Commuter

Smartmotion Essence

E-bike specs from smartmotionbikes.com.au (checked 2026-10-19): 250 W rated · 25 km/h assist. Price seen in that listing: A$1,899 — prices change, check with the seller. Listing note: 250 W, assist capped at 25 km/h (AU brand-store listing). "Active throttle in all modes", speed not stated. If the throttle runs above 6 km/h: off-road/private property only. Page calls it a "Reinforced Folding" step-thru frame. Only Blue in stock. Pre-mapped from published specs, not yet checked against the bike. Source: https://smartmotionbikes.com.au/collections/smartmotion-bikes/products/smartmotion-essence-med-26-whl

Commuter
Mid-drive

Within Australia’s e-bike limits — listed at 250 W rated, assistance to 25 km/h. Details

RRP when new$1,899

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Specifications

Motor

Motor	DAPU M123 front wheel drive
Position	Mid-drive
Rated power	250 W

Performance & road rules

Assisted top speed	25 km/h
Class	25 km/h pedelec

Frame & wheels

Style	Commuter
Wheel size	26"

Manufacturer specifications Collected from Australian retailer and maker pages (linked below); not yet checked against the bike by our team. Specs change between model years and markets — confirm with the maker before you buy.

Quick answers

Is the Smartmotion Essence legal in Australia?

Its listed specs — 250 W rated power and motor assistance to 25 km/h — are within the Australian pedal-assist limits of 250 W and 25 km/h. In Queensland it also needs an EN 15194 (or Legacy EPAC) compliance label to be ridden in public from 1 March 2027 — check the frame for the sticker. Check your own bike’s labels: specs can differ between years and markets.

What motor does the Smartmotion Essence have?

A DAPU M123 front wheel drive mid-drive motor, rated at 250 W.

How much does the Smartmotion Essence cost in Australia?

Its recommended retail price is listed at $1,899.

Has the Smartmotion Essence been recalled?

No recall for the Smartmotion Essence is listed in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which tracks Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.

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Specification sources

Manufacturer specifications

These specifications came from a maker or retailer page but we don’t have the link on file. Check them with the maker before relying on them.

Specs change between model years and markets. Your bike’s own labels (battery Wh and V, motor rating, compliance sticker) are what count.

Recalls

Government information

No recalls for the Smartmotion Essence in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which we build from Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.

Australian rules

Government informationEbikeMate editorial guidance

Across Australia a pedal-assisted e-bike (EN 15194) may have up to 250 W continuous rated power, with assistance cutting out by 25 km/h. Throttle rules differ by state. What the maker states for this model:

Rated power: 250 W — within the 250 W limit
Assistance to: 25 km/h — within the 25 km/h limit
Throttle: not stated

Check my e-bike against my state’s rulesGuidance, not legal advice. Rules and official links are on the checker.

From bike shops

Shop-verified information

Not enough shop records yet. We show shop-measured figures once at least 3 records exist for this model.

From owners

Aggregated owner information

Fewer than 5 Smartmotion Essences are registered so far, so we don’t show owner figures yet.

Issues owners have reported

No issue has been reported by 3 or more different owners yet.

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Used prices

Not enough used ads yet — we show a range once there are 5 or more in a year.

Owning one

EbikeMate editorial guidance

Real-world range

Battery capacity not stated, so we can’t estimate range.

Battery and charger

Use the maker’s own replacement battery, or one the maker or a specialist confirms is approved for this motor system. Voltage, connector and battery-management system all have to match.
Use the original charger, or one the maker approves for this battery. Never use a charger with a different output, even if the plug fits.
Check the battery’s own label (Wh, V and serial) matches what the seller says.
Damaged, swollen, hot or smelly batteries: stop using them, keep them outside away from anything that can burn, and take them to a battery drop-off — never household bins.

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Servicing

A first check after the first few hundred kilometres — new cables stretch and bolts settle.
Chain: clean and lube regularly and measure wear — e-bikes wear chains and cassettes faster than regular bikes.
Brakes: check pads and cable tension often — the extra weight and speed wear them faster.
Mid-drive: ask the shop to read the motor’s error log and update firmware with the maker’s diagnostic tool at each service.
Battery: keep it between 20% and 80% for daily use, store it at about half charge, and keep it out of hot cars.

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Buying a used one

Run the serial through the free EbikeMate buyer check — theft status, recalls and ownership on record.
Find the frame serial yourself (usually under the bottom bracket) and check it matches the seller’s papers.
Ask for a recent diagnostic printout — most mid-drive systems record battery health, charge cycles and motor hours.
Look for signs of derestriction: tuning dongles, unusual wiring, or a top assisted speed above 25 km/h on the display.
Ask for the receipt, the original charger and the key for the battery lock.

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Parts known to fit the Smartmotion Essence

Pre-mapped from the maker’s and retailers’ published part pages. Riders and shops confirm or flag each one — “confirmed” shows only once someone has. Check the part number and connector against your old part before you buy — versions change between model years.

Controllers 1

Smartmotion Controller Essence

AU retailer (Ride Electric) lists this part for this model in the product title

Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source rideelectric.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)

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Parts for the Essence

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Own a Smartmotion Essence?

Give it a free Bike Passport — its serial, photos and receipt in one private record, ready if it’s ever stolen or when you sell.

Where’s the serial? Usually under the bottom bracket, where the cranks meet the frame. More help finding it