Electric bikes

Smartmotion X-City review

Smartmotion X-City

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • OK motor responsiveness.
  • Good motor assistance climbing hills.
  • Very good motor assistance at speed.
  • OK display and controls.
  • Has a manual (thumb) throttle control.
  • Bike is OK to pedal quickly.
  • Bike has OK slow speed balance.
  • Bike is excellent on rough surfaces.
  • Has rear rack.
  • Low step frame is easy to mount and dismount.
  • Has built-in lights.
  • Has hydraulic disc brakes.
  • Has a suspension fork.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Plastic mudguards aren't full length.
  • Centre-mount kickstand is awkward to use.
  • Off-road tyres are uncomfortable on sealed surfaces.
  • Bike comes in one size only.

Type

Bike type
Hybrid (Road)
Frame type
Step-through
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Pedal assistance score
85%
Braking score
60%
Turning and low speed score
67%
Comfort score
90%
Handling score
69%
Controls score
65%
On-bike battery score
N/A
Off-bike battery score
N/A
Display score
N/A
Comments
No comments

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Sizes available
1
Bike weight (kg)
N/A
Motor brand
Dapu
Motor model
Not stated
Motor location
Middle
Power (W)
300
Max assist torque (Nm)
Not stated
Max assist speed (km/h)
40
Assist settings
5
Battery size (Wh)
560
Battery location
Rear rack
Wheel size (inches)
27.5
Tyre width (mm)
60
Mudguards
Plastic
Kickstand location
Centre mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
10 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
N/A
Battery and motor warranty (years)
N/A
Battery origin
N/A
Frame origin
N/A
Motor origin
N/A

Cost

Price
$3,499.00

Features

Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Quick release seatpost
N/A
Quick release wheels
N/A

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