Panasonic GX 0
Currently you’re most likely to see Panasonic’s GX 0 motor on bikes from Swiss brand Flyer. The brand-new motor is the most powerful system Panasonic has ever built.
With a torque of 90 Nm the Panasonic is one of the strongest motors in this group test. With this much grunt, the GX 0 blasts up the steepest of climbs without breaking a sweat, provided your cadence is high enough. At lower cadences of around 60 RPM and below you’ll notice a sudden and substantial loss of power. In direct comparison with the two Brose motors and despite having the same nominal torque, the GX 0 feels much weaker. This could be due to the individual tuning of the motor that provides a maximum support of 300%. In contrast the Brose Drive S Mag provides 410% support.
The motor responds quickly but works sensitively across all modes. We were particularly impressed with the automatic mode. This regulates the support stage between the weakest ECO and the strongest HIGH mode depending on the scenario. Compared to Bosch’s eMTB mode, Panasonic’s automatic mode is a lot more efficient in detecting the riding scenario, especially on less challenging terrain. This also makes it more energy-efficient! The Panasonic GX 0 is a true cruiser on the flats and reduces the support at the 25 km/h threshold very smoothly.
The Panasonic GX 0 feels very natural and inconspicuous, but despite its strength it struggles to keep up with the other motors.
Flyer and Panasonic have come up with a number of external battery solutions with a maximum capacity of 630 Wh. There are 2 displays on offer, where the D0-Display is suitable for Flyer eMTBs with a central position and an additional handlebar-remote. This might be Panasonic’s most compact solution, but the cockpit still looks untidy.
Conclusion
The Panasonic GX 0 offers tons of torque combined with a natural riding experience — the intelligent automatic mode is particularly smooth. Having said that, other motors in our test are much stronger and faster uphill.
Torque 90 Nm
Motor weight 2.90 kg
Riding modes 4
App management no
Walk-assist yes
System open
Tops
- Intelligent automatic mode
- Natural ride-feeling especially at the 25 km/h threshold
Flops
- Display solutions
- Max. 300 % support
- Limited display suitability
More information at panasonic.com
