€12,000 Husqvarna e-MTB makes FE 450 petrol-powered motorbike seem good value
Husqvarna’s history dates back as early as 1689 when the Swedish king of the time ordered a weapons factory to be built in the town of Husqvarna. Fast forward to 1869 and that same factory ended up as a bicycle factory.
So what has the iconic Swedish brand done? In 2018 it launched a range of electric mountain and normal bikes. In 2019 the range expanded and now, for 2020, it looks like it’s been refined.
20 Husqvarna Hard Cross 275 details
What kind of technology can we expect to see in a Husqvarna electric mountain bike? Maybe a bespoke motor that’s made in-house or a motorbike-derived suspension platform? Maybe, even, some kind of skeletal frame technology that MX bikes use?
In short, no. You don’t get any of that. The Hard Cross is designed to tackle gnarly enduro descents and climbs, and Husqvarna has opted to use a Shimano STEPS E8000 motor with 70Nm of torque. That’s mated to a 630Wh battery that’s hidden and partially integrated into the bike’s downtube.
The battery cover is held in place with a simple screw and swivel catch near to the bike’s headtube.
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It’s got a proper MX-inspired sump guard to help protect the Shimano motor. Alex Evans / Immediate Media
The bike’s got internally-routed cables — for the few cables on the AXS-equipped version — and an MX-inspired sump guard for the Shimano motor.
The bike’s charge plug is on the frame so you’d better have a long extension cable to replenish its juice. Alex Evans / Immediate Media
The charging plug for the bike’s battery is at the seat tube/downtube junction and features a small rubber cap. Along with Shimano’s standard STEPS display, the Hard Cross has an additional button mounted on the top of the top tube.
20 Husqvarna Hard Cross 275 suspension
The Husqvarna Hard Cross has a Horst-link derived suspension system with a floating rear shock that isn’t mounted directly to the bike’s front triangle at any point. The shock is mounted to the linkage and the bike’s chainstay just above the bike’s main pivot.
The 180mm of travel is controlled by a rocker link and RockShox rear shock. Alex Evans / Immediate Media
The Hard Cross has 180mm of rear-wheel travel.
Husqvarna Bicycles
Husqvarna Bicycles ist mit 122 Jahren eine der ältesten Fahrradmarken der Welt. Vor über einem Jahrhundert wurde im schwedischen Huskvarna ein kleines Stück Mobilitätsgeschichte geschrieben, das Rad sprichwörtlich neu erfunden. Und seitdem steht es nicht mehr still.
Seit 2017 zählt Husqvarna Bicycles zu den Marken der Pierer Mobility AG, dem weltbekannten KTM Motorrad Imperium aus Österreich. Die Produktpalette umfasst vom City E-Bike bis zum Enduro E-Mountainbike alle denkbaren Einsatzbereiche.
Und auch in Sachen Design geht Husqvarna Bicycles einen neuen Weg. Alle eBikes der Kollektion sind reduziert nordisch gestaltet, mit charakteristischer Silhouette und hohem Wiedererkennungswert. Der Blick des Betrachters wird immer auf das Herzstück eines jeden eBikes gelenkt: die Antriebseinheit.
499 bis 6.899 EUR
LightCross LC Modelle: Zuhause auf (fast) jedem Terrain. Für Einsteiger, Profis, Trailliebhaber und Racelustige.
CrossTourer CT und GranTourer GT Modelle: Gemacht für große Distanzen und die Reiselust unterscheiden sich diese beiden Modellfamilien nur durch die Bereifung.
New Black on Black Livery for the Panigale V2: When Boldness Meets Performance
The Panigale V2 effortlessly fuses sportiness and elegance, instantly capturing attention with its powerful presence. Crafted by Ducati technicians through extensive research, this super sports bike from Borgo Panigale offers track riding enthusiasts an unparalleled experience, delivering remarkable performance and evoking a range of unique emotions.
The Panigale V2, characterized by compact and muscular lines, is equipped with sophisticated electronics, designed to let the rider exploit its performance in total safety. The new standard Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires also confirm the true sports bike DNA.
