There are plenty of electric bikes that claim to be premium. The AMANO S900 is one of the few that actually earns the label. With a carbon belt drive, torque sensor, hydraulic disc brakes, and a claimed range of 100km — all in a 19.5kg frame that starts at €1,499 — it represents a genuinely compelling option for European riders who want performance without compromise.
This is a full review of the AMANO S900, available through KingRide with free EU shipping and a 2-year warranty.
Who Is the S900 For?
Before diving into the specs, it's worth being clear about who this bike is designed for.
The S900 is not a budget commuter. At €1,499, it's aimed at riders who cycle daily and want a bike that performs as well as it looks — riders who are tired of chain maintenance, who want a bike they can bring into the office without embarrassment, and who care about the difference between a 250W motor with a torque sensor versus one with a basic cadence sensor.
If that's you, the S900 is one of the strongest options available in Europe right now.
Design and Build Quality
The S900 has the clean, minimal aesthetic of a high-end city bike. No bulky battery box, no exposed cables, no awkward plastic panels. The frame is smooth aluminium with integrated lighting front and rear — the kind of design that looks equally at home locked outside a café or ridden into a co-working space.
At 19.5kg, it's genuinely lightweight for an ebike with this battery capacity. Most bikes with 100km range tip the scales at 24–28kg. The S900 achieves its weight by using quality components rather than heavy, low-grade parts.
The Carbon Belt Drive — Why It Matters
This is the feature that separates the S900 from most competitors at this price point.
Traditional bike chains require regular cleaning, lubrication, and replacement. In European conditions — rain, road grit, stop-start city riding — a chain can degrade within a single season if not maintained consistently. Most riders don't maintain consistently.
The JDX carbon belt drive on the S900 requires zero maintenance. No oil, no cleaning, no adjustment. It runs silently, lasts significantly longer than a chain, and handles wet weather without corroding. For a daily commuter, this alone justifies a significant price premium.
Motor and Torque Sensor
The 250W brushless rear hub motor is paired with a torque sensor — a detail that makes an enormous difference to how the bike actually feels to ride.
Most affordable ebikes use a cadence sensor, which simply detects whether you're pedalling and applies a fixed level of assist. The result is a jerky, unnatural sensation — the motor kicks in and out regardless of how hard you're actually pedalling.
A torque sensor measures the actual force you apply to the pedals and adjusts motor output proportionally. Pedal harder, get more assist. Ease off, the motor eases off too. It feels like riding a very capable bicycle, not like being pushed by a machine.
For riders coming from non-electric bikes, the torque sensor on the S900 is the reason it doesn't feel like an "ebike" in the way most people imagine. It feels like cycling — just better.
Battery and Range
The 36V 13Ah Samsung lithium battery delivers a claimed range of 100km. Real-world range in mixed city conditions — varying assist levels, stop-start riding, some hills — is typically in the 65–80km range, which is still exceptional.
The Samsung cells are a meaningful quality indicator. Generic battery cells degrade faster, hold less charge in cold weather, and present a greater risk of long-term reliability issues. The choice to use Samsung cells reflects the overall engineering philosophy of the S900: quality components throughout, not just in the visible areas.
Riding Experience
On the road, the S900 is a genuinely pleasant bike to ride. The torque sensor makes the motor assistance feel seamless, the hydraulic disc brakes provide confident stopping power in all weather conditions, and the TFT colour display gives clear feedback on speed, battery level, and assist mode without being distracting.
The upright riding position suits city use — you're visible in traffic, comfortable over longer distances, and able to look ahead rather than down at the road.
At 25 km/h (EU legal limit), the motor assist cuts off smoothly. The S900 doesn't fight you when you go faster — it simply lets you keep pedalling under your own power.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Motor | 250W brushless rear hub |
| Battery | 36V 13Ah Samsung lithium |
| Range | 100km (claimed) |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h (EU legal) |
| Drive | JDX carbon belt drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Display | TFT colour display |
| Waterproofing | IPX6 |
| Weight | 19.5kg |
| Max Load | 120kg |
| Price | €1,499 (from €1,999) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
S900 vs PIXAR C1 — Which Should You Choose?
KingRide stocks both the S900 and the more affordable PIXAR C1. Here's the short version:
Choose the PIXAR C1 (€899) if you want a reliable, practical city commuter at an accessible price. Removable battery, Shimano gears, 65km range — everything you need, nothing you don't.
Choose the AMANO S900 (€1,499) if you want the carbon belt drive, torque sensor, and 100km range. The S900 is for riders who will use the bike every day for years and want a machine that rewards that commitment with better performance and near-zero maintenance.
The €600 difference buys you a meaningfully better riding experience — but only if you'll actually notice and use it.
Buying the AMANO S900 from KingRide
The S900 is available through KingRide, shipping from a European warehouse within 2–7 working days. Current pricing is €1,499 (reduced from €1,999), with free EU shipping, a 30-day return window, and a 2-year warranty.
Orders include a free accessories pack — headlight, rear rack, fender, and accelerator — adding significant practical value on top of the base bike.
Verdict
The AMANO S900 is one of the best-engineered city ebikes available in Europe under €1,500. The carbon belt drive and torque sensor are features you typically find on bikes costing €2,000–€3,000. The 19.5kg weight, 100km range, and Samsung battery complete a package that's hard to match at this price point.
If you're commuting daily and want a bike you can rely on without maintenance headaches, the S900 is a serious choice worth considering.
Score: 4.8 / 5