Originally Posted by
2old
All good advice. I use my 2017 Yamaha-based Haibike off road and ascend the steepest hills that I can find in ECO level (two down from the top). You'll be surprised what 250w can do (especially when you realize they used that value to satisfy EU requirements).
Good point. I looked at the Yamaha Cross Core which is listed at 250W nominal 70Nm and 500W peak and am wondering if that is really any less continuous power than other bikes listed as 350W nominal 500W peak. i.e. is this really a 350W motor that is listed at 250W to make the Europeans happy?