4 ms·Chain drive is more efficient than belt drive.by dharmab 4y agoChain drive is more efficient than belt drive.Tepix 4y agoBut why no in-hub motor? Must be because of the silly pedals.quesera 4y agoAccording to the article, and plausibly in the photos, there is a hub motor. The pedals and chain are freewheeling, and assist only. Spacing and pedal arm length look to me like they'd be very uncomfortable though.Ptchd 4y agoyeah sure doesn't look like a Honda design