For 2024, Ducati updates the color range of the Panigale V2 with a new Black on Black Livery, which accompanies the classic Ducati Red.
The new livery enhances the bold character of the Panigale V2. The predominance of dark matte grey is intercut with glossy black elements for a refined final combination. The livery is completed by the Panigale V2 logo and the red details on the tank, fairings and wheels. Another new feature introduced with the Black on Black Livery is the seat, with renewed graphics and materials.
The Panigale V2 stands as a compact yet muscular motorcycle that seamlessly combines a powerful presence with a streamlined design. Its essential aesthetics and unmistakable profiles effortlessly convey a sense of power, while still retaining the characteristic elegance found in Ducati sports bikes. The bike’s design showcases its Monocoque frame, with carefully crafted surfaces that accentuate the contours of the Superquadro twin-cylinder engine. At the front, the dominant features are the dual air intakes seamlessly integrated with the full-LED headlamp. Adding to the bike’s allure, the “double layer” fairing incorporates a primary fairing that gracefully extends to envelop the fuel tank, complemented by a secondary fairing serving as an air extractor. This design choice offers the typical essentiality of Ducati sports bikes, emphasizing elegance and uniqueness.
A sporty style that integrates fully with the power expressed by the Panigale V2 engine, the 955 cc Superquadro twin-cylinder. The Superquadro is as enjoyable to ride on the road as it is powerful and responsive on the track, with its 155 HP at 10,750 rpm and a torque value of 76.7 ft-lbs. (104 Nm) at 9,000 rpm.
Safety and total bike control are always guaranteed by the electronic equipment of the Panigale V2, based on the use of the 6-axis inertial platform. The electronic package includes ABS Cornering EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2 and finally Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, which helps the rider to optimize the stability of their Ducati in extreme cornering conditions.
Together with the celebratory Panigale V2 Bayliss, the Panigale V2 is the only twin-cylinder in Ducati’s Panigale range.
Multistrada V2 S With New Black Street Grey Livery, Perfect for Daily Adventures and the Joy of Exploring the World on Two Wheels
Every journey becomes an unforgettable memory with the Multistrada V2 S, the ideal gateway to enter the Ducati tourer universe. Light, with its full-bodied and usable engine and with high-quality standard equipment, it is a motorcycle born to experience exciting adventures; in addition, it is just at ease in urban use thanks to a refined chassis that ensures a smooth ride and an always-responsive reaction to rider input.
For 2024, the Multistrada V2 S updates the color range with the new Thrilling Black Street Grey livery, which joins the classic Ducati Red color scheme. The livery enhances the sporty spirit of the Multistrada with a color scheme that alternates the elegance of Street Grey with the energy of the GP19 Red. Completing the look are the red wheel rims and the new graphics of the model name.
The Multistrada V2 S boasts a significant FOCUS on ergonomics, with Ducati engineers meticulously crafting features to enhance rider comfort. With its 32.7 in (830 mm) seat height providing easy ground contact and thoughtfully positioned footpegs accommodating taller riders, the bike ensures maximum comfort, allowing enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in the exhilaration of daily travel experiences.Whether long distances or short daily trips, the 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11 ° twin-cylinder engine, robust and manageable in any situation, always guarantees riding pleasure. The Testastretta delivers maximum power of 113 HP at 9,000 rpm and maximum torque of 72.3 ft-lb (10 kgm) at 6,750 rpm.
High-level electronics complete the configuration of the Multistrada V2 S. The package includes ABS Cornering, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Ducati Traction Control. Compared to the standard version, the Multistrada V2 S is also fitted as standard with Cruise Control, Ducati Quick Shift Up Down (DQS) and a dashboard with 5” color TFT screen. Present on both the V2 and V2 S models are the 4 Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro), a technology that first appeared on a motorcycle on a Multistrada in 2010.
To make the travel experience of every enthusiast unique, Ducati Performance has created a series of high-quality accessories that enhance both the touring spirit and the urban character of the Multistrada V2 S. All the accessories can be viewed in the “Configurator” section of the Ducati.com website, where there is also a wide selection of garments designed for tackling long journeys in any weather condition.
