The famous brand Motosacoche, born in Geneva in 1901, presents this September 29th its new 45 km/h electric bike made in Switzerland. An exclusive design, unequaled performances. And a design in tribute to the very first Type-A created by the Dufaux brothers 120 years ago.
In 2014, Paul MERZ, CEO of Motosacoche, embarked on the adventure of creating an electric bike made in Switzerland, after rediscovering the brand during a visit to a museum. The Motosacoche Type-A is the result of two years of research and development.
Here are the main characteristics of the new Motosacoche Type-A.
– A MAG electric engine made in Switzerland: brushless type, it develops a power of 1000 W, which makes it the most powerful on the market. “We have taken the opposite approach to what is currently being done. Competitors’ motors are mostly made of plastic with cascades of gears that break easily… The MAG is entirely made of aluminum. It is robust, efficient, and it is also equipped with an energy recovery system during braking,” explains Paul Merz, Motosacoche’s CEO.
– A custom-made 1,200 Wh battery manufactured in France and fully repairable. “Thanks to FailSafe Predictive Technology, which continuously measures cell performance, we are able to anticipate failures. Currently, when the battery of your electric bike fails, your repairer throws it away. Motosacoche is the only manufacturer able to open the battery and change the failed cell. This is economically advantageous. And from an environmental standpoint, it’s incomparable.”
– A dual-belt drive, as on the historic 1901 Type-A. “The muscle belt is driven by the pedals, just like on any bicycle. And a second belt connects the motor to a large sprocket on the rear wheel. This large reduction of forces allows us to keep the motor simple, robust, and with minimal wear. The belts are also extremely quiet and economical, as they require no maintenance and are only replaced after several thousand kilometers.”
– A removable pannier secured by a lock: “Motosacoche is the only manufacturer to offer a standard piece of luggage on an electric bike. This allows you to carry your lock, a rain cape and some things.”
Price : 12 390 CHF
Pre-order : 100 CHF on www.motosacoche.swiss
Delivery : août 2022.
100 units available
Warranty bike and battery: 3 years
The first 20 orders will benefit from a 5 year warranty extension (instead of 3 years) and will receive the book Motosacoche, the legendary Swiss motorcycle (in french) signed by the author Sandra Ansanay-Alex
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