Review: Backfire G2 Black
Backfire G2 Black
Technical Specifications
- Drive type: hub
- Power: 2 x 400 W
- Top speed: up to 38 km/h (24 mph)
- ESC: Hobbywing 10S FOC
Cool Features
Should you buy the Backfire G2 Black?
Full review: Backfire G2 Black
A good balance of performance and control
The Backfire G2 Black electric skateboard is powered by 2 motors of 400 W each, delivering a total power of 800 W.
The drive type is hub, meaning the motors are integrated directly into the wheels. A discreet, quiet design requiring little maintenance but with limited torque.
La motorización de la G2 Black is ultra stealthy, with only the sound of the wheels on the pavement.
With a top speed of 38 km/h, this electric skateboard provides a good balance between comfort and dynamism.
The electric skateboard Backfire G2 Black is equipped with the ESC Hobbywing 10S FOC.
Good autonomy for sustained use
The Backfire G2 Black electric skateboard is equipped with a 10S2P Changhong Sunpower 18650 Cells 42V 5.2Ah battery with a capacity of 187 Wh providing a theoretical considerable range of about 19 km.
It takes 3.5 hours to fully charge the Backfire G2 Black.
The ESC includes a regenerative braking function that sends energy back to the battery during braking, helping extend its range.
A stable and reassuring board
The Backfire G2 Black is a longboard designed to deliver a quite stable and reassuring at moderate speeds riding experience.
As for the deck, this electric skateboard features a 97 cm long and 23 cm wide surface with a medium concave. Its maple construction gives it a medium flex.
This board is equipped with Gravity Casting 50° 7" trucks (simple Reversed Kingpin (RKP)) at the front and Gravity Casting 50° 7" trucks (simple Reversed Kingpin (RKP)) at the rear.
The truck baseplate is mounted in a « top mount » setup. In other words, the deck is traditionally mounted directly under the deck, offering precise control and optimal reactivity — ideal for carving and downhill riding.
The Backfire G2 Black is equipped with street wheels made of polyurethane (PU) (80A), 96 mm — a board perfect for carving through the city!
An eskate that can be carried without too much effort
Weighing 7.6 kg, the Backfire G2 Black electric skateboard is ideal for riders looking for a lightweight and easy-to-carry electric skateboard.
With a deck length of 97 cm, this longboard has a standard size and can be taken on public transport like cars or trains without much trouble.
One of the cheapest eskates on the market
The G2 Black from Backfire is a budget-friendly board.
Its price of 425€ (500$) is ideal for riders looking to spend very little.
Where to buy the Backfire G2 Black?
The G2 Black is available on Backfire's official website.
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