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Who will fall for Yamaha electric bikes?
Good news for the brand and mountain e-bike enthusiasts!
Yamaha Motor Corporation has finally announced the arrival of their electric bikes line up in Canada.
Although it is a novelty in Canada, Yamaha has been producing electric bicycles for more than 30 years already. They are in fact the creators of the electrically assisted bicycles, as we know it today. The first two models launched in Canada are the YDX-MORO 05 and the YDX-MORO 07.
These new models, rooted in tradition, experience and the demands of the world of competition, are specially designed for electric mountain bike enthusiasts. With impressive range, powerful torque, state-of-the-art technology and the smoothest assistance ever experienced on this type of bicycle, sports enthusiasts will be amazed.
The YDX-MORO models also feature Yamaha’s smallest, lightest and most powerful drive units to satisfy enthusiasts of this discipline.
A little bit of history
In 1988, Yamaha launched its first electric bike prototype to counter the difficulties of climbing hills, carrying luggage or fighting against strong winds. It was in 1993 that the company launched the world’s first electric bicycle.
Then came the arrival of the detachable nickel-cadmium battery in 1995.
In 2008, the manufacturer launched their Brace model which was very popular and which will allow the manufacturer to reach the mark of 1 million units of e-Bike in production, followed by the launch of the PW series in 2013. With a record of 3 million in production in April that year, it was in 2015 that Yamaha launched the YPJ-R road bike.
In 2018, the company took an exciting entry into the USA bicycle market and launched their electric mountain bike, the YDX-TORC.
In 2019, the corporation reached 5 million units produced. The launch of the YDX-MORO Pro mountain bike equipped with the PW-X2 is light, powerful and compact and marked the year of 2020. Due to the parts supply problems that the pandemic has created, Yamaha will enter the European market a little late with the arrival of 3 models, including the YDX-MORO 07 in 2022, then will tackle the Canadian market in 2023 with the YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05.
“Despite being new to Canada, Yamaha has 30 years of experience building power assist bicycles so these models will have the same level of quality, reliability and durability you expect from every Yamaha, “said Bryan Hudgin, Director of Marketing and Brand Development at Yamaha Motor Canada. “Yamaha’s racing pedigree is also engraved through our e-MTB lineup, with the MORO’s Dual Twin Frame inspired by our championship winning YZ lineup chassis. “
The PW-X3 boasts a maximum torque of 85 Nm while generating a nominal assistance of 250 W, a maximum assistance of 500 W and an electric assistance up to 32 km/h. There are seven different support modes: Eco, standard, high performance, MTB, super powerful, automatic and walking assistance.
Yamaha’s automatic assistance mode definitely selects the perfect level of assistance depending on the riding conditions. In short, whether accelerating, braking or climbing, this mode allows the rider to concentrate on the ride.
When it comes to tackling sandy and muddy terrain as well as the steepest and most challenging slopes, the new drive unit’s higher cutoff offers excellent support to riders.
Moreover, the zero cadence technology ensures an instant torque transfer with every pedal stroke, while the Quad Sensor system has a high and homogeneous power flow that is exclusive to Yamaha. The latter reinforces the perfect harmony between the rider and his bike.
For the experts
The components of the YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05 have been carefully chosen.
You can choose between RockShox Lyrik Select forks with RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock for the 07 model or RockShox Revelation RC front forks with RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock for the 05 model.
You will find Shimano XT SL-M8100-R shifters, as well as a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS rear derailleur and Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 12 speed cassette on the 07 version, while the 05 is equipped with Shimano DEORE SL-M6100-R shifters, a Shimano DEORE RD-M6100-SGS rear derailleur and a Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 12 speed cassette.
As for the brakes, we also have more high-end components on the 07 version, i.e. Magura MT5 4-piston brakes with 203 mm center lock rotor and 1 finger lever, while the 05 version is equipped with Magura MT30 4-piston (front) and 2-piston (rear) brakes with 203 mm center lock rotors (front/rear) and 2 finger lever.
The new YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05 are also fitted with Yamaha’s Interface X on-board computer that allows users to obtain information such as the level of assistance with a 3-color LED indicator light, as well as the battery level, and to easily manage the settings while remaining focused on the ride.
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the LEDs and control the assistance with a switch.
Charging Time
When you need to recharge your electric bike, a 2-hour plug gives about 75% battery life and the remaining 25% takes about two additional hours on a slow charge to preserve the life of the lithium battery.
Pricing and Availability
The YDX-MORO 07 and 05 are priced at $8,299 and $6,999 respectively. This price includes shipping, assembly and adjustments. Financing through Yamaha Motor Canada is available for new electric bikes and a 0.5% interest rate reduction is available for customers who already own a Yamaha product.
A 3-year warranty is offered on Yamaha parts and 1 year on supplier parts with the option to add an extension.
The first 100 customers to complete the purchase of an e-Bike will receive a special Yamaha branded hydration bag. The YDX-MORO 07 model is available in silver raven black and blue duo. The YDX-MORO 07 is available in forest green. These are offered in three sizes: small (S), medium (M) and large (L) in the 29 dealerships listed below.
What’s coming
Within the next 18 to 24 months, Yamaha Motor Canada will invest in expanding its electric bike line according to market demands.
YDX-MORO 07 Key Features:
- RockShox Lyrik Select front fork with 160mm of travel, 35mm stanchions, Charger RC damper with low-speed compression and rebound adjust.
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shocks custom tuned for the Yamaha YDX-MORO 07 with 150mmtravel, 210x55mm DebonAir+ air spring with 15 clicks of rebound adjustment, and 2-position compression adjustment.
- TranzX 30.9 diameter dropper post with 125mm travel (small), 150mm (medium), and 170mm (large).
- Shimano XT SL-M8100-R shifters, Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS rear derailleur, and Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 12-spd (10-51T) cassette.
- Magura MT5 4-piston brakes, with 203mm centre lock rotor, and single-finger lever.
- Maxxis 27.5×2.6 tubeless Minion DHF (front) and REKON (rear).
YDX-MORO 05 Key Features:
- RockShox Revelation RC front fork with 160mm of travel, 35mm Stanchion e-MTB rated, and Motion Control damping with low-speed compression adjustment, and DebonAir air spring.
- RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 150mm travel, 210x55mm DebonAir+ air spring with 15 clicks of rebound adjustment, and 2-position compression adjustment.
- TranzX 30.9 diameter dropper post with 125mm travel (small), 150mm (medium), and 170mm (large).
- Shimano DEORE SL-M6100-R shifters, Shimano DEORE RD-M6100-SGS rear derailleur, and Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 12-spd (10-51T) cassette.
- Magura MT30 4-PISTON (front) 2-PISTON (rear) brakes with 203mm centre lock rotors (front/rear), and two-finger lever.
- Maxxis 27.5×2.6 tubeless Minion DHF (front) and REKON (rear).
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