It has an built-in, one-piece cockpit with a full-color show to show the varied trip metrics.
It’s primarily geared to trip on the streets with a pair of semi-slick Pirelli Angle tires and twin suspension. It carries a 48V, 15Ah / 720Wh battery and boasts a claimed vary of 60 miles. There are 4 energy modes: Eco, Regular, Sport, and Observe.
It is available in Carbonized Grey Metallic, however for a $390 upcharge you may get it in one in every of 11 totally different “Ford-Impressed Paintwork” colours.
Is available in sizes: Small, Medium, and Massive
Mustang Tech Specs
- Energy: 750W* Motor with 4 modes: Eco, Regular, Sport, and Observe
- Class 2: 20MPH** with throttle
- Class 3: 28MPH** with out throttle
- Weight: 68LBS, Dimension Medium
- Battery: 48V, 15Ah | 720Wh
- Drivetrain: Shimano Cues U4000, 9-speed, mechanical shifting
- Body: Aluminium alloy 6061
- Suspension: Excessive-performance air-sprung entrance suspension fork with 120mm journey and 190x50mm air-sprung rear shock
- Brakes: Tektro HD E-740 4-piston hydraulic caliper, 203mm entrance and rear rotors
- Wheels & Tires: 27.5” 36H alloy E-MTB wheelset and 2.25″ Pirelli Angel City GT tires
- Cockpit: Aluminium alloy 6061 built-in handlebar and stem with full-color show and entrance mild (2000 Lm output, 180 Lux)
- Lights: Headlight: 2000 Lm Output, 180Lux
- Rear Mild: Built-in Rear Mild
Bronco eBike
Retail: $4500
The headtube/downtube traces and angles of the Bronco are just about an identical to the Mustang. The seems to be of the bike get somewhat totally different on the seat and seat tube space, with the Bronco trying somewhat extra geared up for rougher terrain. Ford does say that the Bronco eBike has “obtained the trail-ready efficiency to match its off-road heritage”. Additionally saying that the Bronco is “totally succesful and prepared for journey”. Perhaps?
The Bronco eBike places out the identical 750W of electrical enhance but additionally boasts 85Nm of torque. This might be nice for these steeper climbs. Ford says that it has “G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Sort of Terrain) impressed suspension.”
Anywho, the “GOAT-inspired suspension” or “advertising and marketing jargon” says it “lets riders maximize the bike’s energy by protecting the wheels on the bottom over small rocks, whereas the air-sprung fork and coil rear shock are able to deal with tougher terrain” So, mainly like each full suspension bike in the marketplace.
Nothing to see right here, transfer alongside.
The Bronco eBike additionally has a moto-inspired saddle, which doesn’t seem like adjustable? Perhaps you’ll simply be going so quick on the Bronco that you simply gained’t wish to sit down as you blast by means of the whoops with G.O.A.T. suspension.
It additionally comes spec’d with Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M Hardwall tires, serving to you to recover from the tough stuff. Braking is completed by Tektro 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for good stopping energy.
Lastly, It is available in Space 51 (pictured), however for a $390 upcharge, you may get it in one in every of 11 totally different “Ford-Impressed Paintwork” colours.
Is available in one “common” measurement.
Bronco Tech Specs
- Energy: 750W* Motor with 4 modes: Eco, Path, Sport, and Baja
- Class 2: 20MPH** with throttle
- Class 3: 28MPH** with out throttle
- Weight: 67.75LBS
- Battery: 48V, 15Ah | 720Wh
- Drivetrain: Shimano Cues U4000, 9-speed, mechanical shifting
- Body: Aluminium alloy 6061
- Suspension: Excessive-performance air-sprung entrance suspension fork with 120mm journey and 190x50mm air-sprung rear shock
- Brakes: Tektro HD E-740 4-piston hydraulic caliper, 203mm entrance and rear rotors
- Wheels & Tires: 27.5” 36H alloy E-MTB wheelset and 27.5×2.6″ Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M Hardwall tires
- Cockpit: Aluminium alloy 6061 built-in handlebar and stem with full-color show and entrance mild (2000 Lm output, 180 Lux)
- Lights: Headlight: 2000 Lm Output, 180Lux
- Rear Mild: Built-in Rear Mild
Each of those bikes are backed by a 2-year guarantee. You should buy them on-line or in particular person at your native Ford Dealership. Ford says they’re straightforward to assemble and adjust to US eBike legal guidelines (appears obscure). And in addition, that they’re “made to order”.
