Most electric bicycle makers seem to start with a generic bicycle frame and just tack-on the electric components, while many others are designed as "electric-first" with little apparent regard for the quality of the human-powered riding experience. Far rarer, however, are e-bicycles like the Motorino LTn: built from the ground-up to be a true human-electric hybrid bicycle providing the best of both worlds.

As fun and comfortable to pedal as a non-electric bike, the LTn uses high quality components such as a full-size Shimano trigger-shift 24-speed drive-train, 160mm Tektro hydraulic disk brakes front and rear, and an adjustable front suspension. The Motorino LTn’s rigid yet lightweight all-aluminum frame directly incorporates the welded-in rear-rack battery carrier while maintaining the clean looks of a non-electric bicycle.

The MOTORINO LTn is equipped with a larger 500W high-torque motor, the highest power allowed in its class. And, unlike most e-bicycles on the market, the Motorino LTn is one of very few to feature a drive system based on a 48V Lithium-Ion battery pack, as opposed to the 24V or 36V systems typically seen. The high pack capacity of 12 Amp-hours combined with the higher voltage translates into more total energy storage and therefore more range: over 30 km on electric power alone is possible, more than doubling with moderate pedaling. The easy-to-handle battery pack can be quickly unlocked and removed from its carrier to be charged wherever convenient or swapped for a spare.

The combination of the high-torque motor, 48V pack, powerful controller, and the efficient human-powered drive train’s gearing makes handling the steepest climbs a breeze. The Motorino LTn has two control modes: “power-assist” provides five user-selectable levels of assistance that are automatically engaged when the rider pedals, or there is "power on demand" delivered with just a twist of the throttle-grip. Mode, battery voltage, speed, trip distance, and odometer distance are indicated on the bar-mounted backlit LCD display panel.

Like all Motorino e-bicycles, the LTn is built to meet European Union EN 15194 safety requirements.

Specifications:

Motor:

500W 48V brushless three-phase high-speed geared-hub motor in rear wheel

Battery:

48V 12Ah high energy-density manganese-lithium-ion

Controller

Speed control:

Power assist, 5 levels (via built-in crank sensor), power-on-demand (via throttle grip)

Control Panel:

Three-button control pod
Backlit LCD Display with indicators for speed (inst, avg, max)
Trip distance
Odometer
Battery voltage
Power assist level
Headlight
Clock

Charger:

Automatic, 100-240V AC input

Frame Type:

TIG-welded aluminum alloy, oversized tubing

Frame Size:

51cm (20”) (measured from center of pedal axle to top of seat tube), 80cm (31.5”) stand-over height

Front Wheel:

26” double-walled aluminum alloy rim, stainless-steel spokes, alloy hub, quick-release skewer

Rear Wheel:

26” double-walled aluminum alloy rim, stainless-steel spokes, motor hub

Tires:

26”x 2.3”

Inner Tubes:

Schrader valve

Handlebar:

Touring-style straight drop-center

Stem:

110mm adjustable-angle

Seat:

Wide, gel-padded

Seat Post:

Alloy with integral shock absorber, quick-release height adjustment

Front Fork:

Preload-adjustable dual-shock

Cranks:

175mm Shimano Alivio alloy cotterless

Bottom Bracket:

Sealed bearing cartridge type

Pedals:

Cast alloy large platform

Gears:

24-Speed (3x8) Shimano Hyperglide

Front Derailleur:

Shimano Alivio

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Alivio

Shifters:

Shimano Alivio trigger-style

Colour:

Gloss Black

Front Brake:

160mm Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Rear Brake:

160mm Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Chain:

KMC 8-Speed

Weight:

28kg (60 lbs) net weight - bike including battery pack, 31kg (67 lbs) gross packaged weight

Maximum Load:

136kg (300lb)

Additional Equipment/Features Included:

Front main-battery operated white LED headlight
Red LED tail light integrated into battery pack
Rear fender
Alloy kickstand
Rear carrier
Front fender

Speed:

32 km/h (20 mph) using motor power only (governed according to regulations)

Range:

30-40km (19-25 miles) per charge without pedaling (based on level ground, no stops, no winds, and in warm temperatures for a 75kg (165 lb) rider with no extra cargo).