Kalkhoff 2012 Panasonic Models are 36V

[tangent]

I have just noticed that the 2012 Kalkhoff models all seem to specify 36V now with either 12Ah or 14Ah batteries. e.g.

Kalkhoff : 2012

Has anyone seen any details or announcements about this? Or what other changes the new Panasonic unit might deliver? I would hope that the existing 26V system would continue to be supported with replacement batteries, etc.

 

[eddieo]

that is good news I would think.....

 

[indalo]

That's a nice range of bikes from Kalkhoff.

I look forward to reports on some of those new models.

Indalo

 

[tillson]

Quite an interesting line-up. I see the Pro Connect has a 350 Watt Bosch motor. That must be for the German speedy classification.

 

[flecc]

Hopefully right, but it does say this at the foot of each bike's specification!

Specification changes and errors excepted!

Seriously, this will put some competitors noses out of joint.
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[indalo]

Kalkhoff seem to be covering all bases with their 2012 line-up.

Indalo

 

[flecc]

Kalkhoff seem to be covering all bases with their 2012 line-up.

Indalo

Indeed, German determination for world domination.

Deja-vu?

 

[eddieo]

The two Bosch bikes are in the top of the range E performance category, does that tell you something? lol A real shame we probably wont see them here as Tim dont seem to like them

I think the 350 watt is maybe a mistake as no chatter on German forum about this, and 2012 bikes discussed a lot.

 

[NRG]

Moving to 36v will obviously increase range given the 12Ah etc battery sizes, other than that as the system is power limited by design I think its more of a marketing move by Panasonic, 36v being more attention grabbing than 26v and matching Bosch on specification.

 

[flecc]

Moving to 36v will obviously increase range given the 12Ah etc battery sizes, other than that as the system is power limited by design I think its more of a marketing move by Panasonic, 36v being more attention grabbing than 26v and matching Bosch on specification.

This is my guess too. Panasonic are not going to give up their recent big expansion in this market without a fight.

 

[eddieo]

Pity no Bosch stepthrough like the BionX step through they do though. while my wife much prefers the Bosch system, she don't like the crossbar bike, so may have to change bike for something else

My mistake I guess as she managed OK with wisper 905 but on reflection tha cross bar sweeps down and is easier to get on.......Have been trying to teach her how to swing left leg straight back and over but she just dont seem to get it

This e bike malarkey getting expensive