Lifestyle and homeware brand MUJI has collaborated with Honda to launch an electric bicycle dubbed MS01. This electric scooter was developed in partnership with Honda by the Japanese retail giant. It seems that the bike's clean black and white design reflects the minimalist principle of MUJI. Allegedly, this vehicle's design was taken up by the artistic director of MUJI Kenya Hara. The artist said that he was inspired by the company's H-type bicycle and other minimalist-style innovations.
Meanwhile, the Honda technology provides
the bike's equipment and power. The MS01 is said to be a pedal-assisted,
sit-down scooter. It sports a U-shaped body and small bike pedals for
convenient access for riders of all sizes.
Apart from that, the electric bicycle is
equipped with traditional handlebars with basic features. According to the
source, this is designed to simplify the operation and maintain a relatively
cheaper price. As a result, the electric scooter is the same as a standard
electric bike without additional functionalities.
Moreover, this MUJI scooter got 17-inch
tubeless tires that are said to manage all sorts of on-road riding. The 400W
hub-mounted motor on the MS01 enables it to run at a maximum speed of 25 km/h. Inside the scooter, it is powered by a
regenerative EBS power system and a 48V/20Ah lithium battery. MUJI claims that
a single charge can cover 65 kilometers of distance. In a rough
estimate, users only need to charge it once or twice a week and can withstand
hours of daily riding depending on usage.
MUJI MS01 eBike priced at CNY 4,980. It's
a limited edition scooter and will be produced in 5,000 pieces only. There's no
word yet if Honda and Muji are planning to release the scooter to other
regions.
