The motors are customised to the customers and bikes. This pays off: the XDL motor is extremely responsive, easy to modulate, stable and very quiet. Like a Swiss army knife, "Max" always has the right tool at the ready in different situations: outstandingly graduated pedelec support, a great working thumb-push assist and supportive motor-only operation with thumb throttle. These features bring the XDL system close to the best established mid-motor systems on the market. The somewhat long start-up and coasting time (¼ turn of the crank) takes some getting used to at the beginning. Solution: To start off, use the thumb throttle and a brake cut-off switch (left or right, or both) stops the motor immediately. Enormous ranges are possible with the powerful backpack battery. However, a weight of 6.8 kilos is certainly the limit of what you want to carry on long tours and tough descents.
Tip: choose a sturdy, compact-fitting rucksack.
Test summary of the Xdreamlite Max P1700
Conclusion The Tyrolean XDL system offers a real alternative to established mid-motor systems. Thanks to its careful, practical tuning, the various operating modes and the top pedelec function, it is just as much fun on tour as it is in the bike park. On our test bike, the Liteville 601, it fitted the enduro characteristics very well.
Tip: Lowerable fork and a slightly larger frame size.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Great responsive, stable, quiet motor
+ The right support for every situation
+ Very good aluminium motor protection
+ Various battery packs available
- Chain line was not optimal on our 601
Technical data
Motor/position Mid-engine, 1640 W
Max. Torque 160 Nm
Tested battery Backpack, 48 V, 20 Ah, Li-Po
Total weight approx. 4.8 kg motor, 6.8 kg battery
Functions Pedelec, S-Pedelec, 9 support levels, extra push assistance, thumb throttle
Installation by specialised dealer No, installation directly by the manufacturer on site
Range km/altitude approx. 200 km, 3000 hm
Price motor kit 2699 Euro (incl. battery and installation)
Guarantee 1 year, immediate service
Info www.xdreamlite.com
