Heavily relied upon chain maker KMC will soon join the market for e-bike motor systems with the Kynamic banner.
Who better to make electric bike motors than a Taiwanese business whose 46-year foundation has been understanding the fine detail of driving forward bicycles and motorcycles? Being in Taiwan, KMC is in the heartlands of both the bike manufacturing and electronics industries and so well placed to deliver on a product of this nature. It also appears a logistics hub in The Netherlands will help manage the flow of KMC Kynamic e-bike motor systems, parts and warranty for both brands and bike shops.
KMC Kynamic was apparently founded in May of 2021, right around the time the Covid-led demand for e-bike orders in the supply chain was peaking, which might explain why we’ve only just spotted the development on model year electric bikes set for release next year. The website currently displays a countdown with 59 days left on the clock, but nonetheless, there’s a bunch of detail already public that showcases the manufacturer’s progress.
What is now evident is that there’s both a mid-motor system and a rear hub motor available and soon to appear on bikes spanning the leisure and trekking, plus adventure and ‘SUV All-road‘ categories. All KMC Kynamic e-bike systems are said to meet the relevant standards ranging EN15194:2017, ISO13849-1, and UN38.3.
Of the gravel riding ready rear hub motor, KMC Kynamic will deliver a 250W rated power and 36V rated voltage and an up to 40Nm torque delivery. A torque sensor will feature as will compatibility for up to 10-speed cassettes.
For the ‘SUV’ ready centre motor, those metrics are a 200W rated power, a 36V rated voltage and a 65Nm possible torque. Four assist modes will be delivered, with an LCD display providing rider insight. Bluetooth connectivity looks as though it will further deliver functionality. The ‘E-city Comfort’ mid motor will have a 250W rated power.
The matched battery is a semi-intube design with an energy storage of 497Wh and a theoretical 101km range on eco mode. With a 2A charger there’s a 7 hour charge time and a 4A charger delivers in half the time.
Though it’s only a design drawing, there does also appear to be a range extender product featuring on an electric gravel bike mock-up, as well as a top-tube integration of the display
What’s perhaps key and in response to the bulk of demand at present is the notion that this system will be at the affordable end of the spectrum. As such we should expect to see the KMC systems appear on entry-to-mid level commuter and gravel bikes for the rear hub motor and the same price points for the mid-motor but across lighter off-road pursuits. There are several mock-up examples of bike styles upon which the systems would expect to feature on the KMC Kynamic e-bike motor website.
Wondering what it all means for you, the consumer? Cycling Electric has a guide to the market’s various electric bike motors, should you be using brand name research as part of your buying decision.