I purchased the YDX-Moro being +70 yrs old and wanting to get into ebikes. It's such a great deal with the Yamaha quality and durability. After riding it though, I've found I like my XC bike, being considerably lighter and not needing the boost. No doubt I'll end up using it as I age. One surprise was riding on the level doesn't need to be turned on, and when using the motor, I could ride up moderate hills on the second lowest power setting. I rode 18 miles and used less than 20% of the battery. It'll go as far as I want with the current battery. Hard to beat compared to other similar ebikes on the market.
@@waldojpg Hardly. When you can buy one new and one used dirtbike for the price of a MTB...something is off. Yamaha has basically never put out a bad product, even if they're not always on the cutting edge.
@@-tr0n I agree with you 100%, as I have the Moro Pro and an older YZ250. Both are very dependable, maybe not the latest tech, but superior reliability.
Yamaha’s quad sensors including sensor embeded in hub defeat all other brands. I am told that without battery it work like a normal bicycle, high end components such as Magura four piston brakes and other components, waterproofing and quality battery life and around $5500 price with three years warranty and worldwide dealer network make it an attractive buy against competition. This is real electric bicycle which is Light, high tech, great quality and superior safety. I wish they bring belt drive, motorcycle quality suspensions and internal gear hubs and in frame components plus all kind of accessories and options.
I bought this bike over the summer. My analog bike is a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon. This bike definitely feels different but it's a great bike. They did special tuning power modes that aren't offered on any other bike with a Yamaha motor, or most other e-bikes. The Rock Shox suspension works great and it feels well made overall. I did bend the rear wheel on a rocky downhill that I've ridden for years on my Stumpy with no issues. And the Yamaha wheels are proprietary so I was forced to by a Yamaha rear wheel from a parts house for over $300. Yamaha you should use industry standard wheels like with the other parts. So in case you drop out of the market, or an owner wanted a different wheel set they would have that ability. Great bike overall though and a lot of fun to ride. And a lot of bike for the price.
Thanks for the info. It is possible to re--spoke a new rim on to the existing hub for about half the cost. Just match up the effective rim diameter and width with a higher quality after market rim, this will allow you to use the same spokes/length.
There are a few things that feel a bit different, but most of those could be adjusted by stem length, steerer tube spacer height and bar rise/sweep. The seat tube angle has pros and cons, but we'd slide the rails all the way forward to creep us up a bit. Overall, it's a fun bike though!
I recently installed a 38T front chainring, and love it! I get more out of the motor, and it accelerates faster. Going unrestricted one day would be awesome too!
Actually, like a motorcycle adding a smaller 30/32T sprocket to the front makes the engine work less, giving you a feeling of more power. I know we still have to pedal, but the power originates from the crank, and the smaller the sprocket, the more power. On motorcycles, to get a feeling of more power, adding a smaller countershaft sprocket does that, even though the power of the motor is the same. Adding a larger chain ring adds top speed capabilities, which MTB don't need. My 2 cents, put smaller crank arms 160mm (easier to spin), and a 32T or 30T chain ring. A noticeable difference.
I’ve had a YDX Moro medium frame for a year now and put ~2300 miles on it. I’m 5’11” and 190 lbs & the geometry is perfect for me after tuning the suspension and swapping tires to 3” Teravails. It feels great on downhill jump lines and super fun on trails. The larger tires were a game changer as far as improving handling and feel. The review here is spot on, after you swap a few parts to make it more to your riding style it’s a phenomenal bike for the price!
I purchased the YDX-Moro being +70 yrs old and wanting to get into ebikes. It's such a great deal with the Yamaha quality and durability. After riding it though, I've found I like my XC bike, being considerably lighter and not needing the boost. No doubt I'll end up using it as I age. One surprise was riding on the level doesn't need to be turned on, and when using the motor, I could ride up moderate hills on the second lowest power setting. I rode 18 miles and used less than 20% of the battery. It'll go as far as I want with the current battery. Hard to beat compared to other similar ebikes on the market.
Pretty funny to see Yamaha come on the scene and manufacture an ebike that doesn't cost more than a dirtbike. I'm looking at you Specialized.
it's like comparing an iphone to a shitty off-brand walmart laptop
@@waldojpg Hardly. When you can buy one new and one used dirtbike for the price of a MTB...something is off. Yamaha has basically never put out a bad product, even if they're not always on the cutting edge.
