Comparing noise from 7 ebike motors

I was asked about the noise levels of the Panasonic GX0 motor. I think the best way to answer that is to compare it against others motors. So I put it up against motors from Specialized, Shimano, Bosch and Giant.

[@j5k395tks]

Very good test. Borse is a really good engine for me and main reason I've got spec turbo levo. Recently I rode my daughters yamaha motor and I couldn't stand the noise! For me.its a killer feature. Looking forward to new videos!

[@clebertonus]

TOP!! thanks for test and comments! i have turbo levo brose S aluminum, and is super silent!

[@DKLVE]

Very interesting test....the bosh is not the most silent one but I really like the sound. Great job as usual 😃👍

[@do-ineedtosay723]

Excellent video!

[@sarcritchlow]

Probably the most accurate and comprehensive test on this subject ..... but thats just my opinion😁. More and more im liking the rocky motor and the bosch cx. I want a cx but really curious to see how that rocky mktor developes. Lots of power as is. Will they be able to lighten it?

[@Accu53Mation]

Overall RELIABILITY would be different for every rider. I've used Bosch, Brose(not all cracked-up it's advertised to be), and Shimano E-8000(abundance of mechanical issues). The motor I am most confident with: The Yamaha PW-X2. Not excessive on torque. No need for mega-wattage batteries. And despite biased reviews, I have had this motor completely submerged crossing creeks, and it still powers me uphill. A heavy brutal rider, I don't need excessive torque to do all the pedaling for me. Just enough to help me climb so I need not walk. Hate walking.

[@vicentvanmole]

this is the best noise comparison video out .Thanks . Will u please compare & comment on the Fazua 's eMTBbikes .such as Bulls Wild Flow RS vs Specialized elSL

[@prudiceflc]

nice vid!

[@useurhed]

Tussand takk

[@hansdobbels5961]

Nice test, the giant syncdrive life is quiet, i have three syncdrive sport and he makes much more Noise than the syncdrive live.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

When testing for torque and noise do your test on smooth road and hill with 0 pedal assist . Yes it’s a mountain bike but the suspension , chain & sprocket drive along with a bumpy surface skews the test with both the ability of the motor and noise it makes .

[@rogeredrinn4592]

Excellent . . . all reviews are subjective, your's no more than any other. I found this video to be very informative. Now for a request: Have you reviewed either of the Bafang motors (BBS02 or BBSHD)? My readings/viewings so far suggest the Bafang is more powerful than any of the builtin motors. That and it comes with a throttle mode in addition to pedal assist. You would need to convert a non-ebike to do a review.

[@rogeredrinn4592]

@@EMTBVideos Thanks for that detailed reply. I Googled Bronson to better understand your explanation. Seems it has a long flat section in front of the BB, preventing the Bafang from rotating up and out of the way, hence your comment on it being too low. I'm planning on putting a BBSHD on a Mtb with a Sram 1x12 so that should help the motor spin faster at lower power, also will get the smallest front sprocket. Also read that the motor/controller is programmable to adjust max current, likely other settings. I will only ride trails and/or 4WD roads, never pavement or even gravel. As to pedaling vs throttle, to early to say. I watched a number of throttle only videos, amazing how fast and long it would go on steep terrain, quiet too.

[@rogeredrinn4592]

@@EMTBVideos Rewatched your video twice, trying to compared to a Bafand BBSHD ridden below freezing with ice and snow (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqepZqWYfNeoncU). Some observations: .. The rider was NOT pedaling, no visible knee action .. Motor noise was almost inaudible, mostly ice and snow under the tires .. Your seven test motors are clearly louder and more objectionable, but rough terrain makes you and the motor work harder .. Bike was moving fast on low to moderate grade, easy terrain .. Rich W has many videos, don't remember any on rough terrain as you show Any thoughts?

[@likeher9]

I have a 2000watt DD rear hub motor with a 48v 45amp Sinewave motor controller. It is silent, it really is.