Powerstage RR Limited Edition: The First Carbon-Framed Ducati e-MTB
The e-MTB range for 2024 expands with the introduction of the Powerstage RR Limited Edition, Ducati’s most exclusive e-enduro model developed to tackle the most extreme off-road conditions. The name Powerstage, in fact, recalls a new type of special stage recently introduced in the e-enduro circuits which consists in tackling, in addition to the classic downhill stages, a technical uphill route, testing both the skills of athletes competing in the races and the performance level of the vehicle.
Powerstage RR Limited Edition is a concentration of technology and advanced components, defined by eliminating compromises with the aim of offering maximum performance.
The “full carbon” frame has undergone lengthy testing on the toughest routes with a single goal: to guarantee maximum performance in the enduro field. The choices on the arrangement of the carbon layers and on the types of fiber intertwining are the result of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) analysis which allows identifying the points subject to greater stress, which therefore requires greater strength. attention to stiffness has been given to the steering area, the rear chain stay and the engine area reinforced by two ribs (T-Ribs).
On the frame there are many other high-quality functional details, such as the passage of internal cables, protected by a steering stop system (T-Stopper), bearings on the joints, in direct contact with the carbon without the use of bushings and an asymmetrical rear chain stay, which in addition to a captivating design offers better responsiveness and uphill traction.
The geometric solutions adopted make the Powerstage RR extremely fast and stable on the roughest routes. The verticalized 78° seat tube angle allows the rider to assume an optimal position in the saddle on technical uphill sections, and a slack 64° head tube angle helps to overcome any obstacle at top speeds.
The new Shimano EP801 drive unit represents a benchmark for the category and maintains the native characteristics of the EP8: 250 Watts of nominal power and 85 Nm of torque, always delivered with the utmost fluidity and naturalness over a wider cadence range than ever before. The new system features two preconfigured assistance profiles: “long ride”, to favour autonomy on long tours and “fast ride”, to enjoy maximum performance on shorter outings. By means of the “Fine Tune” mode present on the Shimano “E-Tube Project” app, it is possible to create your own profiles thanks to the extensive possibilities for customizing the electric assistance. The removable 630Wh Shimano battery is positioned inside the “verticalized” downtube in order to lower the centre of gravity, improving the balance of the bike.
The Öhlins RXF38 m.2 air fork (7.1 in travel) and the Öhlins m.2 spring shock absorber with TTX technology (6.7 in travel) are fully adjustable in both rebound and compression, at high and low speeds, ensuring precision riding and stability.
The SRAM GX AXS 12-speed wireless rear electronic shifting provides immediate and precise gear-shifts at all times. The Braking First brakes with customized Ducati Corse levers and 8 in (203 mm) thick.12 in (3 mm) discs are among the most powerful currently on the market.
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The Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels with differentiated format (29” front, 27.5” rear) with variable thickness carbon rims help to further improve steering precision, guaranteeing an excellent weight/strength ratio. The tires are Pirelli Scorpion Enduro S on the front and Pirelli Scorpion EMTB-S on the rear to offer maximum grip and adherence.
The equipment is completed by a telescopic seat post, a Renthal carbon handlebar and a Fizik saddle with a special integrated tool holder.
Giorgio Favaretto, Head of e-Bicycle Business – “Ducati’s pedal assisted bicycle project took shape with the launch of the MIG-RR, the first e-mtb produced in collaboration with Thok E-Bikes. In 2022 the range of E-Bikes has been made even more complete and performing. Today, with the new Powerstage RR, Ducati strengthens its presence in the premium-range e-mountain bike segment, aimed at even more demanding bikers.”
The livery designed by Aldo Drudi in collaboration with the Centro Stile Ducati is inspired by the Desmosedici GP23 of the official MotoGP team, enhancing the unique character of this e-mtb produced in a limited edition of 230 numbered units, a figure that recalls the denomination of the racing bike.
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