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Wellbots [wellbots.com]has the Hurley Big Swell 2 Electric Motorcycle Limited Edition - 2023 model for $1499 - 37% off with code HURBIKE37= $944.37. Shipping is free.

SPECS:

FRAME: Alloy frame
FORK: Front suspension fork and huge 4-inch tires
POWER: Neco 1000 watt motor + 48 volt 15Ah battery; pedal assist and throttle
MAX SPEED/DISTANCE: 28 mph; 40 miles per charge
DRIVETRAIN: Shimano 8-speed drive train for easy shifting
BRAKES: Clarks Hydraulic 160mm disc brakes provide stopping power in all conditions
WHEELS: Strong yet lightweight 20" alloy
COMPONENTS: Rust free alloy components and stainless steel spokes
LIGHTS/COMPUTER: Large LCD monitor; front & rear lights
EXTRAS: Phone & storage bag, kickstand, multiple eyelets to customize add-ons
ASSEMBLY: Comes 98% assembled; out of the box and ready to ride in just 10 minutes
LEVEL: Ride Class 2 or 3 (programmable)

Hurley Big Swell 2 Electric Motorcycle Limited Edition 2023 model $944.37 + Free Shipping

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tedcruz

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09-27-2023 at 01:12 PM.

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09-27-2023 at 01:12 PM.

Is anything with pedals still a motorcycle? Seems like a higher end e-Bike.

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OrangeFlag452

09-27-2023 at 04:31 PM.

Can I stick some DeWalt batteries on this and rocket down the neighborhood.

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RugerRedhawk

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09-28-2023 at 08:13 AM.

Looks like an ebike dressed up to look like a dirt bike. "electric motorcycle" is a stretch, the thing has pedals. For zipping around the woods and trails I'd stick with a coleman 200cc gasser IMO.

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09-28-2023 at 08:20 AM.

Quote from RugerRedhawk

Looks like an ebike dressed up to look like a dirt bike. "electric motorcycle" is a stretch, the thing has pedals. For zipping around the woods and trails I'd stick with a coleman 200cc gasser IMO.

I had a cheaper knockoff version of this same thing. There are dozens of copies of the Super 73. Its about the same as a 50cc scooter running around town. Lasted a decent amount. It really is a practical means of transport, and shocked I don't need any kind of license or even helmet laws regulating these things yet.

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MoeFaux

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09-28-2023 at 08:25 AM.

I have v1 of the big swell and it's awesome. I ride it all summer long and have almost 600 miles on it with out any issues.

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09-28-2023 at 08:32 AM.

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09-28-2023 at 08:32 AM.

Don't buy from these guys. I had both of my bikes from them broken or missing parts and have not been able to get the issues addressed after months of trying. Take a look at their return policy and hope you don't have to use it if you plan to buy one...

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09-28-2023 at 08:32 AM.

Quote from RugerRedhawk

Looks like an ebike dressed up to look like a dirt bike. "electric motorcycle" is a stretch, the thing has pedals. For zipping around the woods and trails I'd stick with a coleman 200cc gasser IMO.

It's not really a bicycle either. With that frame/seat position, high weight, and slow wheels, it's not going to be pedaled very efficiently at all and would be banned on most mountain bike trails (lots of paved bike trails too). It's also not street legal in many states that have a 750 watt cap before considering it as a motor vehicle which would be subject to many more regulations.

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09-28-2023 at 10:08 AM.

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I have v1 of the big swell and it's awesome. I ride it all summer long and have almost 600 miles on it with out any issues.

Can you comment further on your experience? .... I've seen these posted many times but have a hard time finding many 'good' reviews of the big swell (v1 or v2) ... are you sticking to pavement only? How is real world range? ...max speed? Thanks!!

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09-28-2023 at 10:21 AM.

