Heybike has introduced that an improve to its Mars mannequin is on the way in which within the third quarter of 2023. The two.0 model will nonetheless have the fundamental folding all-terrain form-factor, but is touted to ship some attention-grabbing tweaks which may make it extra attention-grabbing than the common e-bike of its class.
They embrace an improve to a 750W motor with a 1200W peak mode, versus 500~750W within the authentic Mars. Additionally it is rated to ship 28Nm of torque, which could get it up to the mark sooner, and a high velocity of 28 miles per hour (~45 kilometers per hour (km/h)).
That estimated energy is derived from a battery that may be taken out of a singular under-saddle bay on the bike. Sadly, its capability may very well be larger at 600Wh (48V/12.5Ah), which confers an estimated vary of 45 miles (~72km): barely lower than the first-gen Mars.
Then once more, v2.0 would possibly rating some practicality factors again in that it comes with a rear rack as customary, and an “enhanced” one at that. It’s rated for a “payload capability” of as much as 330lb (~150 kilogram (kg)), and has pegboards on both aspect, though the small equipment (like water bottles) that might connect to them are optionally available purchases.
Lastly, the bike has a Sensible App for features akin to activity-tracking and navigation, and can are available in orange, blue, grey or black colorways. Heybike has but to announce pricing and availability for the Mars 2.0, nonetheless.
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