HP Velotechnik's strong wish booster:
The Gekko E-Trike with a powerful electric motor
More and more people
are discovering the cycling experience with casu-
ally elevated legs and a relaxed seating position on our touring trikes. The
mega trend "electric cycle" appears at its best in this type of cycle.The stre-
amlined seating posture saves valuable energy, enabling the precious battery
power to be efficiently utilized for an optimal cruising range.
Do you want to integrate this tailwind as well?
Would you like to
climb your local hill with a smile, along with a trailer? Or commute fully
relaxed? Select HP Velotechnik's optional electric auxiliary drive. Step on the
pedals and a silent hub drive gives you support on demand up to three times
your pedaling power.That is easy. Literally, because our
B
ION
X
systems belong
to the most powerful E-assist drives with the lowest weights in the market.
Eminently convincing:
The trike ride with your Gekko is exquisitely
maintained by well-designed control technology; no jerking, no noise and no
fault-prone gas lever! The
B
ION
X
system is very secure.The support is activa-
ted only if you step on the pedals. So there is no danger of the engine acce-
lerating excessively.The engine power starts quietly at the first crank revolu-
tion and is automatically regulated once the speed reaches 25 km/h. Above
this speed, your trike rides again like a normal Gekko – due to the gearless
hub motor without no-load losses.
Another big plus
is gained by the
B
ION
X
engine due to its ability to pro-
duce electricity and not only consume it.When you pull the brake lever, the
engine switches into generator modus. It decelerates and produces electrici-
ty.This protects the brake and charges the battery.Thus riding downhill brings
in a part of the power reserves consumed during the ascent.This ability is cal-
led recuperation, which can extend the range by up to 16 percent.
Technical data
Test result:Very good.
"The efficiency of the drive sets new standards.The various customization capabilities of
the system through programming allow a great adaptation to individual needs. Conclusion: High performance, low
weight, good range and lots of riding fun!" E
XTRA
E
NERGY
Test 2008
B
ION
X PL250HT
For a balanced center of gravity, the bat-
tery is mounted at the center of the
trike behind the rider on the backrest
with HP V
ELOTECHNIK
's bracket.The
Gekko fx folding feature remains fully
intact.The control panel is located on
the handlebar. HP V
ELOTECHNIK
installs
the auxiliary drive with customized cable
sets and control programming for use in
the trike.The price of the PL250HTSL
system also includes the additional cost
for the 27-speed drivetrain with
S
HIMANO
XT rear derailleur, S
HIMANO
DuraAce bar-end shifters, 40-52-60
crank set with integrated chain guard
ring and 9-speed freewheel 13-32.
Removable control panel: Simple choice of the support level by pressing
a button.The current status of support output and battery charge are
easy to read on the large display. Integrated bike computer with speed-
ometer and odometer. Switchable display backlight.
System ................
B
ION
X PL250HT SL B
ION
X PL250M
HighTorque Version
Support .............. 0/35/75/150/300 %
0/25/50/100/200 %
Range ................ up to 105 km / 35 %
up to 65 km / 25 %
(smooth, flat road, rider
(smooth, flat road, rider
68 kg, no wind)
68 kg, no wind)
Nom.torque ......... 9 Nm
7 Nm
Max. torque .......... 40 Nm
25 Nm
Nominal power ..... 250 W
250 W
Motor weight ....... 3.36 kg
4.04 kg
Motor warranty .... 2 years
2 years
Battery ................ 48 V Li-Mn
26 V Li-Mn
removable, with lock
removable, with lock
Capacity ............. 8.8 Ah
9.6 Ah
Energy content ...... 423 Wh
250 Wh
Battery weight ...... 3.6 kg
2.94 kg
Battery warranty ... 1 year
1 year
Battery life ...........
800 – 1000 charge cycles
800 – 1000 charge cycles
Charging time ....... 4 – 5 hours
3 – 4 hours
no memory effect
no memory effect
Drivetrain ........... S
HIMANO
XT 27-speed
S
RAM
X4 24-speed
40-52-60 / 11–32
30-42-52 / 13–32
bar end shifters
twist grip shifters
Additional weight .. 7.74 kg compared
7.76 kg compared
to basic spec.
to basic spec.
Extras ................
Alarm system / PIN-Code
Alarm system / PIN-Code
with electric wheel brake
with electric wheel brake
thumb throttle activates
motor up to 6 km/h
Practical:
With the adjustable recuperation resistance, your Gekko becomes
a comfortable exercise recumbent, if you keep it at home on a training roller.
You can recharge the removable battery easily in 3–4 hours using a power
socket.And a smile: A whole recharge of riding fun with environmental friend-
ly green power will cost you only a few cents.
As an E-trike
is exposed to much higher loads than a conventional trike,
the engineers at HP Velotechnik have equipped the Gekko with a high-
strength, high-volume aluminum frame especially designed for the E-Trike
application.The ergonomic mesh seat with a built-in luggage bag is an integral
part of the frame structure and provides for maximum torsional rigidity.
