Yamaha CrossCore RC Review, 2023
This intrepid long-hauler has the look of a commuter with the handling and feel of a lightweight city bike.
It’s equally uncommon for us to see an e-bike made by the same well-established company that manufactures its motor and battery. With those things in mind, we had high expectations for the Yamaha CrossCore RC in our review!
One of the first things we noticed about the bike was the smooth, natural feel of its 250W mid-drive motor. With four pedal assist settings, the motor output ranges from subtle to strong; the CrossCore RC can feel just like an analog bike on the low end, or take advantage of its Class 3 speeds up to 28 miles per hour with maximum power.
Over the course of our testing, we learned to appreciate the remarkable efficiency of the Yamaha motor and battery pairing, which affected the bike’s range. With its 36V, 500 watt-hour battery, the bike just kept going! We discuss the specifics of our Range Test later in this Yamaha CrossCore RC review, but we were highly impressed by the bike’s capabilities.
The CrossCore RC is a unique hybrid; its frame and suspension fork give it the appearance of a conventional commuter, but we found that it handled more like a lightweight and minimalistic city bike. With a relatively short wheelbase, 27.5”x2” tires, a mid-weight frame, and 640 mm handlebars, the bike felt nimble and highly maneuverable.
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