Kona HD Three New Entry Level Hub Drive eBikes w/ SR Suntour

29/10/2022 Drive Pilots

As an increasing number of riders are making the jump to electric powered bikes, Kona has extended their services with 3 new hub pushed fashions for commuting, cruising or exploring. Powered through SR Suntour force structures, those hub force bikes offer the help masses of riders are seeking out at entry-stage prices.

All 3 of Kona’s new Class 1 pedal-help HD bikes are constructed round inflexible aluminium frames and forks, with inner cable routing for the rear cables/wiring. Between the Rove HD, Dew HD and Coco HD Kona has blanketed a really perfect variety of bike patterns from drop-bar to informal cruiser.

SR Suntour Drive System:

_{Kona HD bikes, Suntour hub motor}

All 3 of Kona’s new hub force bikes include the identical force structures and batteries. At the coronary heart of the gadget is SR Suntour’s R250 HP hub motor, which presents 60Nm of torque (extra strength than maximum hub automobiles offer). The motor’s nominal strength output is 250w, even as its max is 400w.

The R250 HP motor gives 4 tiers of pedal help –Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo, plus a stroll help mode. The motor weighs approx. 3kg, and drives a freewheel cassette so there’s no drag while the motor isn’t assisting.

^{Kona HD bikes, brake rotor}

There are a few proprietary additives and fitment with Suntour’s hub motor; The motor runs a 148mm axle and despite the fact that the snap shots make it like an ordinary bolt-on axle, Kona notes its miles a proprietary body dropout interface. The motor additionally calls for a unique Tektro PCD83 brake rotor, which capabilities a bigger than ordinary mounting bolt pattern. Replacement rotors to be had via Suntour or Kona have to harm you or put one out.

With the motor in the hub, Kona’s HD bike frames use well known 73mm BB shells and run 170mm cranks.

_{Kona HD bikes, battery door}

The bikes’ Suntour hub motors are powered through a Phylion 36V, 418Wh inner down tube battery that’s rated to IPX6 for climate resistance. Depending on numerous factors, of course, the battery can offer a variety of as much as 50 miles. Phylion ensures battery lifestyles to stay at 60%pacity for six hundred price cycles or 27 months from its date of manufacturing.

Under informal use it might in all likelihood take a few years to hit six hundred price cycles, however if the battery simplest lasts 27 months from its manufacturing date, that’s now no longer a prolonged lifespan. If you’re eyeballing those bikes as a day by day commuter, you’ll nearly without a doubt attain six hundred price cycles inside 3 years.Also, if the battery’s capability does drop to anywhere close to 60%, it is able to die tons quicker than I’ve estimated. Kona could have a delivery of substitute batteries and chargers to be had, with the batteries promoting for $499. To ensure complete battery lifestyles, it’s encouraged to maintain the battery at 40% price or better while in storage.

_{Kona HD bikes, Coco HD charging}

The HD bikes’ batteries are locked into the body with a key, however to dispose of it you’ll additionally want to unscrew bolts that keep the battery cowl to the body. The batteries may be charged in or off the bike, because the battery and charger use the identical plug connection. A complete price takes 6-7 hours, and the battery has to be stored above 5° Celsius even when charging.

_{Kona HD bikes, Suntour handlebar far flung}

Suntour’s small, easy OLED handlebar far flung/show sits on the left grip, and indicates your cutting-edge speed, strength mode, battery lifestyles and odometer. The far flung additionally tracks experience distance, common and max speeds, initiates stroll mode and shows any mistakes codes which can appear. A strength button at the pinnacle fringe of the show turns it on/off, and preserving the decrease help button turns on the stroll mode.

One handy characteristic of the Suntour force gadget is that it calls for no firmware updates. All Suntour electric additives are blanketed through a 12 months warranty.

Rove HD – $2199

_{Kona Rove HD, aspect}

The Rove HD is the brand new electrified version street or gravel riders might be maximum fascinated in, given its drop handlebar and equal body geometry to Kona’s current Rove gravel motorcycles. While it might make a rapid commuter, the Rove HD is likewise perfect for the ones seeking to spend their weekends exploring backroads and countrysides.

_{Kona Rove HD, underside}

The Rove HD capabilities a Shimano Claris 1×eight drivetrain, with a 38t the front chainring and an 11-32t cassette out returned. TRP’s Spyre-C mechanical disc brakes cope with preventing duties, and WTB’s Horizon Comp 650x47mm tires offer all-floor traction.

_{Kona Rove HD, far flung mount}

Due to the Rove HD’s drop bars, its shoe is installed on a bracket that places the unit at the left aspect of the stem. The Rove HD body can match fenders as much as 60mm wide, and consists of rack mounts. It additionally has an incorporated kickstand for smooth parking, and one water bottle mount at the down tube.

The Rove HD is available in Metallic Green, with 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, and 58cm body sizes to be had.

Dew HD – $1999

^{Kona Dew HD, aspect}

If you’re maximally acquainted with an MTB or journeying frame position, the Dew HD gives a traditional double-diamond body with a flat handlebar. Like the Roves, the Dew HD bikes characteristic the identical body geometry as Kona’s well-hooked up Dew and Dew-E bikes.

_{Kona Dew HD,}

Drivetrain specifications have been no longer provided, however the snap shots advocate the Dew HD runs a 1×eight drivetrain just like the Roves above. The Dew HD is geared up with hydraulic disc brakes (on 180mm rotors) for smooth, effective prevention. The body consists of a water bottle mount, fender and rack mounts, and an incorporated kickstand.

The Dew HD is available in ‘Thunder’ brown, and body sizes vary from S-XL.

Coco HD – $1999

_{Kona Coco HD, aspect}

Those in search of a cushty city cruiser will admire the Coco HD’s step-via body and swept returned handlebar. The Coco HD rides on 650B wheels with 47mm WTB Horizon Comp tires, and receives hydraulic disc brakes for stable all-climate braking performance.