Tailwind 806 Folding Electric Bike

£1,599.00£2,399.00 inc VAT

Optional Extras
Thule Pack 'n Pedal
£59.99 inc VAT
Kryptonite Keeper Mini Folding - Front
£61.99 inc VAT
Kryptonite Evolution 790 Folding Front
£124.99 inc VAT
Thule Yepp 2 maxi
£119.99 inc VAT
Passport Alloy Water Bottle Cage
£7.99 inc VAT
Muc-Off x Fidlock Twist Bottle 590ml
£46.00 inc VAT
SR Suntour - NCX Suspension Seatpost - SP25 - 400mm X 31.6mm
£140.00 inc VAT
Quadlock out front phone mount (V2)
£29.99 inc VAT

Features

Gears

Shimano Altus Rapidfire 8 (12-32T)
Smooth, easy and reliable gear changes.

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Disk Brakes

Enjoy reliable and powerful braking from the hydraulic disc brakes. A three finger brake lev...

LCD Display

Backlit LCD Display for a clear overview of all your information so you can focus on enjoyin...

 

Stock Status

Black: Available May
Blue: Available May
Red: Available May

 

The UK’s Preferred Folding Electric Bike

The very latest version of our flagship folding electric bike, the Tailwind 806 has received a number of additions enabling you to tailor the bike to your own personal requirements. The Tailwind 806 is the perfect option for campers, caravaners, boating enthusiasts, commuters or for those with restricted storage space. With it’s very low step over height the Tailwind 806 is ideal for a shorter, however the huge adjustment range on the seat post and handlebar stem means the bike can easily be adjusted for the comfort of taller riders. Suitable for riders between 4’6″ and 6’6″!

The Tailwind 806 is a sturdy long range e-bike. With our superb locking mechanism locked you will not notice you are on a folding bike, there is absolutely no frame twist feel when riding. Tailor your Tailwind 806 by choosing your preferred battery range, power delivery system and colour.

Some features or components may differ from those displayed due to availability

 

Why Choose A Folding eBike?

Perfect to carry you through the city or countryside with minimal effort. When you’re not using your bicycle, just unlock the hinge and store until you need to ride your bicycle again. Lightweight and durable, the Tailwind 806 can be carried on and off public transport. Touring in a camper or caravan? Just fold your bike away until you need it again!

NB: If you require a low-step electric bicycle, but are not looking for a foldable frame, please take a look at our range of step-through ebikes.

 

Introducing The Tailwind 806

Built on the DNA of our award-winning Traditional 806, the Tailwind 806 is now more versatile and capable than ever before. The Tailwind 806 is a superbly adaptable folding electric light cargo bike.

With a redesigned rear rack and optional front rack, the cargo capacity of the new 806 has grown exponentially. The rear rack has been specifically designed to hold panniers, baskets, and child seats. The bike now features bottle cage mounts that can hold either a traditional bottle cage or the wide variety of accessories such as locks that use these mounts.

Available in either cadence option (Tailwind 806) or Torque + Cadence option (Tailwind 806 Encore), two battery sizes, three colours, and the off-road Venture pack. The Tailwind 806 micro cargo platform can be customised for any rider’s needs.

 

All In The Detail

Full Colour Display: Simple to use, high-tech, and unobtrusive.
Space for Optional Phone Mount: Navigation, communication, and entertainment on the go. Easily charge your accessory from USB-C charging on the display.
Lightweight, Service-Free Blade Forks: Reduces bike weight and, in conjunction with high-volume tyres, negates the need for heavy suspension.
Brakes: Powerful 180mm front / 160mm rear hydraulic discs and motor cut-outs, ensuring safe and effective stopping power.
Low Step, Huge Clearance: Easy to mount and dismount.
The Latest Locking Mech: Safe, unobtrusive, easy to use, and locks the frame rigidly.
Rapid Fire Gear Shifting: 806: Shimano Altus Rapidfire 8 (12-32T). Smooth, easy, and reliable gear changes.
Rear Carrier: Longer, Higher, Stronger. Enables the fitting of child seats, baskets, and panniers without obstructing pedal rotation.
Battery Position: Behind the rider, leaving the cockpit free of obstruction.

