2022 Yamaha Bicycles CrossCore RC Review

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Motorcycles and bicycles go hand in hand for many riders. Keen to leverage its existing powersport audience and grow into other fun-filled outdoor segments, Yamaha Bicycles has updated its dual sport–like pedal-assist bicycle entry with its 2022 Wabash RT gravel bike ($4,099). The kickstand-equipped CrossCore RC urban all-arounder ($3,099) also receives some improvements. Both cycles are categorized as Class 3 electric bikes limited to 28 mph with pedal assist.  Yamaha’s CrossCore RC is a general-purpose pedal-assist bicycle designed for casual bicyclists who want to ride to school, work, the gym, the beach, everywhere. It’s also ideal for riding for pure pleasure and would be ideal for exploring town.   Like the Wabash, it’s powered by Yamaha’s proprietary PW-series electric motor. This motor is good for almost 58 pound-feet of torque—more than some gasoline-powered motorcycles. An identically sized 500-watt battery is built into the lower frame rail. The CrossCore RC weighs 52.6 pounds (in size large).     The battery is charged with Yamaha’s proprietary charge pack, which works with any household adapter. The CrossCore has a range of just over 100 miles in its lowest power setting. A really slick LCD control panel keeps tabs on speed, mileage, and lets the rider adjust power mode settings, and there’s an LED headlamp for illuminating the road after dark. Like the Wabash RT,  an automatic power setting takes the guesswork out of things automatically selecting the optimum power mode based on how much load you’re putting through the pedals, terrain incline, and vehicle speed. The CrossCore RC gets a nine-speed rear derailleur plus two front chainrings for 18 speeds total...  Check out the story at https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/yamaha-crosscore-rc-and-wabash-rt-review-2022/  Photography: Joseph Agustin Video: Ray Gauger Media, Inc.  Pedal-Assist Cycling Gear Worn  Helmet: Bell Bicycling Gloves: Alpinestars Ridge Plus Short Finger  Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine   See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/

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00:00 Hey folks, we just got done cycling on Yamaha Bicycles 2022 Cross Core RC.

00:07 This is a general purpose pedal assist bicycle from Yamaha.

00:13 It's designed for the casual bicyclist who wants a pedal bike that they can ride to school,

00:19 ride to work, ride to the gym, go to the beach on, and explore all of the fun things about

00:26 cycling in a very easy to use package.

00:30 It's powered by Yamaha's proprietary PW Series electric motor.

00:35 This motor's good for almost 58 pound feet of torque.

00:38 Isn't that crazy?

00:40 It's got a 500 watt battery built into the lower frame rail.

00:44 You charge the battery with Yamaha's proprietary charge pack that works on any household adapter,

00:50 and in a few hours you are at a full charge.

00:53 This bike has a range of just over 100 miles in its lowest power setting.

00:59 A really slick LCD control panel allows you to tweak the power modes.

01:03 There's also an automatic power setting which automatically chooses the correct power mode

01:10 based on how much load you're putting through the pedals, based on your incline, and based

01:16 on how fast you're going.

01:17 Overall, I really like this Yamaha Cross Core RC pedal bike.

01:23 Would really be nice to have two of these in the garage.

01:25 You could ride these things to the beach, you could ride these things to do errands,

01:29 you could explore your neighborhood, and you don't have to worry about being super physically

01:35 fit because it's got the pedal assist underneath you.

01:40 $3,100, it is a good value for the quality and how much fun and use you're going to get

01:46 out of this pedal bike.

01:48 All right, folks, that wraps up our quick review of this 2022 RC Cross Core Pedal Assist

01:55 Bicycle from Yamaha Bicycles.

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02:06 Thanks for riding with us today.

02:07 [music]

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