Gazelle comes with cheaper versions of Avignon e-bikes

Gazelle has presented two new Avignon e-bikes with lower suggested retail prices than the C380 version released earlier this year. Compared to the more expensive variant, the new versions are equipped with manual gears and a less powerful engine.

Gazelle Avignon C8 HMB Connect

The new versions are 500 and 700 euros cheaper than the more expensive version. The Avignon C8 HMB and HMB Connect both have a Bosch Active Line Plus motor with a torque of 50Nm, slightly less than the Bosch Performance Line motor with a pulling force of 65Nm in the C380. The C8 bikes also have Shimano Nexus 8-speed gears, where the more expensive C380 has an Enviolo Trekking Manual gear that works continuously.

The mid-engine gets its power from a battery with a capacity of 500Wh and, according to Gazelle, that is good for a range of 55km in Turbo mode to 145km in Eco mode. Optionally, customers can upgrade to a 625Wh battery, which lasts 80 km to 175 km and is 200 euros more expensive.

The Avignon C8 comes in a regular version and in a Connect variant. The 200 euro more expensive variant has a bluetooth module to connect the bicycle to the Gazelle app. In addition to statistics, the app is also useful for theft protection. A data plan is included in the price for this, which gives you help with locating the bike. That subscription runs for four years.

The Avignon C8 is immediately available for a price from 3799 euros, while the Connect version costs 3999 euros. The C380 from earlier this year has a suggested retail price of 4499 euros.