Thanks to the motor and throttle grip, this BMX can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h, and thanks to the titanium it is particularly light. However, a special e-bike motor primarily unlocks completely new trick potential.
The idiosyncratic chain guide makes it clear: This is not a normal BMX bike. (Source: Indiegogo)
- The US company Chimera presents a BMX with an enormously powerful e-bike motor.
- Thanks to “throttle grip” (electric-only mode), completely new worlds of tricks open up.
- Like the entire bike, the unusual motor should be easy to repair.
E-bikes with a throttle that support the so-called electric-only mode are not permitted on public roads in Germany because they do not meet the requirements for a pedelec. In principle, BMX riders don’t care. On the one hand, their bikes are usually not equipped according to the law anyway. On the other hand, they are often used in bike parks on closed routes.
E-BMX Chimera in pictures
At first glance, the powerful motor support of the BMX from Chimera is not obvious at all. The lightweight titanium frame has a classic design. Overall, the unusual e-bike with a weight of 16.8 kilograms weighs more than a traditional BMX.
You might forget that when you look at the performance values, because they are remarkable. The motor delivers a tight 5,000 watts of peak power and 80 Newton meters of torque. The power-to-weight ratio of this BMX comes close to that of e-motorcycles!
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The manufacturer specifies the top speed as up to 48 km/h. Even more: The sprint from a standing start to a top speed of 48 km/h should be possible within five seconds. You have access to the engine mapping via Bluetooth via an app. The range is low at 30 kilometers. In order to steer the propulsion in a safe way, the BMX has disc brakes.
price and availability
Titanium as a material is not cheap, we know that from this foldable, luxury e-bike that weighs only 9.9 kilograms. And the material is also reflected in the price of the Chimera. The gaming device is said to cost $7,000. He is currently looking Manufacturer via crowdfunding for supporters. These can secure the BMX with prices starting at $4,200. We introduce you to other e-bikes in our highlight article. By the way: The Chimera is not the first E-BMX.
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