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		dharmab on Nov 7, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Honda electric moped coming, intended to fit “50cc... Chain drive is more efficient than belt drive.

Tepix on Nov 7, 2022 [–]

But why no in-hub motor? Must be because of the silly pedals.

quesera on Nov 7, 2022 | [–]

According to the article, and plausibly in the photos, there is a hub motor. The pedals and chain are freewheeling, and assist only.

Spacing and pedal arm length look to me like they'd be very uncomfortable though.

Ptchd on Nov 8, 2022 | | [–]

yeah sure doesn't look like a Honda design

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