Hi there as usually its me just a voice over and you are watching review machines and today
we will review the newest electric enduro bike!
The bike is made by E-max lab, they produce these bikes in limited quantities, but in
fact it is really serial production vehicle.
If you do not know E-max is one of the best studies in the field of tuning electric transport.
And now they made their own product – DWX 250.
Today we firstly look at it in detail, then make thorough tests of this bike, speak about
the prices and so on.
Well, get comfortable my friends it is high time to begin, lets go!
Firstly few words about the design.
As we have here an electric bike, it is possible to get rid of many gears used for combustion
engine.
All we need here it is a motor and a battery, as a result the design is much more effective.
As to me the bike looks quite balanced harmonius and reserved and a bit aggressive.
Lets look at it in detail.
Now we see the first pre-production unit.
The production bikes may slightly differ.
The base here is an aluminum frame, made completely for this bike.
The weight is quite light its just 98 kilos.
The bike is equipped with an electric motor E-max with nominal power 3 kilowatts and maximum
24 kilowatts.
The lithium battery has 72 volts power and 60 Ah capacity.
One of the key features of the design of the bike.
The motor itself has a very durable body and it is used as a part of a rear suspension.
In this way it is installed in the lowest part of the frame.
Then the battery is also very low.
As a result we have here the lowest gravity center that is definitely very good for steering
of the bike.
The front suspension is adjustable Fastace fork with a travel 290 mm.
The rear suspension with DNM shock absorber with the same travel 290 mm.
On the handlebar we see just a throttle and brake and two buttons – one it is power
button and another is a sport mode, but be careful with it.
By the way unlike any regular enduro bike here we have a reverse mode.
This is the button for that.
Well I am straining at the leash to have the first test of this beast!
Thanx to a pro rider Alexander who will help us to test the bike, lets go!
Well it seems that the bike is aggressive not only with its design but also with its
character.
It has a very precise and neatly steering, it is mostly because of the low gravity center
and light weight.
As we remember this bike weighs 98 kilos, and a gasoline analog would weight about 115
kilos.
By the way as I said the maximum power is 25 kilowatts, but the official nominal power
is 3 kilowatts.
The matter is in our country we do not have to have a special motorbike driver license
and it is not necessary to register the electric bike up to 3 kilowatts power.
There are two modes for the motor – the standard mode and sport.
In standard the bike is very predictable and comfortable for use, the power is limited,
so this mode is good for beginners and just for easy riding.
And sport mode is for pro riders, cause it is absolutely another bike, no any limits,
the bike turns into an insane electric beast.
In this mode the bike is able to get over serious obstacles like these steep ascents
for example.
By the way while we were riding our electric bike we attracted attention of all the other
riders of a regular enduro bikes.
And we decided to compare face to face an electric bike and gasoline one.
Here it is 125 cc KTM bike, lets try to make a drag race on a short distance.
Well the distance is really too short for a real race, but we here don’t have any
other proper track, so I can’t say for sure who is the winner, but I think the electric
one at least is not worse.
Of course such a comparison is not serious enough, so lets do this in other way.
We moved to one of the most complicated obstacle of the whole track.
Look at this hill…it is frightening isn’t it?
It is hard to believe that it is even possible to get over it.
Nevertheless we will try!
But now we compare the electric bike with 250 cc gasoline instead of 125.
Lets go.
First try of electric bike.
It was really close.
As we can see it is a really tough ascent.
Now gasoline is trying.
Ruined.
Besides I should say that the result dpeneds on a riders skills also!
The next electric try!
Failed.
And again the gasoline failure, but it was close.
One more try!
And that was a success!
But gasoline bike answers with the same success!
In this way they are both winners in this competition!
Actually our electric bike has many advantages in comparison with regular gas bikes.
Firstly as mentioned it has a reverse mode.
Sometimes it is a great help.
The next advantage that all the gears and electrical components of the e-bike have the
perfect water protection according IP 69 stadard.
It means that you can plunge the bike under water and even use it there.
That would be impossible with gas bike.
We still have to test the range of the bike, but now lets move to the E-max lab where these
bikes are produced.
Welcome to E-max, And this is Maxim a founder of this company.
As I said we have for the test a pre-production bike, but now you can see the newest serial
production bikes such as they are.
You can see now some elements in detail to be able to make some conclusions about the
built quality.
Actually it is a small production line, and these guys are doing their best to provide
the most decent quality of each unit.
By the way the bike comes complete with powerful 2 kwt charger.
It takes only 2 hour to charge the battery completely!
And now lets test this bike on asphalt!
To test the bike on asphalt we changed the tires.
By the way you can choose the tires you need when you order the bike.
First of all to see what this bike can do on asphalt we asked a pro stunter to try it.
It is going to be interesting isn’t it?
So we can make a conclusion that this bike is capable enough even for stunting, and with
these tires it is quite good for every day use.
And now I think it is high time to move to the main test – it is range!
And I’ll do it myself.
The only thing I should do it is pump up the tires slightly to provide more range.
By the way I use a very comfy for such purposes a mini inflator Xiaomi.
It is perfect for bikes, motorcycles, quads and so on.
Really useful gadget, I’ll put the link in the description.
Well I start my gps tracker and hit the road!
I ride the bike in a standard mode at about 50 kmh.
While I am riding I want to say that the bike is really worth your attention.
Well considered with decent built quality, lighter than gasoline, it is possible to store
it even on your apartment and it won’t smell with gas.
Very little maintenance required, no any liquids and oils, waterproofing!
I think there are only serious drawbacks.
It is a limited range and the price.
And speaking about the range.
Well the result is on your screens 111 kilometers.
I think is is quite good result!
We have only one more thing to say, the prices.
And the price of this bike is 9000 dollars.
And now It is time to wrap it up, please post your comments what you think of this bike!
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