Braaap Moto EV5

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Initial impressions

This is a cheaply made, mostly rebranded, bulk Chinese built motorbike. However, that isn’t a bad thing. Braaap have brought it to Australia for a really cheap price. I’ve seen videos of people importing models (clearly same factory, even though slightly different) into America for far higher price. Initially they look cheaper, but getting approval, import duties, GST, and most importantly, getting the actual thing you wanted - all this work has been done by Braaap!

When it comes to the bike frame, brakes, shocks etc, I am not a great judge, as I just don’t have the experience and I’ve frankly never before ridden a sport bike. From that limitaiton though, I find it appears to be well constructed, functional and easy to ride.

The controller used and hub motor is very common and used for many people who have done home conversions.

Connectors for electronics are pretty standard, and the battery charging and probably added battery, uses anderson plugs.

Updating, upgrading, modifying so far has been a breeze.

I have questions not answers, like how the hell do I remove the back wheel to replace a tyre, does it TRUELY require me to pull apart everything to get the wire out to remove the wheel and tyre. Its like it has been installed the same way people used to be sewn into their clothing.

You get what you pay for. Want something with DC charging etc, buy something more expensive. This is a both a cheap bike (build quality) and a cheap bike ($).

Totally no regrets, I see many years of play and upgrades to this bike.

Details

These are ongoing and included in my ride blog. Here is some basic bullet points.

• Price - Amazing
  • Compared to other brands, a fraction of the price
  • Compared to importing from China, about the same, but none of the huge hassle
  • Individual parts - battery 2k, hub 1k, control 900 - that is almost the price of the bike, without a frame, brakes or wheels. It is a good price.
• Handling
  • I really don’t know. I’m not experienced enough riding
• Performance (power)
  • Plenty for me. Way more than my 125.
  • I strongly recommend people review 8k or 10k if you are already a rider
• Upgrade / Hackability
  • Totally!
• Build Quality - pretty average, maybe a little below average
  • Components and Connectors have been loose
  • Wires have needed cable ties where pinched