Orbea Kemen SUV 30 E-Bike

Kemen: An SUV that makes light of heavy

Orbea have taken a different approach to the traditional usually-heavy SUV ebike. Their aim was to build a robust and comfortable SUV-style ebike that was as light and slim as possible, and was also easy to ride without power if necessary. The result is the Orbea Kemen SUV. A bike that is beautiful and clean to look at and still has the chops to be a workhorse and a loaded-up adventurer. 

To create the sleek look, light weight, rideability and robustness needed for the Kemen ebike Orbea designed a brand new frame that can accommodate the top equipment for performance and lighter weight. The Kemen has allterrain geometry and a strong hydroformed aluminium frame with high-polished welds that not only looks beautiful but is extra-strong and comfortable to ride.

Orbea use the Shimano EP8 motor which is not only very strong with 85Nm but is also compact, lightweight and offers the least resistance of any motor when pedalling without power. They achieve their sleek clean lines by routing all cabling through the frame and the frame also houses the large 540Wh high-density battery. If up to 5 hours of riding isn't enough there is also the option to mount a 252Wh range extender. 

The Orbea Kemen 30 models offers a slightly simpler equipment at a lower price. It uses Shimano Deore 10-speed gears with linkglide, a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork with 100 mm travel and a lighting system from Lezyne with 310 lumens of light. There is enough clearance in the fork for mud clearance with the mudguards and the rear rack is reinforced and able to carry up to 27kg. Also fully compatible with the rear axles used by follow me or tow along baby carriages.

System	Shimano EP8 mid-drive 250Wh
Motor	Shimano EP8, 85Nm
Battery	Orbea Internal 540Wh Range extender: 252Wh
Range	Varies. Up to 5 hours
Display	Shimano SC-EM800
Remote	RS
Charger	Orbea Smart Charger (42V-4A)