FRP Moto drops first electric minibike that tops out at 55 mph
FRP Powersports offshoot brand, FRP Moto, announced the launch of the M3, its first electric minibike with a top speed of 55 mph and featuring two automatic wheelie modes.
Other than its speed, the M3’s standout feature is Auto-Wheelie. In addition to three riding gears, the bike has two dedicated wheelie gears: practice mode and advanced mode.
Once the rider brings the front wheel up, the M3 holds it there, with the controller constantly adjusting motor output to keep the bike balanced. The throttle sets the wheelie angle, anywhere from 20 to 45 degrees. If the bike tips past 58.5 degrees, it automatically drops out of wheelie mode. Both wheelie gears top out at 10 mph on flat ground, and the user controls the braking.
“Our community told us they wanted to learn at their own speed, then get more bite as their skills grew,” says Wei Huang, founder of FRP Moto. “Two-wheel modes were the answer, in a bike that’s still every bit an FRP.”
Built for hard riding
The M3 tops out at 55 mph and delivers up to 35 miles of range under ideal conditions. Its 3-kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor puts out 4.1 kW (5.5 hp) at peak and can hold it for 17 seconds. The removable 60V battery carries 23.4Ah capacity, uses EVE Energy lithium-ion cells and charges in about six hours with a 5A charger or nine hours with a 3A charger.
Smart features for everyday riding
Putting down the kickstand cuts power, the bike shifts into park after 30 seconds of inactivity, and it shuts off automatically on a timer. A customizable four-digit passcode starts the bike, and USB-A and USB-C ports keep phones charged on the trail. An FRP companion app, currently in development, is set to add GPS location alerts and an adjustable speed limit for parents.
Pre-orders are open now at FRP’s website, with the Basic model priced at $2,049.99 and the Plus model, which adds a wheelie bar, at $2,149.99. Deliveries are expected to begin in early November.
