Mod Bikes launches a BMW-inspired, limited-edition sidecar e-bike

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Mod Bikes has introduced nan Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara, a limited-edition sidecar-style cargo e-bike modeled connected nan 1940s BMW R75 Sahara motorcycle. On November 9, 2024, Mod will grounds nan Sidecar Sahara astatine nan Electrify Expo astatine nan Circuit of nan Americas racetrack successful Austin, Texas.

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The BMW R 75 Sahara, which inspired nan limited-edition e-bike, is simply a highly collectible motorcycle. Mod Bikes is one of nan fewer e-bike manufacturers that sells e-bikes pinch sidecars successful nan U.S., on pinch different styles. The versatile Easy Sidecar models toggle shape successful conscionable a fewer minutes from a sidecar e-bike to a standard, two-wheel e-bike. However, nan sidecar configuration is nosy for carrying pets, children, mini adults, and groceries aliases different cargo.

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The sidecar has a detachable spot pinch a seatbelt

Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara constricted version features

The Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara is similar, but not identical to nan Mod Easy Sidecar 3 e-bike I reviewed successful April 2024. Mod added a dual-crown motorcycle-style beforehand suspension to nan e-bike and upgraded nan sidecar pinch a longer frame, 2 headlights, and a apical cargo rack.

Mod besides incorporated a rear doggie doorway connected nan backmost of nan sidecar. In nan original model, personification had to prime up and spot nan animal into nan sidecar to thrust pinch a pet. According to Mod, nan canine tin jump into nan sidecar erstwhile nan doggie doorway is lowered. It’s astir apt much reassuring to pets erstwhile they tin spot what they’re getting into.

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The Easy Sidecar Sahara has nan aforesaid powertrain specifications arsenic nan modular model, which intends torque-sensing pedal assistance power, a 750-watt continuous powerfulness rear hub centrifugal pinch 28-mph apical speed, and a 50- to 100-mile scope depending connected speed, rider weight. and different factors. The e-bike has a 400-pound full payload capacity, including up to 150 pounds successful nan sidecar, and a 65-pound capacity multipurpose Snap-On rear rack.

The ModEasy Sidecar constricted version starts astatine $3,899, pinch an introductory $3,499 starting value until December 1, 2024.