[@lazurm]

Silent...because it's behind you and you probably can't hear it.

[@likeher9]

@@lazurm no it's absolutely silent, it's apparently because it's a Sine wave controller. I have one mid drive Yamaha PWX, And 4 rear hub motors, the Sine wave is the only one that is silent

[@lazurm]

@@likeher9 Interesting....

[@flosa1995]

@@likeher9 yeah dd hub motor is dead silent with a sine wave controller, there is only a slight hum like a electric subway thats barely audible at high wattage

[@jannisopel]

I have the Fazua Evation motor and it is worlds quiter than all of these. I would like to see your opinion on it.

[@jannisopel]

@@EMTBVideos Come to Germany and you can test mine ;) It is currently the case that every good e-mtb is sold out in Germany. I really want another one but everything below 4k€ is completely sold out. It is really crazy at the moment.

[@Pk54999]

Do is first place loudest or quietest?

[@Sarin2024.]

nice video ,,hope one day u compare how much power of each motor on low and high cadency on same hill

[@Sarin2024.]

@@EMTBVideos I saw the drill good idea I hope you will succeed,good luck

[@plrooks]

Great video, can you add the Shimano ep8?

[@EMTBVideos]

Thanks. Yeah, I guess I should do that. I might go through my footage this winter and see if I can make another compilation.

i love the sounds of ebikes, why are they trying to make it more silent

[@siriosstar4789]

I agree . i think the sound is rather cool . it's like a sports car or motorcycle . It just wouldn't be the same without the sound of the motor .

[@NomadFM]

I thought my motor is louder until this video

[@pasihakkinen1079]

Why is motor sound in the video even you'll give scoring from your personal experience? For me example Giant sound is the most horrible.

[@huntish]

It would have been better on a flat bit of road to make it even

[@EMTBVideos]

Yeah, never planned for this comparison, this was the only spot I had footage from all motors.

[@adventure_biker]

The Yamaha sound better . All the other sound like an annoying mosquito.

[@Surf422]

The annoying noise is the #1 reason I don't own an e-bike.

[@likeher9]

Hi surf422 I have a 2000watt DD rear hub motor with a 48v45amp Sine wave speed controller. It is absolutely silent, I promise you

[@Surf422]

I believe you, my (OneWheel Hub motor is fairly quiet) and thats what I want (gearless hub motor) however I have yet to find one with full suspension too .. gates carbon belt and pinion gears would complete the ultimate cruiser, but not a "mountain bike" per say

[@likeher9]

@@Surf422 sounds like you're in the USA Surf422 so not to up to speed on Cruisers? But thought You may find a couple of photos of My build with kind of rear suspension - really works a treat! Lovely talking to You mate, and good luck with your search for the ultimate cruiser. photos.app.goo.gl/Y4wR4Ag3QbBVxvhj7 Cheers man

[@Genesis23OPB]

meh, you get used to it. i use the noise level to make sure i use the best cadence, so i turned something rather annoying into something useful, at least to me.

[@moviemaker39100]

Thanks for this. Im assuming number one means noisiest and higher numbers less noisy.

[@pawelodz8050]

Don't like this video. What does it mean first place? Loudest? Quitest? I am saying that because Rocky Mountain is known as very loud

[@scottpratico1315]

He rated them on how loud they were, not what "is known". Not complicated.

[@pawelodz8050]

@@scottpratico1315 ok but nr 1 is loudest or quitest? Simple question

[@scottpratico1315]

He rates them in order. I run a shimano and agree it's pretty noisy. Still like it a lot.

[@vampiszon6620]

@@pawelodz8050 ist it obvious? 1st place is the quietest. You can also tell from the actual sound of the video....

[@pawelodz8050]

@@vampiszon6620 it's not. Especially Rocky mountain in this video is shown as quiet but in brand newspaper like e-mountainbike is described as loudest of all engines. Video doesn't show exactly because quality of record is low