Testing the Addmotor M66 in Jackson, Wyoming | Photo Rich Goodwin Mountain Weekly News
Is the Addmotor M66 a motorcycle, a moped or an ebike? That’s a good question. With the Addmotor M66 R7 Step-Thru Electric Bike you get a little bit of everything. This Addmotor E-bike is the perfect bike for commuting to work, to the gym, for groceries and even picnic lunches.
Addmotor M-66 Motor
Addmotor is using the powerful Bafang 750W Motor to power the M-66 Fat Tire Bike. The 750W Motor gives enough output to power the fat tires of the bicycle, the Addmotor M-66 weight of 91.5 lbs. and can even handle carrying a second passenger.
The 750 Watts Bafang Hub Motor is engaged by either pedal assist or twist throttle. One thing to note, with this bike you will most likely use the throttle the entire time. Its fun, its punchy and incredibly responsive. Plus if you want a bike with the look and feel of a motorcycle, why bother peddling it’s got a twist throttle?
It’s much more fun cruising around on this style of Addmotor E-Bikes than any bike you have ever ridden, this we can guarantee. It’s the sort of bike that puts a huge smile on your face from ear to ear.
Pros of Addmotor M-66 E-Bike:
- Fun and unique moped style: Appealing to those who want to stand out.
- Powerful motor: 750w Bafang motor with good acceleration for a fast and easy ride.
- Comfortable for cruising: Large, comfortable seat with footrests, good for carrying a passenger.
- Durable: Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes for strong stopping power, aluminum alloy frame, and fat tires for various terrains.
- Easy to use: Step-through frame, twist throttle, and bright front and rear lights.
- Relatively long range: Up to 45-55 miles on a single charge with pedal assist (20-30 miles with throttle only).
- Includes many accessories: Removable Samsung battery, LCD display, optional front basket.
Cons of Addmotor M-66 E-Bike:
- Heavy: At 91.5 lbs, it is a heavy e-bike and can be difficult to maneuver.
- Limited pedaling functionality: High gear ratio makes pedaling difficult, especially uphill. Most riders will likely use the throttle most of the time.
- No seat height adjustment: May not be comfortable for all riders, especially those shorter than 5’2″.
- Reduced power with low battery: Battery level significantly impacts performance.
- Lacks rear suspension: Can be bumpy on rough terrain.
- Not ideal for exercise: Designed for cruising, not pedaling for exercise.
Addmotor M66 Speed
Out of the box the Addmotor M66 Class 2 moped style e-bike has a top speed of 20mph. If you get into the onboard computer you can even adjust the top speed up or down a bit or change the tire sizes among other adjustments.
I was able to get the bike to hit 25mph / 40km top speed by changing a setting on the LCD screen which is perfect for riding with traffic in town as we have a local speed limit of 25mph.
Features
One of the more unique features to the Addmotor M66 is the ability to ride with a second person on the back. Addmotor added rear foot pegs like old BMX bicycles utilized in the past and a large comfortable leather banana seat that can comfortably fit two adults.
When riding solo, the M-66 even had a foot rest that can accommodate both feet in the middle of the bike. This is the first e-bike we have seen with this style that seems to mimic mopeds.
The bike comes equipped with front and rear lights that are really bright and noticeable. If you decide to add a front basket accessory to the bike you will need to re-mount the light to the basket which can be a little tricky to secure in place.
Addmotor M66 Tires
This bike utilizes Kenda Tires in 20 x 4.0 tire size. This beefier fat tire works for a smooth comfortable ride in gravel, mud, dirt and of course it works on the road or bike path. We have yet to try the bike in the winter, but surely these tires and a heavier bike would be really stable to ride around in the snow.
Addmotor M-66 Suspension
One thing I wish this bike had was rear shocks. When riding the Addmotor M-66 on dirt roads with large pot holes the bike really gets jarred and bounces around a bit so you’ll want to slow down and try and actually avoid the pot holes like you would in your automobile, motorcycle or moped.
Addmotor M-66 Frame Sizing
This step through style e-bike works best for riders 5’2 – 6’2. Since it’s a step though the bike is easy to get on and off without having to kick your leg over a center bar. One thing to note is the large banana style seat is fixed so there’s no ability to adjust the height of the seat up or down.
At 5’11 in height I noticed my knees were sort of high when peddling the Addmotor M66 which isn’t much of an issue as I use the throttle 100% of the time. If this was a different style e-bike I could simply raise the seat to lower my knees.
Brakes
With a bike weighing almost 92lb having reliable brakes is a must. For this bike the Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc Brakes were used which allow for quick, powerful stopping power.
Shimano Components
Addmotor wanted to use reliable components across the entire bike including Shimano. The Addmotor M-66 E-Bike runs a Shimano 7 Speed Shifter along with Shimano Altus M310 Derailleurs.
I rarely found the bike being used outside of the 7th gear, the one that would make it most hard to pedal. As this bike is really meant for going fast down the road via a throttle.
Addmotor M66 Battery
One of the more reliable batteries we have tested the new Samsung 18650 2600mha 2C has given us on average 20-30 miles per charge. Keep in mind that’s using the throttle the entire time in the highest pedal assist level. This powerful battery is needed to make everything on the bike communicate from the onboard computer to integrated lights on the front and back to the throttle and more.
