BumbleBee Electric bikes
Discussion
Hi All,
Has anyone bought or ridden any of the BumbleBee bikes, specifically the Moonster. I'm seriously considering an electric motorbike for my commute. I was tempted by the super soco tc max which gets decent reviews, but at £4500 it isn't cheap. The moonster appears to tick all the boxes, but other than some feedback on their facebook page I can't find any reviews.
https://www.bumblebeebikes.co.uk/bike-range/moonst...
Cheers in advance
Ziggy
Has anyone bought or ridden any of the BumbleBee bikes, specifically the Moonster. I'm seriously considering an electric motorbike for my commute. I was tempted by the super soco tc max which gets decent reviews, but at £4500 it isn't cheap. The moonster appears to tick all the boxes, but other than some feedback on their facebook page I can't find any reviews.
https://www.bumblebeebikes.co.uk/bike-range/moonst...
Cheers in advance
Ziggy
Yep, I went through the same thought process.
Bought a mint 2019 Yamaha YZF-R125 instead. Thing is still showing 134 mpg from the previous owner and will maintain 70+ mph into a stonking headwind. Really love the bike but its probably the least practical machine there is (no tank bags, no specific luggage, no space under the seat for more than a set of house keys, rucksack or generic tail bag is it).
There are some really great bikes out there with fantastic economy, thus far the only EV bikes that have caught my attention are the two basic Zero models (S & DS) but they are still double the price of a comparative petrol bike, something like one of the CB500 models for example which themselves have fantastic fuel economy for their performance. Change the equation to focus just on economy and its hard to spend so much compared to 120+ mpg 125s.
Its a different calculation for cars, very tempted by some of the deals on the latest Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf, they have genuinely useful range now and the gap in price has narrowed such that the savings on fuel will cover the price difference in a reasonable time (if comparing car v car).
Buy a newish 125 instead, unless you're doing mega mileage it will be a tenner a week at most on fuel and likewise a tiny ecological impact from the EU4 or newer engine.
Sadly it seems that for bike EV to take off it needs one of the big players or a new big player to really push with scale to get to a much better cost/performance position that is focussed on efficiency, and eco credentials, rather than the current market which is focussed on high end trinkets for millionaires (sorry, Harley that is you). My take on things is that bike EVs are at least a generation behind car EVs in providing a compelling alternative.
Bought a mint 2019 Yamaha YZF-R125 instead. Thing is still showing 134 mpg from the previous owner and will maintain 70+ mph into a stonking headwind. Really love the bike but its probably the least practical machine there is (no tank bags, no specific luggage, no space under the seat for more than a set of house keys, rucksack or generic tail bag is it).
There are some really great bikes out there with fantastic economy, thus far the only EV bikes that have caught my attention are the two basic Zero models (S & DS) but they are still double the price of a comparative petrol bike, something like one of the CB500 models for example which themselves have fantastic fuel economy for their performance. Change the equation to focus just on economy and its hard to spend so much compared to 120+ mpg 125s.
Its a different calculation for cars, very tempted by some of the deals on the latest Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf, they have genuinely useful range now and the gap in price has narrowed such that the savings on fuel will cover the price difference in a reasonable time (if comparing car v car).
Buy a newish 125 instead, unless you're doing mega mileage it will be a tenner a week at most on fuel and likewise a tiny ecological impact from the EU4 or newer engine.
Sadly it seems that for bike EV to take off it needs one of the big players or a new big player to really push with scale to get to a much better cost/performance position that is focussed on efficiency, and eco credentials, rather than the current market which is focussed on high end trinkets for millionaires (sorry, Harley that is you). My take on things is that bike EVs are at least a generation behind car EVs in providing a compelling alternative.
tjlazer said:
Super Soto tc max looks a better bet, this one appears to be out of warranty if it rains, which could be a challenge here.
I agree, unfortunately as others have said as soon as i'm looking at spending that sort of money I'm better on a 125 or similar.Cheers all for your comments and suggestions
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