# Featherweight eBike Motors The Polini E-P3 Motor Weighs Less Than Three Kilograms By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-motors References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/polini-ebike-motor-ep3/45485/) & [polini](http://www.polini.com/en/page_970.html) The [Polini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricolore) E-P3 is a brand new e-bike motor that is designed to make the e-biking lifestyle more appealing to people who have been wary of having to deal with a clunky and heavy two-wheeled vehicle to get around. Weighing in at only 2.85 kg, this particular [eBike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather) motor promises a combination of powerful performance and uncluttered design. This particular eBike motor is capable of churning out up to 250 watts of power as well as 52 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to significantly improve the riding experience by taking a big amount of strain off the rider's pedals. Riders can still choose between different levels of assistive motoring, which is a great option for riders who do want to get a good workout out of their eBike commute. With its lightweight frame and adjustable assistive functions, the Polini E-P3 goes to show that motor components can have a massive and direct impact on the eBike experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Featherweight Ebike Motors:** Lightweight and powerful eBike motors that improve the riding experience by reducing the strain on the rider's pedals. - **Uncluttered Design:** eBike motors with uncluttered design that make riding more appealing to people who want a sleek and streamlined vehicle. - **Adjustable Assistive Functions:** eBike motors with customizable assistive functions that cater to riders who want to balance workout and ease of commute. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Lightweight eBike motors present an opportunity for manufacturers to attract more customers by offering sleek and powerful eBikes. - **Smart Transportation Technology:** Featherweight and customizable eBike motors present an opportunity for smart transportation technology industries to enhance the riding experience of commuters. - **Sports and Fitness Market:** The adjustable assistive functions of eBike motors are an opportunity for sports and fitness market industries to cater to riders who want to balance workout and ease of commute. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Ebike Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightest-ebike-kit.md) - [Lightweight Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-motorbike.md) - [Featherweight Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-electric-mountain-bike.md) - [Diminutive E-Bike Drive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-drive-system.md) - [Low-Cost Lightweight Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather.md) - [Featherlight eBike Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahle-xs-system.md) - [Lightweight Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-lite.md) - [Lightweight Carriable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-e-bike.md) - [Lightweight PAS Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pw-xm.md)