You probably won’t want to throw the new Avionics electric bike in your lazarette, or take it on the Great Loop. But it sure would be fun to ride down to your local marina or yacht club.
The elegant Avionics VM, handmade in Poland in a vintage retro style, combines a steel frame with Jatoba wood for contrast, and it uses state-of-the-art electric power to hit a top speed of 36 mph. A sine-wave controller lets you choose a “force mode” for maximum speed, or a “street mode” for a walk-in-the-park experience. In the street mode, the Avionics has a range of 75 miles.
The 4,000 watt engine works with a 27.6 aH Lithium-ion battery. You can charge it in about three hours.
The bike provides an easy ride, with spring leaf suspension, and it has 26-inch wheels with disc brakes. The headlight has chrome plate, while the saddle and handgrips are made with Jatoba. A wooden case protects the battery and electrical components.
Prices for the Avionics VM in North America run from $9,800 for the black matte version with a two-year warranty, to $16,000 for a limited edition version with a five-year warranty. Read more:
