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Current Australian model

Homage5 Vario

Riese & Muller
$13,019from, built to order
TBC kmRange
800 WhBattery
85 NmTorque
25 km/hTop assist
Made to order · mid drive
The quick read

Is it for you?

Best suited to

The rider who wants the most comfortable bike money can buy and does not care what it costs.

Standout strength

Full suspension, an 800Wh battery and a low step-through frame, which is a combination almost nobody else offers.

The main compromise

Thirteen thousand dollars, and 30kg of bike to get up a kerb.

Every number

Full specification

Drive and power
MotorBosch Performance Line CX, mid drive
Torque85 Nm
Battery800 Wh
Top assisted speed25 km/h
Frame and ride
FrameFull suspension low step-through, 120mm front and 110mm rear
Weight30 kg
Wheel size27.5 inch
DrivetrainEnviolo stepless hub with belt
BrakesTektro hydraulic disc
Road-legal clarity

Australian compliance

claimed by brand

Pedal-assist, rated to 250W, assist cuts at 25 km/h. Declared by the brand; declaration not independently sighted.

250 WRated motor
25 km/hAssist cutoff
NoThrottle

Bosch mid-drive, rated 250W with assist cutting at 25 km/h, pedal assist only. The Australian bikes are the 25 km/h pedelec tune, not the 45 km/h S-Pedelec, which is not road legal here.

Where it fits

How you would ride it

CommuterCity & commutingtouringboschfull suspensionpremium
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Riese & Muller

The German premium brand from Muehltal, built around Bosch drive systems, full suspension and made to order configuration. Riese and Mueller sits at the top of the Australian market on engineering rather than price, and its cargo bikes are the benchmark.

OriginGermany
AU supportSpecialist dealers, including Electric Bikes Brisbane and Omafiets
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Good to know

Common questions

How much does the Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario cost in Australia?

The Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario is listed at $13,019 (from, built to order). eBikeFinder checks pricing against manufacturer and distributor information, and prices can change with sales and stock.

Is the Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario road legal in Australia?

Yes. The Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario is a 250W pedal-assist e-bike that stops assisting at 25 km/h, which meets the road-legal e-bike standard in every Australian state. Compliance is asserted by the brand rather than independently verified, so confirm the current spec with the seller.

What motor does the Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario have?

The Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario uses a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, in a mid-drive position, producing 85Nm of torque. Mid-drive motors climb hills better because they work through the bike's gears.

How much does the Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario weigh?

The Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario weighs about 30 kg. That matters if you need to lift it onto a car rack, carry it up stairs, or store it, since e-bikes are heavier than regular bikes because of the motor and battery.

Who sells and backs the Riese & Muller Homage5 Vario in Australia?

The Riese & Muller range is distributed in Australia by Specialist dealers, including Electric Bikes Brisbane and Omafiets. Buying from a brand with real Australian support matters most when something needs a warranty claim or a service.