Hyena adds drive systems for heavy utility and performance eBikes

Quickly on the back of a Eurobike appearance where it revealed supply to top tier eBike OEMs, Hyena Smart e-Bike Systems has revealed to CI.N a pair of new drive systems targeting both the heavy utility and lightweight performance eBikes segments.

The Taiwanese business will debut the pair of systems in sample form to industry partners at Taichung Bike Week in September, ready for bicycle brands and manufacturers to build 2024-25 eBike models.

Pitched at brands offering premium entry-to-mid level eBike solutions and following the earlier trade introduction, both drive systems are scheduled to be officially launched at the Taipei Cycle Show, held March 22nd to 25th, 2023.

Heavy utility and high capacity

Hyena’s E-Utility drive system unit is powered by a 750W rear hub drive and equipped with an 810Wh high-capacity removable battery.

This system set is mainly designed to provide a quick solution to the popular fat-tyre utility and cargo models in the North American market. It provides a maximum 70 Nm of torque on the hub axle and supports pedal assist or throttle drive.

The hub motor is built to accommodate 8- to 10-speed cassettes.

Performance eBikes have new light weight option

The E-Road drive system unit has upgraded to its second generation. Compared with the version released in 2021, its rear hub drive is a similar model lightweight motor that delivers 250 W power and 40 Nm strong torque on the hub axle and fits standard 8- to 11-speed cassettes.

The new version of the 250Wh battery can be docked with the Extender to double the supported riding range. It is equipped with an upgraded frame embedded HMI that can be integrated into the bike frame, usually on the top tube or on the stem. This HMI also has remote buttons for both the drop bar and flat bar, which greatly ergonomically improved the system control while riding. Support for 12V 24W front and rear lights forms part of the package.