As
living costs bite into consumers’ wallets, and traffic congestion becomes worse
on a daily basis, many who commute to work on a daily basis are looking for
low-cost alternatives to driving a car. One solution is taking mass transit,
but that begets the problem of getting to and from the train station.
Riding
a bicycle to cover that final mile has its advantages, of course, but also
drawbacks, not the least of which is dealing with the Malaysian heat and
humidity. German firm SFM might have the solution, with its Saxxx MadAss E
folding e-bike.
Some
might recall the Momos MadAss. Well, SFM have taken the basic chassis of the MadAss, slapped an
electric motor and battery pack on it, and designed it to fold.
As
reported by autoevolution, the SFM Saxxx MadAss comes fitted with a 1500 W
motor that has a peak torque of 200 Nm. Weighing a not inconsiderable 48 kg,
the Saxxx folds along a hinge on the swingarm pivot, and the double-seat folds
over on top of the swingarm.
This
allows the Saxxx to be wheeled along by the handlebars, which are also folded
in to reduce its physical footprint and size. This also means storing the Saxxx
is easy, since it doesn’t have an internal combustion engine with a flammable
fuel tank.
Buyers
have a choice between a 48V 20 Ah 960 Wh lithium-ion battery or a 48V 28 Ah
1,344 Wh pack, which gives the Saxxx a range of between 50 to 60 km. Charging
time is claimed to be between six to seven hours. Braking is with a disc in
front and a drum at the back. A storage pack is attached underneath the frame’s
back-bone.
Rated
speed of the SFM Saxxx MadAss E is between 25 km/h and 45 km/h, depending on
battery pack. The Saxxx retails for 3,000 euros, and looks to be one
solution as alternate transport to a car or conventional motorcycle.
