Yamaha Cross Core 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Sora
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Suspension Rigid
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Motor 250W 70Nm mid-drive
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Battery Yamaha 500Wh with charge-life indicator and self-diagnosis display, Side-exiting dock station with anti-vibration mounting plate, Weight 6.61lb, 500Wh 36V, 4-hour charge time
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Drivetrain 2 × 9
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Yamaha hydroformed and butted alluminum tubing, Internal cable/housing routing, Accessory mount, Fender and Rack compatible, 3-bolt motor mount, 12 x 142 rear spacing, Integrated speed sensor harness
Suspension Fork
Alloy, 12mm thru-axle, fender compatible, internal cable housing routed, 1 1/8in steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora RD-3000 GS 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora (2 x 9) Braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano 9-speed Sora trigger shifter, Gear selection window
Cassette
Shimano 9-speed, 11/30T
Crank
50/34T E-Ring 110 BCD, Square taper, 165mm (S), 170mm (M), 170mm (L)
Chain
KMC X9e
Wheels
Front Hub
Anodized. Centerlock brake mount. front hub 12 x 100 TA, rear hub 12 x 142 Shimano freehub and Yamaha Bicycles Speed Sensor
Rear Hub
Anodized. Centerlock brake mount. front hub 12 x 100 TA, rear hub 12 x 142 Shimano freehub and Yamaha Bicycles Speed Sensor
Rims
700c, Dual channel welded pin rim, Eyelet spoke holes, Width 24.5mm (OUTSIDE) 19mm (INSIDE)
Spokes
Spokes SUS304
Tires
CST Sensamo Sumo 700 x 35c Level-5 Flat Protection Reflective Sidewall approved for eBike use, PV Tube
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Sora BL-R3000 Mechanical Disc 160mm SM-RT68 Centerlock Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Yamaha Alloy 4-bolt faceplate, 31.8 diameter, 80mm length (53cm, 55cm), 100mm length (58cm)
Handlebar
Alloy flat bar zero degree rise, 31.8mm diameter, 640mm width
Headset
Integrated headset with 30mm headset spacers
Seat
Saddle
Yamaha Road Plus Cro-Mo Rail
Seatpost
Alloy 30.9 x 260mm (S), 315mm (M), 350mm (L) with 2-bolt adjustable tilt saddle rail clamp
Motor & Battery
Motor
PWSeries SE, Center mount, Square taper spindle, Triple Sensor System with integrated speed sensor as part of rear hub, Weight: 7.71lb, Rated power: 250W (Nominal), 500W (Max), Max torque: 70Nm, Max cadence support: 110rpm, Max speed support: 20mph Support modes: ECO+, ECO, STANDARD, HIGH
Battery
Yamaha 500Wh with charge-life indicator and self-diagnosis display, Side-exiting dock station with anti-vibration mounting plate, Weight 6.61lb, 500Wh 36V, 4-hour charge time
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Front Center | 591 mm | 603 mm | 616 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 73 mm | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 544 mm | 551 mm | 568 mm |
| Reach | 369 mm | 388 mm | 401 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 526 mm | 546 mm | 576 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 463 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 mm | 1047 mm | 1060 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Standover Height | 721 mm | 747 mm | 793 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Cross Core completes the Yamaha E Cross model. 8 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Yamaha Cross Core 2022 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 2399$. Yamaha Cross CoreRC 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 3099$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Yamaha released this model in 2022, its price was 2399$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid e-bike price, we see that the price is 3.38% smaller.
Hybrid e-bikes average weight
The average weight for Hybrid e-bikes is 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Cross Core weighs 19.73 kg (43.5 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. In short, the average Hybrid e-bike weight is 20.58% higher than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Cross Core components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the e-bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Cross Core model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Yamaha Cross Core is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
