Cheap but functional chinese e-bikes and motorbikes

Fred · 2024-09-22T13:41:57+02:00

Explore affordable Chinese e-bikes and motorbikes ideal for short trips in Indonesia. Learn about practical use, costs, and recommendations from expats.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert22 September 2024 11:41:57

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I have two.

My wife uses one to go the three KM to work. It has a lead acid battery so it isn't as fast as a petrol bike, but it's easily fast enough to keep up with traffic.

You must have a driving licence and tax the thing like a normal motorbike.

Mine looks like a motorbike but was even cheaper and doesn't have any regulations to follow as it's officially a pushbike.It has pedals but I haven't bothered to fit them.

It isn't as fast as my wife's bike, and doesn't quite have the same range.

However, it's used for short hops and does the job very well.

The pair cost me far less than one petrol bike, and the running costs are close to zero.

They are useless if your daily use is more than about 20KM per day as the charging times are far too long. We charge聽 at home once every week or two. The charging cost is tiny.

These things are getting very popular in Indonesia as they are extremely cheap and work well.

Do you have such things in your corner of the world?

Do you own one?

Are you considering one?

arnaudkankienza New member

Member since 17 April 2024

arnaudkankienzaNew member30 September 2024 14:55:00

Hey i don鈥檛 Own one but if you can send to me the pictures so i can see because i don鈥檛 idea about it and if you will be serious believe we can start sell It here in co