I was the first Italian mountain Trial rider using a lot previous EM model with a lot of satisfaction. Then I bought this model first release, BUT IT SWITCHES OFF ON THE TOP OF AN HIGH SLAB... is a miracle I had no injuries (thanks to God and full body protections). As an electric bike switch off... the rear wheel is free of rollback... and you have 70kg throwing you backwards... suddenly! As an endothermic engine switches off the rear wheel is locked... and may work as a pivot point to have a chance to safely get out of troubles! Moreover as charge get lower the power and torque charge, making harder to climb the same obstacle and also causing the battery protection to switch off the motor... making you roll back !! REALLY DANGEROUS KIND OF BIKES FOR TRIAL ! Unfortunately, until someone will die or have serious injuries no-one will keep my alert as a serious matter... I have told this to importer and hope has arrived to producer... but nothing has yet done... priority is ROY (Return Of Investment) not human safety! By my side I have abandoned Electric for more safety Montesa 4RT, as you can see on my channel ! BE AWARE!

Had one since ‘21. Got it because I’m in an urban environment. Lots of fun to ride around my local parks or mess around on when camping. Also started doing trials event and its been a perfect machine for my experience level. Very excited about the factor-e as its a big upgrade from the 21 with the addition of gears, increased range, upgraded shock and fully programmable.

I think this is a great purchase, congrats Tom! To me in makes sense. Im trying to practice in my back yard without annoying the neighbors on my Beta 300, this would be perfect. Ive bern eyeing them too but need to save much more $$$. Enjoy and let us know your continued evaluations. They looked like silky magic in the videos of the Scottish 6 days trial creek sections.

I’m interested to watch any tips and advice for EM owners that have bikes without a clutch. Great channel!

I still have the video of the nice save you made at the AMA on your first ride lol

I've had the same model for two seasons. First trials bike and a great bike. It's better than I hoped. I live in the suburbs and can practice in the backyard. I'll also ride it in places that I wouldn't consider on a gas bike. A bit heavier compared to gas as you say and easy to maintain. I think the clearance to the skid plate is a bit lower as well. I've focused on turns of all sorts and now starting to work on bigger obstacles with zaps. I have seen your progression in that area and I am impressed. I've never heard of the zap deficiency for the EM before. A causal look at your riding the EM here looks like you are zapping fine, but you are saying big zaps? Looking forward to hearing more feedback on your EM over time. I think electric bikes have the potential to help the sport and offroad riding in general. More and more trails have closed over the years as we compete with others for trail access (hiking, mountain biking...).

I have been playing with an oset 24r for a month now, and now I really want to extend my trials experience. What are you seeing for battery life? I get 2-2.5 of trail riding.

I just got my first trials bike a two weeks ago after wanting one for years but could never find one local. Got one that needed some work and good enough price to have it delivered so finishing up getting it running good this weekend. I did the Redbull TKO a few months ago on my surron so I love electric but next year I will be probably racing on my beta xtrainer so needed a trials bike with a clutch to master the skills to transfer to the beta and be able to ride mid week(how I came across your channel looking for backyard obstacle ideas). I would love to have one of these but location and price are prohibitive at the moment. If the motor ever lets go on the TXT I got Ill just convert it to electric(ive done several gas to electric conversion) by mounting the motor where the crank sits so it still has a clutch, otherwise in a few years I'll pick up one of these as they fit what I do and skill level as I dont think I'll ever get crazy advanced and just need it for hard enduro, similar to what Rich Larson does. Ive used my surron like a trials bike a few times and its very capable but its hard to transfer the skills needed with it not having a clutch so a trials bike is absolutely needed.

I’ve got a surron and have been trying to learn trials skills on it… not to get into the sport of trials but just to improve my overall riding ability and be able to have fun on a wider variety of terrain. Look forward to seeing how trials moves are performed on the electric bikes without the use of clutch, flywheel, etc.

I'll be trying to splat this in the upcoming week. 🤷‍♂️ Maybe I judged it too quickly

Good info!

I have the EM comp, it is a fantastic bike I also have a honda montesa 260 4rt which is also a fantastic bike. In the wet the honda is a hand full in the dry it's a tank but the EM is brilliant everywhere, it has grip where most other bikes don't the main thing any body can ride it with next to no tuition. Great bike you can practice on just about anywhere ❤

I have a TRS my wife has an EM. Both are really good, the EM is a great machine and just needs a lighter battery then I will get one too.

I always wondered if there is a way of fitting a seat-thing like the Escape has that is imediately detachable?

You said Electric Motion compel you to practice turns, bike control etc. I believe those same techniques should also be learned on a petrol bike. In my opinion (based on experimentation) I find that maintaining grip on the rear tire of an e-bike on a slippery surface is significantly more challenging. Perhaps cause the one-and-only gear is so "big" that the rear wheel starts spinning really easily. Heard they have done something to fix this in 2024 model. Mecatecno Dragon Fly had the same problem + frame is a bit wobbling in rocky sections. There's a reason why top national and international riders haven't yet started to ride Electric Motion bikes, except for the French Electric Motion factory rider Gael Chatagno. His bike is significantly more powerful than the standard model.

All of your comments are spot on. I strongly considered an EM before I got the second gas powered trials bike. Today I still think about the benefits of going electric. Getting one in the next year is still very high on my list.

What if you don't use the clutch for popping? Electric motors are different. They have the most torque while in stillstand, so spinning up does not actually help

Where's all the EM viewers at?

i bought one as an older rider not from a motor cycle background who struggles to kick start a gas bike. i can just get on and ride. and ive got the one with the back brake on the handlebar so i dont have to learn the foot operated brake.

I really thought about getting one. I'm currently selling my 300XCW because i dont have time for all day enduro rides anymore, and tbh I'm tired of the noise and smell. Was considering an EM, the pseudo bikes like Talaria/Sur-Ron, or just a gas trials. Ultimately went with a Vertigo, because the deal from a friend was too good to pass up but also because the EM resale just scared me. Felt like it'd be easy to lose half its value in a year. I'd LOVE love love to be electric, but i don't think it's really in my budget yet.

I have had a few mins on one of these. Nice to use. But if I have 1 bike. It has to be 2 stroke!

Tom...the answer to being old, and not being able to start a bike, is the magic TRS button.😁😁

My 2024 EM Epure Race weighs 165 lbs. My 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT weighs 164 lbs with full fuel. That's too close for me to know the difference.

Not going to upset the neighbours when practicing in the backyard 😉

I suppose it has a clutch, right?

I’ve just bought an epure race and ride it while my daughter hacks out on her horse. I’m a petrol head but electric has its uses. My wife doesn’t moan about me riding it around the kitchen and conservatory either 👌😂

cos youre rich. Well done

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i disagree. once you get used to EM it can do eveything the gas can and more

Your time on a petrol bike is gonna drop drastically...trust me!😅

Time to get rid of your petrol bike. I have hundreds of hours on my em.