2020 BPM Imports F-15RS Review

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The BPM Imports F-15RS is a well rounded folding electric bike with a powerful motor and a huge battery that’s ready for extended commutes through the city or the trails.

Power — 1,000 nominal watts, 1,500 peak watts

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike has a powerful Bafang hub motor with 1,000 nominal watts of power and approximately 1,500 watts of peak power, and 85 Newton meters of torque. This is one of the most of powerful motors we’ve seen on a folding electric bike, and will make this a great hill climber and mud warrior.

Speed  — 28 mph

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike has a top speed of 28 mph, which can be reached using the throttle or pedal assist, making this a class 3 electric bike and therefore not legal to ride in some areas. 

Battery and Range — 48 volt 21 ah, 50 miles

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike runs on a 48 volt system and has a massive 21 ah battery for an estimated max range of 50 miles with pedal assist. The battery is located behind the seat post, which does make the F-15RS a bit back heavy since the motor is also in the back wheel. The battery can be removed for charging and storage. 

Pedal assist sensor — Cadence sensor

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike is equipped with a cadence sensor that measures the rotation of the cranks. Like most cadence sensors, there is some delay from the time the rider starts and stops pedaling to the time the motor activates and deactivates.

Display — LCD

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike display is located on the left side of the handlebars with plenty of electronic feedback including speed, distance, battery level, wattage output and more.

Frame and weight — 6061 Aluminum alloy, 60 pounds

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike one frame size and two colors — black and camo — with a curb weight of nearly 60 pounds. This is quite heavy for a folding electric bike, but the F-15RS does have full suspension, a huge battery and motor and fat tires so it’s not too surprising. The single tube design keeps the standover height low and makes it easy for riders to place their feet flat on the ground when at a complete stop. The frame folds in half and the handlebars fold down for easy storage.

Suspension —  Mozo spring suspension, 100 mm of travel

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike has a Mozo spring suspension that offers 100 mm of travel. It also has compression adjust, preload adjust and lockout. This suspension does a good job at mitigating moderate shocks but it’s not well suited for extreme downhill trails or big air.

Gearing — Shimano, 7 speed

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike has a Shimano Tourney derailleur with a 7-speed cassette. It uses a Shimano SIS Index thumb shifter on the right side of the handlebars.

Brakes — Tektro, hydraulic disc

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike has Tektro hydraulic disc brakes in the front and rear with 160 mm rotors. These brakes offer ample stopping powered the brake levers are equipped with motor inhibitors, which instantly cut power to the motor whenever the brake levers are depressed.

Warranty — 1 year battery, 90 days parts

The BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike has a 1 year warranty on the battery and 90 days on the parts, but there is an option to upgrade to a 1 year warranty on parts for an additional $99.00.

Price — Starting at $1,795

Starting at $1,795, the BPM Imports F-15RS electric bike is well priced considering the powerful motor, huge battery, fat tires and front suspension. BPM Imports also offers free shipping anywhere in the U.S., which is a nice bit of savings.

Who’s it for — Adventurers with limited space

This feels like a good choice for those who love the outdoors but don’t have tons of space to store their electric bike. The BPM Imports F-15RS is a solid folding electric bike that can easily cruise through the city but also tackle some modest off-road trails. The motor is more powerful and has more torque than most folding electric bikes which also makes this a good choice for those who live in a hilly area or expect to run into mud, sand, snow or gravel on their adventures.