Falco is a direct-drive electric assist: the motor is in the rear wheel. Bosch is a mid-drive: the motor sits at the cranks and pushes power through the chain and gears. For a trike, that difference matters. Here is how the two compare.
| Falco direct drive | Bosch mid drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Keep multi-speed front gears | Yes | No |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Maximum power | 750 W | 250 / 350 W |
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 36 V |
| Battery capacity | 672 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Warranty on the motor | 5 years | 2 years |
| Chain and shifting wear from the motor | None (motor is in the wheel) | Yes (motor drives the chain) |
| Plastic gears inside the drive | None | Yes |
| Noise | Silent | Audible |
| Center of gravity on a trike | Low | High |
| Regenerative braking and controlled descents | Yes | No |
| Open system, replacement battery cost | Open, low | Closed, high |
Current pricing for the Falco system is on the f7.9 page; the Three Wheels of Magic comes with it built in.
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