Author: Andrew J. Hawkins
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Yamaha, the Japanese brand known mostly for its pianos and motorcycles, has been selling electric bicycles in the US for a little less than two years. Now, the company is expanding its lineup with the addition of a new, fitness-focused e-bike called the Civante.
The Civante is Yamaha’s first Class 3 e-bike offered in the US. That means it’s pedal-assist only, no throttle, with a maximum speed of 28 mph. While that’s sure to upset throttle enthusiasts out there, Yamaha cites market research that suggests Class 3 e-bikes are expected to grow the fastest, thanks to their higher speeds and likely ability to replace a car for commutes and other daily trips.
Still, that’s a lot of speed for an e-bike, and as such, Yamaha is expecting more...
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Yamaha, the Japanese brand known mostly for its pianos and motorcycles, has been selling electric bicycles in the US for a little less than two years. Now, the company is expanding its lineup with the addition of a new, fitness-focused e-bike called the Civante.
The Civante is Yamaha’s first Class 3 e-bike offered in the US. That means it’s pedal-assist only, no throttle, with a maximum speed of 28 mph. While that’s sure to upset throttle enthusiasts out there, Yamaha cites market research that suggests Class 3 e-bikes are expected to grow the fastest, thanks to their higher speeds and likely ability to replace a car for commutes and other daily trips.
Still, that’s a lot of speed for an e-bike, and as such, Yamaha is expecting more...
Continue reading…
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