Japanese automaker Honda has announced its plans of releasing the electric version of three of its motorbikes. The Honda Cub, Dax, and Zoomer electric bikes will be produced for the Chinese market, according to the company. The bikes are known as Dax e:, Cub e:, and Zoomer e:, respectively.

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The three new Honda e-bikes have been specifically developed for the Chinese electric two-wheeler market. The regulatory standards in China relating to e-bikes put a maximum speed of 25km/h. The regulations also cover e-bikes that do not have pedal assist. The three new Honda e-bikes come with telescopic front forks. The Cub e: and Dax e: have rear mono shocks, while the Zoomer e: has twin rear shocks. The Cub e: has drum brakes while the Dax and Zoomer come with rear disc brakes.

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The original Honda Cub exemplifies the Honda philosophy of simplicity and reliability. The original Cub was released in 1958 and is arguably the highest-selling motorized vehicle ever built. Honda has sold over 100 million units of the Cub since its debut. The Cub e: comes with 17-inch wheels, round headlights, and a 960Wh removable battery pack. The Honda Cub e has a 400W motor and a riding range of 65km.

The Honda Dax e: bears a semblance to its combustion predecessor. It has a high-rise handlebars design, a boxy body, and a range of 80km, thanks to its 1.1kWh battery. The bike is powered by a 400W motor and comes with a limited top speed of 25km/h. The Zoomer e: has a higher range of 90km on a full charge, although its battery size is unspecified. All three models have a chain-drive system and pedals.

The Cub e:, Dax e:, and Zoomer e: will only be available in China but Honda plans to release up to 10 electric motorbikes in different markets by 2025. Honda is also silent about the presence of battery swapping for the new e-bikes.

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