Addmotor states in Level 1 pedal assist on a full charge the bike can get up to 45-55 miles. Most likely that would be via peddling on a flat road with the Addmotor M66, with no wind and not much additional weight.
Regardless of how long I ride, I come home and plug the battery in. With the Addmotor M-66 R7 a full battery offers the most power and wattage, as the battery drains your speed, and power will slow down. So don’t expect to max out at 25mp with 1/4 battery.
Addmotor M-66 R7 Fat Tire E-Bike Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Fun and unique moped style
- Powerful 750w Bafang motor
- Comfortable for carrying passengers
Cons:
- Heavy at 91.5 lbs
- Limited pedaling functionality
- No seat height adjustment
- Reduced power with low battery
- Lacks rear suspension
- Not ideal for exercise
Overall Impression
If you’re looking for a fun, unique, stand out moped style electric bike to commute to work, to run errands and just get outside the Addmotor M-66 R7 Fat Bike is a wonderful option. Out of all the e-bikes we tested this year (20+) this bike stands out the most. It’s the bike everyone in the office wants to use to run to the mailbox or grab a bite to eat and who can blame them.
You won’t really get a good workout while riding this Addmotor Electric Bike, but that’s not what the bike was designed for. This is a super fun bike to zip around with your friends. It’s especially cool for someone like myself that has never owned a motorcycle. I can ride through town and feel like I’m a bass ass dude while riding the Addmotor M-66 R& Electric Fat Bike ($1,799.00).
I highly recommended ordering the Addmotor M66 with the front basket as it makes carrying a bunch of stuff a breeze. Not familiar with Addmotor e-bikes, rest assured this bike is reliable, fun and will turn lots of heads.
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I loved reading this review! The Addmotor M-66 R7 sounds like a fantastic option for commuting, especially with its fat tires for stability and comfort. The design looks sleek too! Can’t wait to try it out on my daily rides. Thanks for the detailed insights!
Latti,
For people wanting a moto style e-bike for commuting this Addmotor E-Bike is one to consider!
-Mike
I love the detailed insights in your review! The Addmotor M-66 R7 sounds like an amazing option for commuting — those fat tires look perfect for handling different terrains. I especially appreciate the focus on comfort and battery life. Can’t wait to try one out!
Think BAD ASS Moto and you get the idea here. The Addmotor M-66 is powerful, fun and has a classic look and feel.
– Mike
Hi Mike and Remy, I got my bike finally, had to settle for yellow instead of white but yellow looks great too! Had to wait for charger but all is good now! This bike is amazing! Rides so smooth and using throttle only up my hill it climbed in speed to 21.1 mph!! You were right, it’s got plenty of power and torque for me and I’m so happy with it. Thank you so much for your review and Remy too for answering my questions. I’m just so happy with this bike and everything you stated in your review was spot on. Thank you so very much!
Is there a minimum Newton meter I should be looking for in a bike to tackle this rolling hill on my street? This m-66 r7 has 80 nm of torque.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your question! 80Nm is on the higher end of the ebike torque spectrum— the low end is around 50Nm. Some models can push out nearly 120Nm, but that’s pretty rare. Ebikes above 70Nm should deal with rolling hills no problem. However, the M-66 R7 does weigh nearly 92 lbs. which is a lot for an ebike, so pulling all that heft over steep climbs may take a bit longer. Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Rémy
Thank you Remy for your kind reply. I am a small 5’4” female 115 pounds so hopefully that helps. I ordered the m-66 R7… it was my favorite of my researched bikes. I’m hoping it will work out for me. I’ll follow up here after I get it and tackle my 13 degree rolling hill. Thank you so much! And Mike too!
Hi , thanks for this great review. I was wondering if you had any trouble going uphill? Your picture shows you stopped on the middle of a hill. I’m a female 5”4 115 pounds. I will be using the bike to go to work and back 1 mile but I have a hill to get up approximately 20 degree hill that’s about 380 feet long. Was wondering if this great looking bike would handle it without any problems. Thanks again.
Chris,
Thanks fore the comment. I was turning around on the hill for a photo, but I found the 750W motor especially with a little bit of faster settings enabled was great at tackling small hills. Will you be able to get some speed up before going up the hill? If so with a full battery I see no problem. From a dead stop it might be tougher but still doable. Anything over 20 degrees starts to be considered “steep”
-Mike
Thank you so much for your kind reply. I won’t be able to get too much of a running start going up my hill but I should have full battery because I’m only going 1 mile gradual slope downhill to work and I discovered the hill is only a roughly 13 degree hill and a short distance. I am currently riding my 7 year old regular 7 speed bike which is a small challenge but doable lol. Battery should remain almost full since it’s only 1 mile to work then 1 back home. I went ahead and ordered this bike. I researched for about a month, this was my favorite bike. The company was great answering my questions but I wanted real bike rider experience with this. So thank you so much for your help.
Chris,
Since your currently using a 7 speed bike the gearing of this one should seem familiar. 13 degrees is total doable!!
-Mike
That’s so awesome to hear, thanks so much. You have diminished my fears =)
Also, I love your website! Very nice work here! I’m in central NY, lots of snowboarding and skiing here. Will share your site with friends! Wishing you the best!
Thank you so much for your help.
Chris,
This is awesome, we really love comments and feedback like this. It’s a passion we all share for the outdoors and hope it comes through via these pages.
-Mike