Super73-S2 unveiled as 2 kW electric bike, and it might be the best one yet

Super73-S2 unveiled as 2 kW electrical bike, and it is perhaps the perfect one but

The large information currently from Irvine, California-based electrical bicycle firm Super73 has been the discharge of its next-generation, full suspension e-bike mannequin known as the R-Series. And whereas that bike is actually spectacular, its launch overshadowed one other new Super73 mannequin, the Super73-S2. And this extra inexpensive possibility may very well be the perfect e-bike the corporate has ever made.

The Super73-S2 is basically an upgraded model of the prevailing Super73-S1 e-bike.

I reviewed that model this past summer. Whereas I had a blast on the bike, it left me with two complaints.

Initially, the odd wedge seat was, nicely… odd. It wasn’t essentially uncomfortable, however it wasn’t the perfect design I’ve ever seen.

Secondly, the bike had no suspension. The fats tires helped make up for it, however I might have liked to see a suspension fork.

Now I’m not going to assert that I had something to do with this, however Super73 might have listened as a result of the brand new Super73-S2 carries each of these upgrades and extra.

Initially, the seat has been redesigned into an extended bench seat that may match two folks without delay. That takes benefit of the Super73’s decrease peak and highly effective motor to create the proper utility bike for carrying a passenger. There are even elective foot pegs so the pillion doesn’t should dangle his or her toes. Be careful RadRunner, Super73 is coming for you!

Subsequent, the Super73-S2 will get an upgraded, fully-adjustable suspension fork with pre-load, rebound, and compression changes. Between that and the brand new 5-inch extra-fat tires that have been customized developed for Super73, the journey ought to be fairly darn good now.

The Super73-S2 ships as a Class 2 e-bike, giving it throttle operation as much as 20 mph (32 km/h) and 750W of “nominal” energy (which is de facto 1,200W of peak energy). Meaning riders can function on most roads and bike paths within the US and not using a driver’s license or insurance coverage. However the bike can be reprogrammed by the proprietor for Class 1 operation, that means pedal help solely. Or for riders residing in areas with much less strict limits, the bike might be put in Class 3 mode permitting operation as much as 28 mph (45 km/h). And for off-road use, the Super73-S2 might be positioned in limitless mode, unlocking the motor from its 750W nominal mode into the absolutely unlocked 2,000W mode.

Ummmm… sure please!

Different upgrades embrace Super73’s new iOS and Android app compatibility. As the corporate defined in a press release offered to Electrek:

Just like the R-Collection, the SUPER73-S2 is able to receiving over-the-air updates to make sure the bikes at all times have the most recent firmware, permitting them to function at peak efficiency and have essentially the most up-to-date performance. An elective IoT module permits extra options corresponding to distant anti-theft safety, geolocation monitoring, and crash detection.

The Super73-S2 additionally will get an even bigger battery. Once I reviewed the Super73-S1, it got here with a 700Wh battery. However the Super73-S2 now ships with a 960Wh battery. That’s sufficient for round 40 miles (64 km) of real-world vary on throttle solely use, or much more if utilizing pedal help.

The brand new Super73-S2 even will get an upgraded triple-LED headlight, which the corporate says is the brightest headlight ever provided on a Super73 bike. To be sincere I believed the earlier headlight was wonderful, however certain, I’ll take an improve!

So what does it value? The MSRP is $2,695, however the Super73-S2 is at present accessible for pre-order at just $2,195, which is similar worth because the Super73-S1 bought for. However hurry, the deal ends on February 28. And when you don’t want these upgrades, the Super73-S1 is now all the way down to $1,800. And when you just like the Super73 fashion however desire a extra finances pleasant possibility, the entry stage Super73-Z1 is at present on sale for just $1,149 on Amazon (be sure to clip the coupon on the product web page for the deal).

We’ll attempt to get our fingers on an S2 ASAP to provide you guys a evaluation. Within the meantime, try the video under to see the Super73-S1 in motion.