@@-tr0n I agree with you 100%, as I have the Moro Pro and an older YZ250. Both are very dependable, maybe not the latest tech, but superior reliability.
Yamaha’s quad sensors including sensor embeded in hub defeat all other brands. I am told that without battery it work like a normal bicycle, high end components such as Magura four piston brakes and other components, waterproofing and quality battery life and around $5500 price with three years warranty and worldwide dealer network make it an attractive buy against competition. This is real electric bicycle which is Light, high tech, great quality and superior safety. I wish they bring belt drive, motorcycle quality suspensions and internal gear hubs and in frame components plus all kind of accessories and options.
That Yamaha blue reminds me of the R6, R1, and YZ450 motorcycles I used to have.
I bought this bike over the summer. My analog bike is a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon. This bike definitely feels different but it's a great bike. They did special tuning power modes that aren't offered on any other bike with a Yamaha motor, or most other e-bikes. The Rock Shox suspension works great and it feels well made overall. I did bend the rear wheel on a rocky downhill that I've ridden for years on my Stumpy with no issues. And the Yamaha wheels are proprietary so I was forced to by a Yamaha rear wheel from a parts house for over $300. Yamaha you should use industry standard wheels like with the other parts. So in case you drop out of the market, or an owner wanted a different wheel set they would have that ability. Great bike overall though and a lot of fun to ride. And a lot of bike for the price.
Thank you for sharing and glad you like the bike n
Thanks for the info. It is possible to re--spoke a new rim on to the existing hub for about half the cost. Just match up the effective rim diameter and width with a higher quality after market rim, this will allow you to use the same spokes/length.
I was dying to get this when I first rode it, but settled on 2021 Bulls Copperhead and then a trek rail 9.8 xt Im good.
Nice review guys.👍😉
Glad you enjoyed it
They are currently more than 50% off. No better deal out there today right??
Thanks for another great review.
My question is, why doesn't Yamaha make an xl size so us tall riders can buy a Moro Pro?
TLW so doesn’t uses the same tuning than in Giant? it offer all the 80nm torque no matter what mode you’re in
Can the top speed be set 28mph instead of 20mph?
Does that frame geometry feels different to other bikes???
There are a few things that feel a bit different, but most of those could be adjusted by stem length, steerer tube spacer height and bar rise/sweep. The seat tube angle has pros and cons, but we'd slide the rails all the way forward to creep us up a bit. Overall, it's a fun bike though!
@@TheLoamWolf cool great reviews man!!!!! Thanks for the reply
I would like to do a front sprocket chain on my Moro has any one that you know of tried this. I would like a taller gear. (Larger front sprocket)
I recently installed a 38T front chainring, and love it! I get more out of the motor, and it accelerates faster. Going unrestricted one day would be awesome too!
Actually, like a motorcycle adding a smaller 30/32T sprocket to the front makes the engine work less, giving you a feeling of more power. I know we still have to pedal, but the power originates from the crank, and the smaller the sprocket, the more power. On motorcycles, to get a feeling of more power, adding a smaller countershaft sprocket does that, even though the power of the motor is the same. Adding a larger chain ring adds top speed capabilities, which MTB don't need.
My 2 cents, put smaller crank arms 160mm (easier to spin), and a 32T or 30T chain ring. A noticeable difference.
Nice review. I rather see a much much smaller battery and have an extra battery in my car
I’ve had a YDX Moro medium frame for a year now and put ~2300 miles on it. I’m 5’11” and 190 lbs & the geometry is perfect for me after tuning the suspension and swapping tires to 3” Teravails. It feels great on downhill jump lines and super fun on trails. The larger tires were a game changer as far as improving handling and feel. The review here is spot on, after you swap a few parts to make it more to your riding style it’s a phenomenal bike for the price!
Want a LOL, go to Yamaha's dirt bike site and compare prices.......e bike looks like a rip off when you can get a 125cc bike for less cash.
Do you know the weight?
Around 53lbs
Another ebike. -yawn-
If I wanted to ride a motor powered machine with two wheels I would ride my motorcycle.