Bicimoto - Motores e Bicicletas

What Bicimoto - Motores e Bicicletas does

Bicimoto - Motores e Bicicletas is a Brazilian direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. The company sells motorized bicycles, gasoline motor conversion kits (2-stroke 48cc, 80cc, and 100cc; 4-stroke 49cc with T-Belt drive), electric bicycle conversion kits, purpose-built motorization bicycle frames (including aluminum Tanque Embutido and Chopper heavy-duty models), replacement parts for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke motors, and accessories such as locks, speedometers, headlights, and luggage racks. Underlying technology centers on small internal combustion engines with CDI ignition and T-Belt drive systems, sold as components that convert a standard bicycle into a vehicle capable of speeds up to 60 km/h while retaining the option to pedal manually.

The business model is straightforward hardware retail. All products are sold through the company's own e-commerce storefront at bicimoto.com.br with nationwide Brazilian delivery via Correios and transportadoras. Pricing ranges from approximately R$ 679 for an entry-level 48cc 2-stroke kit to R$ 2,327 for a fully assembled motorized bicycle, with a 5% discount for upfront payment via boleto bancário and installment plans of up to 18 months. Marketing is conducted through a blog, newsletter, WhatsApp sales line, and organic social media. The company has no disclosed investors, no subsidiaries, no partnerships, and no management team information in the public record; it appears to operate as a privately-held, founder-managed retailer with 1–10 employees and cumulative shipments of more than 500,000 orders since inception.

The customer base is composed of individual Brazilian consumers seeking affordable personal transportation, with secondary use among delivery workers using motorized bicycles for last-mile logistics. Bicimoto addresses demand for vehicles that can access areas where automobiles are prohibited, can be operated on bicycle lanes, and are priced below motorcycles and branded e-bikes. No revenue, headcount, or growth figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Bicimoto - Motores e Bicicletas

Legal name

Bicimoto - Motores e Bicículas

Website

https://bicimoto.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bicimoto is a privately-held Brazilian e-commerce retailer founded in 2007 that sells gasoline and electric bicycle motorization kits, assembled motorized bicycles, and replacement parts directly to individual consumers across Brazil via its own online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorized Bicycles and Conversion Kits

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Retail (New Bikes) (CRAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB), E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE), E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA)

Keywords

• Motorized bicycles
• Bicycle motor kits
• Electric bike kits
• Engine replacement parts
• Bicycle conversion kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of motorized bicycles, motor conversion kits, and replacement parts through e-commerce platform. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases with installment payment options up to 18 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bicimoto is a Brazilian e-commerce company that sells motorized bicycles, motor conversion kits (2-stroke and 4-stroke gasoline engines) and electric bike conversion kits that turn standard bicycles into motorized vehicles, along with a full catalog of replacement parts and accessories.

Product overview

Bicimoto is a Brazilian e-commerce company founded in 2007 specializing in motorized bicycles and conversion kits. The product portfolio consists of motor conversion kits (both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines in 48cc, 80cc, 100cc, and 49cc displacements), pre-assembled motorized bicycles (Tanque Embutido and Chopper models), electric bicycle conversion kits, bicycle frames designed for motorization, and comprehensive replacement parts for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke motors. The company also offers accessories including locks, speedometers, mirrors, headlights, and luggage racks. All products are sold through their Brazilian e-commerce platform with national shipping via Correios and carriers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kit Motor para Bicicletas 2 Tempos (2-Stroke Motor Kit) Motor conversion kits for converting standard bicycles into motorized vehicles, featuring 2-stroke gasoline engines available in 48cc, 80cc, and 100cc displacements. For individual consumers wanting to motorize their bicycles.
• Kit Motor para Bicicletas 4 Tempos (4-Stroke Motor Kit) Motor conversion kits featuring 4-stroke engines, including the 49cc 4T model with T-Belt drive system, offering quieter operation and better fuel efficiency for bicycle motorization.
• Bicicleta Motorizada Tanque Embutido (Built-in Tank Motorized Bicycle) Pre-assembled motorized bicycles with built-in fuel tank, available with 80cc 2-stroke motors in various color combinations, for consumers wanting a ready-to-ride motorized bike.
• Bicicleta Motorizada Chopper (Chopper Motorized Bicycle) Chopper-style motorized bicycles designed for motorization with heavy-duty frames, available in multiple colors.
• Kit Bicicleta Elétrica (Electric Bicycle Kit) Electric bicycle conversion kits for electrifying standard bicycles, including controllers and components.
• Bicicletas para Motorização (Bicycles for Motorization) Bicycle frames sold separately for motorization, including beach cruiser, mountain bike, chopper styles, and aluminum frames with built-in fuel tank ready for kit installation.
• Peças de Reposição Motor 2 Tempos (2-Stroke Replacement Parts) Replacement parts for 2-stroke motors including cylinder kits, pistons, crankshafts, carburetors, CDI units, clutches, chains, and electrical components.
• Peças de Reposição Motor 4 Tempos (4-Stroke Replacement Parts) Replacement parts for 4-stroke 49cc motors including cylinder blocks, pistons, connecting rods, camshaft gears, valves, belts, and pull starters.
• Acessórios para Bicicletas Motorizadas (Accessories) Accessories including locks, speedometers, mirrors, headlights, luggage racks, and other cycling and motorization essentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top speed of 60 km/h with 2-stroke motors
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Oggi Bikes: Brazilian bicycle brand with growing e-bike portfolio; competes for the same urban mobility customer in Brazil that Bicimoto targets with its conversion kits and motorized bicycles.
• Houston Bike: Brazilian bicycle retailer offering e-bikes and conventional bikes. Regional Brazilian peer relevant for competitive context in Bicimoto's home market.

Broad incumbents

• Bafang: China's largest manufacturer of e-bike motors and conversion kit drivetrains. Comparable to Bicimoto in that both serve the bicycle-electrification use case, though Bafang operates upstream as the component supplier rather than retailer.
• Caloi: Brazil's largest bicycle brand and manufacturer/retailer. Overlaps with Bicimoto in Brazilian cycling retail and increasingly in e-bikes, but at much greater scale and with broader product lines.
• Sense Bike: Major Brazilian bicycle brand with a strong e-bike and electric mountain bike lineup. Competes with Bicimoto for the same Brazilian consumer seeking powered two-wheel mobility.

Direct peers

• Swytch Bike: UK-based company selling plug-and-play e-bike conversion kits for standard bicycles — directly comparable to Bicimoto's 'Kit Bicicleta Elétrica' line in product concept and DIY-conversion use case.
• Luna Cycle: US retailer specializing in e-bike motors, batteries, and high-power conversion kits for hobbyists. Comparable DIY/aftermarket positioning to Bicimoto's motorized bicycle offering.
• Grin Technologies: Canadian specialist in e-bike conversion kits, motors, batteries, and DIY electrification components — overlapping with Bicimoto's electric conversion kit business and broader motorization-of-standard-bikes model.
• E-Bikeling: US-based online retailer of e-bike conversion kits, hub motors, batteries, and components — a smaller, e-commerce-only operator analogous to Bicimoto in scale and go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Tongsheng: Chinese manufacturer of mid-drive e-bike motors (TSDZ2) popular in the global DIY e-bike conversion community. Comparable to Bicimoto in the bicycle-electrification aftermarket, positioned as a cost-effective alternative to Bafang.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bicimotobr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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