UK Legal Full Throttle

Wisper will once again be offering MVSA-certified UK Legal Full throttle versions of this bike. The new bike has an upgraded thumb throttle for greater safety when this feature is enabled.

Full Throttle Option: Fully Certified, UK Legal Full Throttle Version Tailwind 806 Folding electric Bike Now Available. The additional price is £300 for a new bike or £350 for a bike that has been used. (Allow up to 8 weeks for certification and delivery). Please ask us for details [email protected].

 

Tailwind Folding eBike Technical Specification

Component Specification
Frame Alloy, smooth welding with ABUS lock mounting points
Motor AKM 55Nm hi torque 36V 250W rear cassette type
Battery 36V 360Wh or 720Wh EVE cells, smart BMS, three keys
Display Colour LCD display by Velofox
Throttle Thumb Throttle, full throttle conversion available
Gears Shimano Tourney 8 speed hyperglide cassette 12:32
Shifter Shimano Altus Rapidfire
Brake Karasawa Hydraulic, dual piston, three finger lever with cut out
Brake Rotors Vented 180 mm front, 160mm rear
Handle Bar & Stem Alloy handlebar with 30mm rise. Adjustable folding stem.
Saddle Regular comfort saddle
Grip Soft grip with handle plug
Bottom Bracket Sealed cartridge bearings square taper
Rim Alloy double wall 30mm
Tyre Kenda 20 x 2.25 black with reflective strip
Front Hub Steel hub with quick release
Mudguard Black matt, shatter proof
Front Carrier (Optional extra) Black alloy 5Kg load limit with bungee straps
Kick Stand Rear, alloy, single sided
Front Light Aluminium, LED waterproof integrated, 6V 40Lux. ISO 6742-1
Rear Light LED waterproof, integrated 6V ISO 6742-1
Controller 15A 5 x levels Cadence only
Charger 220V 42V 3A
Super Charger (Optional extra) 220V 42V 5A fan cooled
Car Charger (Optional extra) 12V 42V 2A
Weight (without battery) 19kg

 

Venture Pack Upgrade

Available as an upgrade to both the Tailwind 806 and Tailwind 806 Encore. The Venture pack is designed for riders who like to take the path less ridden and get off the road. Tyres will be changed to Schwalbe Marathon 365 4 seasons and fitted with Tannus puncture protection. A front rack is also included in the pack.

Schwalbe Marathon 365 Tyres

  • Full grip in all seasons (even in cold, wet and snowy conditions) thanks to siped tread pattern
  • Very good puncture protection thanks to GreenGuard

Tannus Armour Tyre Insert

  • Eliminates 90% of all punctures
  • Easy installation
  • Run flat capable
  • Protects your rims

Alloy Front Rack

  • Black alloy with triple frame mount
  • 7kg Load Capacity
  • Available to purchase separately – £49.99

Wisper Full Throttle eBikes

Continuing our journey of pro-active leadership, innovation and progression within the e-bike industry we are proud to be able to offer fully UK legal, full throttle E;eBikes that will power our bikes up to 15.5mph without pedalling.

As well as making our bikes safer and more easily controlled at low speeds, offering faster acceleration from stand still, Wisper full throttle electric bicycles make cycling even more inclusive than ordinary eBikes, enabling those that need a little extra help when discovering, or returning to the joys and freedom cycling offers.

Please note…

Use of a throttle can reduce the range of your ebike considerably, so to achieve maximum range from your bike it’s best to use the throttle only when needed.

How It Works

Once we receive your order for a Wisper full throttle bike we arrange to have your bike tested by the DVSA and Single Vehicle Approved as an L1e in the category 250W LPM (250Watt Low Powered) Moped.  This can take between 2 and 8 weeks as the bike has to be taken to a specially approved MVSA centre for the Single Vehicle Approval tests to be carried out.  The tests are to make sure our standard eBike is safe and complies to current EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) regulations.  Once these tests have been completed we are presented with a British National Type Approval, Minister’s Approval Certificate bearing your bike’s frame number, this ensures the certificate can only be used in conjunction with your specific Wisper bike. The certificate must be kept in a safe place just like an MOT certificate although we and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will keep a record of your Bike’s Type Approval.