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I can say support is non existent. I needed to replace the rear brake pads, so I emailed them to get a part number and cost for replacement pads from Clarks. They never responded. I ended up taking the OEM Clarks pads off and measured them & they are identical to Techtro pads and I ended up ordered the tecktros from Amazon. The motor says 1000watts but I would say that's a peak rating and not nominal. It feels more like a 750 watt motor with a top speed of 28 on the bikes computer but my phone's GPS says 25mph on flat asphalt. I think this bike for under 1k is a fantastic value, all of the mechanical parts are standard which can be replaced by a number of other standard bike parts, even the battery and motor can be replaced with aftermarket parts. If your worried about the computer and getting support, make sure you have added any offered aftermarket warranty and/or extended credit card warranty protection.

Range is 30 -35 miles with peddle assist 3-4. Around 22 miles full throttle only

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09-28-2023 at 02:12 PM.

1000w motor is class 3. To make this bike path legal, without the need for helmet and insurance, you will need to program the ECS function to limit 750w. Either there is a feature to set up in the lcd panel to do this, or you will have to spend a little for a programable ecs. Dont worry, its just install/copy paste code.
Also technically you will need to also set the ecs to cutoff assist at 28mph, to get the class 2 classification.
After that, make sure to remove the motor label, and good idea to do the same with any stickers of the model. You also dont want it looking like a speed bike. Just paint it black to be more incognito.

Edit: I just read the description: LEVEL: Ride Class 2 or 3 (programmable)
Looks like Hurley thought of everything.

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09-28-2023 at 02:50 PM.

Quote from MoeFaux

I can say support is non existent. I needed to replace the rear brake pads, so I emailed them to a part number and cost for replacement pads from Clarks. They never responded. I ended up taking the OEM Clarks pads off and measured them & they are identical to Techtro pads and I ordered them those from Amazon. The motor says 1000watts but I would say that's a peak rating and not nominal. It feels more like a 750 watt motor with a top speed of 28 on the bikes computer but my phone's GPS says 25mph on flat asphalt. I think this bike for under 1k is a fantastic value but all of the mechanical parts are standard which can be replaced by a number of other standard bike parts, even the battery and motor can be replaced with aftermarket parts. If your worried about the computer and getting support, make sure you have added any offered aftermarket warranty and or extended credit card warranty protection.

Range is 30 -35 miles with peddle assist 3-4. Around 22 miles full throttle only

Replacing the battery on these particular e-bikes seems to be somewhat problematic. Original Big Swell had an error code that no amount of troubleshooting vis-a-vi phone conversations with vendor could resolve. Ultimately a swap out under warranty was necessary. After 1700 miles the batteries capacity has decreased by approximately 60%. Searching online for a replacement has not been productive. If there is an aftermarket battery that is suitable for use in the original Big Swell it is very elusive. Version II likely uses a more widespread type of battery.

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09-28-2023 at 03:11 PM.

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Thanks for the info. I have only swapped batteries with mini swell and big swell without any issues. I'll also keep an eye out with battery degradation but sofar after 15 mo of ownership of the Big swell and 17 mo of the mini swell the batteries have held up.

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09-28-2023 at 04:14 PM.

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Good to know that you are continuing to have a positive experience with the hurley's. One aspect of these batteries that I did not previously appreciate was the relationship between capacity and charge. That is how they are inverse meaning for longest battery life it is best to avoid static periods at full charge while full discharge also is quite detrimental to battery longevity. The 52 volt battery on my newest e-bike is cut off at 80% charge resulting in less available range but hopefully a longer battery usefulness. Exemption being if I am intending to ride once charging is completed then a full charge is fine. Biggest shortcoming on my Big Swell is the inability to be able to determine the state of the battery charge while riding. The bar graph on the controller is misleading as it will indicate full charge until it does not at which point the battery is seriously depleted. As a result I have found it best to simply monitor the time spent riding in order to gage the available battery power.

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09-28-2023 at 10:13 PM.

these should get banned in parks. I think they already are but nobody cares for some reason. somehow we have had laws against any motorized vehicles in parks for basically forever but people seem to think hundred pound steel projectiles going 25+ mph next to pedestrians is totes fine because i mean they have two cute little pedals so they must be the same as a bicycle right ..