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Courtesy of MOD Bikes
Mod Bikes has introduced the Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara, a limited-edition sidecar-style cargo e-bike modeled on the 1940s BMW R75 Sahara motorcycle. On November 9, 2024, Mod will exhibit the Sidecar Sahara at the Electrify Expo at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas.
Mod does sidecars
The BMW R 75 Sahara, which inspired the limited-edition e-bike, is a highly collectible motorcycle. Mod Bikes is one of the few e-bike manufacturers that sells e-bikes with sidecars in the U.S., along with other styles. The versatile Easy Sidecar models transform in just a few minutes from a sidecar e-bike to a standard, two-wheel e-bike. However, the sidecar configuration is fun for carrying pets, children, small adults, and groceries or other cargo.
Courtesy of MODE BikesThe sidecar has a detachable seat with a seatbelt
Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara limited edition features
The Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara is similar, but not identical to the Mod Easy Sidecar 3 e-bike I reviewed in April 2024. Mod added a dual-crown motorcycle-style front suspension to the e-bike and upgraded the sidecar with a longer frame, two headlights, and a top cargo rack.
Mod also incorporated a rear doggie door on the back of the sidecar. In the original model, someone had to pick up and place the animal into the sidecar to ride with a pet. According to Mod, the dog can jump into the sidecar when the doggie door is lowered. It’s probably more reassuring to pets when they can see what they’re getting into.
Courtesy of MOD BikesThe Easy Sidecar Sahara has the same powertrain specifications as the standard model, which means torque-sensing pedal assistance power, a 750-watt continuous power rear hub motor with 28-mph top speed, and a 50- to 100-mile range depending on speed, rider weight. and other factors. The e-bike has a 400-pound total payload capacity, including up to 150 pounds in the sidecar, and a 65-pound capacity multipurpose Snap-On rear rack.
The ModEasy Sidecar limited edition starts at $3,899, with an introductory $3,499 starting price until December 1, 2024.
Bruce Brown Contributing Editor As a Contributing Editor to the Auto teams at Digital Trends and TheManual.com, Bruce…
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