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Dual-battery fatbike enables full-squish wild riding for 160 miles

Dual-battery fatbike enables full-squish wild riding for 160 miles
The M20 2.0 can he had in single or double battery configurations, for up to 162 miles of per-charge range
The M20 2.0 can he had in single or double battery configurations, for up to 162 miles of per-charge range
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The M20 2.0 can he had in single or double battery configurations, for up to 162 miles of per-charge range
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The M20 2.0 can he had in single or double battery configurations, for up to 162 miles of per-charge range
The moto-inspired M20 2.0 features full suspension, fat tires, dual headlights and a 1,200-W peak motor
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The moto-inspired M20 2.0 features full suspension, fat tires, dual headlights and a 1,200-W peak motor

Moto-inspired ebikes are a popular choice among adventurous types looking for something a little different than the average commuter. Budget bike maker Engwe has updated its M20 model "to enhance performance, comfort and safety" – with a 160-mile dual battery setup stealing the show.

The overall aesthetic is a familiar one of course, we've covered a bunch of similar-looking rides that follow the tire tracks of Super73 over the years. "In response to user core feedback and the overwhelming success of the M20, Engwe has introduced the M20 2.0 with a series of thoughtful upgrades under the concept of Double Is Better Than Single," the company explained in a press statement.

The update party kicks off with an increase in battery capacity to a total of 1,622-Wh for the dual-battery setup (an increase from 1,248-Wh), which translates to an estimated per-charge range of 162 miles (260 km) at the lowest power mode or 63 miles (101 km) on throttle only. The power system has been boosted from 48 volts to 52 V too.

Stopping power has moved from mechanical to hydraulic brakes with 180-mm rotors, and Engwe says that the hydraulic rear suspension has been enhanced for improved comfort, which works with the suspension fork to absorb the rough stuff. The new ebike also benefits from a new color display with better visibility.

The moto-inspired M20 2.0 features full suspension, fat tires, dual headlights and a 1,200-W peak motor
The moto-inspired M20 2.0 features full suspension, fat tires, dual headlights and a 1,200-W peak motor

Elsewhere, generation 2.0 features a 750-W hub motor that peaks at 1,200 watts for 75 Nm (55.3 lb.ft) of torque and pedal-assist up to 28 mph (45 km/h). A Shimano 7-speed gearset offers a more flexible ride experience than single-speed moto-inspired competitors.

The ebike rolls over various surfaces courtesy of 4-inch-wide fat tires wrapped around 20-inch wheels, and sports the same funky double headlights and braking tail-lights for daytime visibility in traffic and after-dark rides into the wild.

The M20 2.0 carries a suggested retail price of US$1,499 for the dual-battery configuration, but Engwe is running a launch promo that offers a $250 discount until July 21 (though if you miss that window, you could still qualify for a $200 discount until August 10). The ebike can be had with a single battery for $1,299 (or $1,099 for early birds). The video below has more.

Introducing ENGWE M20 2.0 | A Moped-styled Ebike Offering Double Performance

Product page: Engwe M20 2.0

4 comments
4 comments
jimbo92107
Us old folks just want a step-through ebike with a 750 motor, fifty mile range, and front/rear baskets. Magnesium frame and wheels would be nice, too.
christopher
Curious decision to put baby wheels on a fatboy - isn't the purpose of the "fat" severely reduced by the tiny wheel diameter?
Daishi
@christopher I guess it depends on what you are looking for. 20"x4" wheels (or even 4.5" and 5") are popular with that style. A lot of people are on electric scooters with 8" wheels around some of the same urban terrain so it's doable. I have tried pushing ebikes with both 26"x4" wheels and 20x3" wheels up 2 flights of stairs and can say while the first one is very possible (even easy) in walk mode, it's extremely difficult with 20" wheels.
SteveMc
I think the designers don’t ride bikes off road. Fitting city wheels to a trail bike is completely pointless and cancels out the full benefit of the ‘improved’ suspension. It’s quite unbelievable really as anyone who needs 160 miles range is certainly an off-roader, not a city dweller. I’m guessing they opted for the small wheels to be able to advertise the additional 5% or so range?