Product news: The fact that e-bikes can be used in many different ways is certainly no longer a secret. Work, everyday life and sport - pedelecs are real all-rounders. Especially city e-bikes often make the car look old in an urban environment. We introduce you to the Kalkhoff Image 5 + and show you the possibilities that modern e-bikes offer.
Kalkhoff has relaunched the Image 2021 model series for the 5 model year. All model variants are very variable in use. There are three frame shapes to choose from – step-through, trapeze and men’s – as well as different equipment variants. One thing is always in the foreground: maximum versatility for use in the city.
You can find an overview of the entire Kalkhoff Image 5 model series here.
Kalkhoff Image 5 . B Move +: In a nutshell
- Frame material: Aluminium
- Frame variants: Step-through, trapeze, men
- Frame sizes: S - XXL
- wheel size: 28 inch
- Drive: Bosch Performance Line, 65 Nm
- Battery pack: Bosch Power Tube 625
- Display: Bosch Intuvia
- Special features up to 170 kg total weight
- Price: from € 3.499
Chic and independent design
Elegant, modern and simple - the frame of the Image 5.B Move + knows how to please right away. The proportions are well chosen and the cable routing also looks extremely tidy. The adjustable stem is also responsible for this: brake cables, display cables and light cables – they all disappear over the stem in the frame. Class!
The equipment is selected according to the area of use in the city. A 5-speed Shimano Nexus e-bike hub gear changes gears and should ensure low-maintenance operation. So that comfort is not neglected, Kalkhoff installs an SR Suntour air suspension fork; the combination of a spring-loaded seat post and puncture-proof, large-volume Schwalbe tires should ensure comfortable travel even on longer trips. Typical city bike equipment features such as mudguards, side stands and a sturdy luggage rack are of course also on board. Practical in everyday life: the frame lock. An LED lighting system powered by the Bosch battery ensures safety at night. The braking system is atypical for city bikes (in a positive sense): a mix of 4-piston Shimano MT420 at the front and 2-piston MT400 at the rear promises more than enough braking power; even with high loads.
Bosch Performance drive – made for the city
A Bosch Performance Line mid-engine takes care of the drive. With a maximum of 65 Nm you are more than "motorized" enough for the urban jungle, even with a child trailer and a load. Its quiet demeanor and smooth support set it apart. Our experience shows that the engine is also extremely efficient. In combination with the 625 watt hour Bosch PowerTube battery, range fears should be a thing of the past.
Flexible – even beyond the city limits
Although the Kalkhoff Image 5 is classified as a city bike, it is more flexible than you would think at first glance. Everyday shopping? No problem thanks to the sturdy luggage rack! Transporting the kids to kindergarten? Easily feasible thanks to trailer approval and maximum system weight of 170 kg! Sporting excursions beyond the city limits? No problem! Simply flatten the adjustable stem a bit and the comfortable city bike becomes a comfortable all-round talent that is definitely suitable for long distances.
The Kalkhoff Image 5 shows once again how well thought-out e-bikes can expand our mobility. The area of application ranges from commuting to daily shopping to transporting children. A sensibly selected equipment and practical weight design often make the difference. Great!