Front Direct Drive Motor Kit for Trikes vs EBikeKit Heavy-Duty Recumbent Conversion Kit

Both are heavy-duty direct-drive front hub kits built for three-wheelers, and they share the same 500W nominal motor, 48V 22A 12-FET controller and programmable LCD. The Motor Kit Front Direct Drive is tuned for upright adult trikes: lower top speed, more low-end torque, a speed-limited reverse at 30% of forward speed, and a 600 lb max load rating. The Heavy Duty Recumbent Conversion System is aimed at recumbent trikes and heavy riders, with a 48V system, roughly 20 mph top speed, 46 Nm of torque, a thumb throttle and a choice of front or rear wheel. Pick the upright trike kit for a conventional three-wheeler that needs reverse and a high load rating; pick the recumbent kit for a recumbent or a very heavy rider who wants a throttle and a rear-wheel option.

• Choose the Motor Kit Front Direct Drive if you have an upright adult tricycle, want a speed-limited reverse for maneuvering, and need the higher 600 lb load rating.
• Choose the Heavy Duty Recumbent Conversion System if you ride a recumbent trike, want a thumb throttle and a rear-wheel option, and prefer a 48V-only system with more peak power.