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2011 M55 Beast electric bike

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Posted on 02.8.2011 12:51 by Simona
Filed under: | electric bikes

Not only the automotive industry is strongly focusing on the electric market, but the motorcycles are also following the same direction. M55 has revealed a pretty impressive electric bike that not only delivers exceptional performance but great outlook as well. But as with the electric cars, the new M55 Beat is also a very expensive bike: $35.300.

The M55 Beast is powered by a EB-PC electronic motor unit that deliver 1500 Watts of power and can accelerate this machine to a stunning 40 mph and it can go as far as 75 miles with a single charge. Even off-road.

The bike’s major parts are custom made by our seasoned engineers, utilizing technologies and materials used in the Formula One and electric supersportcars: titanium, carbon fiber, CNC machining, brushless motor mechanism are just a few of them.

The new M55 Beast is designed for cross-country use. The weight of the motor and battery pack require burlier components which mean longer life-expectancy at the same time. The stopping power is delivered by the famed brake company, Brembo.

M55 Beast specifications after the jump.

Frame:

Material: 7075 Aluminum
Construction: Self supported frame structure, integrated electric motor assist, integrated battery cell and hidden electric wiring. Single pivot suspension system, single piece cast swing arm 1:3 ratio.
Suspension travel: front: 200 mm, back: 172 mm, for use with only disc brakes
Frame size: 19”
Color option: Custom design and color scheme for the batch of every 55 pieces

Motor:

EB-PC electronic motor unit, approx. 90% efficiency, drive-integrated rotation sensor, adjustable electronic assist. The rated speed is 2400 RPM, rated torque is 5.2 Nm. A speed reduction gear mechanism is integrated in the motor unit to increase the maximum assist torque to 104 Nm! Rated maximum speed: 77 km/h at 120 pedal cadence!

Components:

Fork: Fox 36 160 Talas Fit RLC with Kashima coating
Rear shock: Fox DHX RC4 with Nukeproof titanium spring
Headset: Syncros FBI 1 1/8” semi-integrated
Crankset: Custom made, aluminum alloy, 170 mm crank arm length, ISIS Drive compatible
Bottom bracket: Custom made, CNC machined, heat treated steel spindle, ISIS Drive compatible
Front chainwheel: Gebhardt GP custom made for the M55, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, CNC machined, 5 mm width. 50 or 52T
Chain: KMC X1, specifically developed for Rohloff internal gear hub
Rear cog: Rohloff, 15T, 16T or 17T
Gear change machanism: Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 tandem version
Gear shifter: Rohloff twist shifter
Brakes: Brembo front and rear, 203 mm floating discs, 2 piston design
Brake levers: Brembo brake lever body, custom M55 brake lever design
Rims: Syncros FR DS 32, 26”
Front hub: Syncros FR 20mm Thru Axle
Rear hub: Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 Tandem version
Spokes: DT Alpine II, 2,34-2 mm
Integrated handlebar and stem: Cast and CNC-machined custom model, 97 mm effective stem length, 741 mm handlebar width, integrated
Grips: ZZYZX Carbo 4U
Seatpost: Syncros Carbon Seat post, 31.6, 350mm
Saddle: Syncros FR saddle
Pedals: Syncros Meathook

Geometry:

Head tube angle: 65 degree
Seat tube angle: 73 degree
Wheelbase: 1160 mm
Chainstay length: 525 mm
Top tube length: 567 mm
tHorizontal top tube length: 587 mm
Seat tube length: 518 mm
Stepover height: 815 mm
Bottom bracket height: 370 mm

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8 comments

8 comments: 2011 M55 Beast electric bike

arvine69 (367)
Posted on
03.13.2011 @ 23:23

I agree with you guys, I don’t really see the point int this contraption. And the thing is really too costly to be of practical use.

cyrus_parca (680)
Posted on
03.7.2011 @ 17:06

They really nailed it when they called this an electric bike. Really looks more like a bicycle with a motor slapped on rather than a stripped down motorcycle. Too bad it costs almost the same as a superbike.

remy_martini (440)
Posted on
02.27.2011 @ 23:05

if only this bike is not in the car section I would think that this bike is cool! electric bike is so wonderful! as a cycler I love it!

BenBoston (641)
Posted on
02.27.2011 @ 22:47

I can’t believe that this bike has a fanatic. Just come to think of it..they made a 2011 production for this one. so it means that someone has bought during the previous years..what a waste!

dimavsen (142)
Posted on
02.26.2011 @ 00:10

lol might as well just give the money and not take the bike... or just buy a Motorcycle.. and a car... and keep the rest of the cash.... THAT IS HOW WORTHLESS THAT BIKE IS!

mariamargaritta (431)
Posted on
02.23.2011 @ 23:20

I don’t get the purpose of this bike! useless and pointless but OVERPRICED! moron whoever will buy this!

hendry_alfonso (379)
Posted on
02.23.2011 @ 22:46

haha. Pointless!! Such a waste to convert the traditional bike into electric one! Why don’t they make it as a motorcycle instead..its close there. why you need to torture yourself saddling the whole time if you can enjoy the nature without inconvenience!

raul_rayen (101)
Posted on
02.23.2011 @ 07:44

A 2000 dollars bike is a extremely expensive bike. This bike costs more than a decent Mercedes!!!!

It’s price is for morons (medical term denoting an adult with a mental age of about 8–12)! Plain and simple.

The fault of a overpriced item is not the one who sells it, but the one who buys it!

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