Babboe City vs Babboe Curve-E
Comparison 2026 — Cargo Bikes
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Babboe Curve-E edges out the Babboe City with an overall score of 82/100 against 75/100. It scores particularly well on cargo capacity (92/100) and maneuverability (70/100), making it the better all-round pick in Cargo Bikes.
The Babboe City remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €1999.00 versus €3299.00.
Cargo capacity winner
Babboe Curve-E
14% higher than its rival
Value winner
Babboe City
6% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Babboe City | Babboe Curve-E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €1999.00+65% | €3299.00 |
| Rating | ★4.3 (2,150) | ★4.4 (1,420) |
| Overall | 75/100 | 82/100+9% |
| Cargo Box & Capacity | ||
| Type | 2-wieler | 3-wieler (kantelbaar)+50% |
| Box dimensions | 90 × 60 × 45 cm | 95 × 78 × 50 cm+6% |
| Max box load | 80 kg | 100 kg+25% |
| Seats | 2-4 kinderen (2 bankjes) | 4 kinderen (2 bankjes)+100% |
| Rain cover | Optioneel | Optioneel |
| Motor & Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | Geen / None | Yamaha PWseries ST |
| Torque | n.v.t. / n/a | 70 Nm |
| Gearing | Shimano Nexus 7 | Shimano Nexus 8+14% |
| Drive | Ketting / Chain | Ketting / Chain |
| Frame & Safety | ||
| Frame material | Staal | Staal (versterkt post-2024) |
| Brakes | V-brake voor, rollerbrake achter | Hydraulische schijfremmen |
| Lock | Ringslot (geen ART) | AXA ringslot |
| Lighting | Naafdynamo LED | LED (accu-gevoed) |
| Parking stand | Tweepootstandaard | n.v.t. (drie-wieler blijft staan) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 245 cm+11% | 220 cm |
| Weight | 48 kg+40% | 67 kg |
| Total max load | 180 kg | 220 kg+22% |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Capacity | — | Yamaha 500 Wh |
| Range | — | 40-70 km afhankelijk van belading |
| Removable | — | Ja / Yes |
Pros and cons
Babboe City
Pros
- Sharply priced — one of the cheapest ways to start cargo-bike life
- Two-wheeler handles and steers more naturally than three-wheelers, especially in corners
- Wooden box with two benches fits 2-4 kids plus groceries
- Low step-through and simple mechanical maintenance
Cons
- Without a motor it is tough to pedal fully loaded into a headwind or up a ramp
- The Babboe brand name was damaged by the 2024 NVWA recall
- Finish is functional but not at the level of an Urban Arrow or Gazelle
Babboe Curve-E
Pros
- Three-wheeler stays upright — no balance stress when loading kids
- Large curved box takes up to 100 kg plus four kids
- Yamaha mid-drive motor with four levels of pedal assist
- Tilt system allows sharper cornering than classic trikes
Cons
- Affected by the 2024 NVWA recall — frame updates required
- Three-wheelers ride less naturally than two-wheelers, especially at speed
- Yamaha motor feels weaker than the Bosch CX in the Urban Arrow