Unlike an MOT Certificate, the Single Vehicle Approval Certificate lasts for the lifetime of the bike and does not need to be renewed.

Full throttle eBikes will continue to work in exactly the same way a standard eBike works when the throttle is not used. The rider only uses the throttle when needed, it will not effect any other standard EAPC function.

Wisper Full Throttle Ebikes Approved By DVSA

Exclusions

To obtain Type Approval bikes must be fitted with front and rear lights operated together on one switch. Because the Tailwind Trail, Tailwind City and Wayfarer Mountain do not have lights these bikes cannot yet be Type Approved.  We are working on a solution and hope to offer these bikes with a full throttle by mid 2023.

The Regulations

L1e electric bikes are a sub-group of Low Powered Moped that meets the criteria laid down in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 (SI 1983 No. 1168) as amended by SI 2015 No. 24. The requirements are that the vehicle:

  1. Be fitted with pedals by means of which it is capable of being propelled
  2. Be fitted with no motor other than an electric motor, which has a maximum continuous rated power, which does not exceed 250 watts and cannot propel the vehicle when it is travelling at more than 15.5 mph

In essence, our bikes, when Type Approved, can be ridden legally on roads and private land within the UK at speeds of up to 15.5mph using just the throttle.

Why We Offer Wisper Full Throttle eBikes

  1. Full Throttle eBikes offer a quick, eco friendly and cost efficient option for city commuters at a time when everyone is looking to save on rising fuel and transport costs.
  2. Full Throttle eBikes offer commuters better control and enhanced safety when moving slowly in traffic.
  3. Full throttle eBikes offer immediate power when accelerating especially from traffic lights or on hills.
  4. Full Throttle eBikes allow a rider to “take a breather” from time to time, particularly useful when commuting in hot weather.
  5. Full Throttle eBikes make cycling even more inclusive, enabling those of us with for example impaired movement to enjoy the benefits and freedom eBikes bring.

Costs and Warranty

Anyone can take their Wisper bike to an approved MVSA centre and apply for Single Vehicle Approval. The cost of the test and certification is £55.00 which is payable to the DVSA and needs to be paid at the time of booking the test appointment.  If you chose to have your bike Single Vehicle Approved yourself, please contact us with the TA details and we will for a fee of £45.00 upgrade your bike’s software, this has to be done physically at our Kent HQ. If you would like your warranty to be extended to cover your bike with a full throttle we will make a further charge of £45.00.  This does not extend the time line of your warranty which will remain at 24 months from the time you originally purchased your Wisper bike.

We offer the full Single Vehicle Approval certification service for a fee of £300.00 on top of the price of a new Wisper bike or £350.00 on a used Wisper bike.  We only offer this service on Wisper bikes as we know they are fully legal EAPCs.

Our charges include the test fee, upgrading the software on the bike, one of our technicians driving the bike to the test centre, waiting whilst the test is done and bringing the bike back to our HQ in Kent. Importantly it also includes, a £45.00 charge to extend our two year warranty to include full throttle riding. We charge an extra £50 on used Wisper bikes to service the bike before we take it to the test centre.

If you are intending to take your Wisper bike out of the UK, it is your responsibility to check it may be used legally at your destination. We can for a £55.00 fee re-restrict your bike for you whilst you are out of the UK and de-restrict it for you when you get home, this work has to be done physically at our HQ in Kent.

All prices include VAT.

You can view our complete range of compatible ebikes in our Full Throttle Electric Bikes category.

If you have any further questions please contact [email protected] or call Wisper HQ on 01732 762393.

Additional information

Colour

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Battery

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Venture Pack

Upgrade, None

Full Throttle Option (to 15mph)

Full Throttle, Pedal Assistance (Standard)

Trackers & Insurance

Wisper GPS Tracking, Theft Alarm & Bike Recovery Service

Unique to Wisper, in one affordable, simple-to-use package.

  • GPS Tracker Professionally Installed by Wisper
  • Smart Phone Bike Movement Alarm
  • Stolen Bike Recovery Service provided by BackPedal (85% success rate)
  • Bike Theft Insurance to cover a new Wisper replacement up to £3,500

Choose from the options below, or visit the Ebike Security & Insurance page to find out more.

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