2016
Aspes Elios - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 613600 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Aspes |
| Model | Elios |
| Price | Euro 1750. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Varnished aluminium |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Wheels | Rims: Rays with orange reflectors |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Enginedetails | Electric |
| Enginetype | 250 W electric engine at the front hub. |
| Gearbox | 7-speed |
| Power | 0.34 HP (0.2 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 25.0 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, white, silver |
|---|---|
| Comments | Battery: Rear 36 V - 10 Ah (LiFePO4 Lithium phosphate) Reach 40 km. Recharging 4-6 hours. |
| Light | White leds 6V - 2,4W |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 25.0 kg (55.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,765 mm (69.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 640 mm (25.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0136 HP/kg |
About Aspes
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Aspes S.p.A. (Milanese team)
Best Known For:
1970s small-displacement enduro/motocross bikes and later urban models
Company History
Aspes blossomed during Italy’s 1970s off-road wave, producing nimble 50–125cc enduros and MXers that gave young riders a taste of competition without intimidation. Engines sourced from trusted suppliers sat in tidy steel frames with suspension tailored to Mediterranean terrain—rocky climbs, dusty fire roads, and tight woodland single-track. Later, as urban mobility surged, Aspes flirted with light commuters and small roadsters. Like many niche brands, it faced headwinds as Japanese OEMs industrialized quality at scale and as emissions rules raised costs for two-strokes. Yet Aspes machines retained a following for their lively character and approachable maintenance. Historically, Aspes is part of the mosaic that made Italy a small-bike powerhouse: local shops, regional racing scenes, and a feedback loop between paddock and factory. Surviving Aspes enduros encapsulate a riding style—momentum, finesse, and the joy of a light chassis dancing over rough ground.