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All Bikes/Compare/Piaggio Wi-bike vs Honda Em1 E

Piaggio Wi-bike vs Honda Em1 E

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Piaggio Wi-bike vs Honda Em1 E. Piaggio Wi-bike: ~0.34 hp (250W continuous rated motor output – legal EU e-bike limit) hp, ~22 kg (curb weight – best estimate based on available product information; exact figure may vary by variant) weight, top speed ~25 km/h (electronically limited pedal-assist speed, as per EU e-bike regulations), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Piaggio Wi-bike Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
0.34 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
25 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
22 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~0.34 hp (250W continuous rated motor output – legal EU e-bike limit)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
~40 Nm (estimated rear hub motor output; exact figure not officially published – best estimate)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
~25 km/h (electronically limited pedal-assist speed, as per EU e-bike regulations)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
~22 kg (curb weight – best estimate based on available product information; exact figure may vary by variant)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – electric pedal-assist bicycle (no fuel consumption; estimated range ~80-100 km per charge on pedal-assist mode)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
Yes

Individual Reviews

Piaggio Wi-bike
Piaggio Wi-bike
6.5/10

"Buy one only if the battery proves healthy and cheap."

Pros
+Bosch mid-drive motor reliability
+Premium build quality throughout
+Standard Shimano drivetrain components
Cons
Battery replacement cost brutal
App connectivity largely dead
Limited dealer support now
Honda Em1 E
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10

"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."

Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
40-mile range ceiling reality
Battery pack replacement costs
No fast charging capability

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