Gazelle Makki Load 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 Gazelle Makki Load with an overall score of 82/100 against 80/100. It scores particularly well on cargo capacity (92/100) and maneuverability (70/100), making it the better all-round pick in Cargo Bikes.
The Gazelle Makki Load remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €2999.00 versus €3299.00.
Cargo capacity winner
Babboe Curve-E
17% higher than its rival
Value winner
Gazelle Makki Load
1% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Gazelle Makki Load | Babboe Curve-E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €2999.00+10% | €3299.00 |
| Rating | ★4.5 (540) | ★4.4 (1,420) |
| Overall | 80/100 | 82/100+3% |
| Cargo Box & Capacity | ||
| Type | 2-wieler (compact) | 3-wieler (kantelbaar)+50% |
| Box dimensions | 80 × 60 × 45 cm | 95 × 78 × 50 cm+19% |
| Max box load | 75 kg | 100 kg+33% |
| Seats | 2 kinderen | 4 kinderen (2 bankjes)+100% |
| Rain cover | Optioneel | Optioneel |
| Motor & Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus | Yamaha PWseries ST |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 70 Nm+40% |
| Gearing | Shimano Nexus 8 | Shimano Nexus 8 |
| Drive | Ketting / Chain | Ketting / Chain |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Capacity | Bosch PowerPack 500 Wh | Yamaha 500 Wh |
| Range | 55-95 km afhankelijk van belading+38% | 40-70 km afhankelijk van belading |
| Removable | Ja / Yes | Ja / Yes |
| Frame & Safety | ||
| Frame material | Aluminium | Staal (versterkt post-2024) |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulische schijfremmen | Hydraulische schijfremmen |
| Lock | AXA Defender ringslot (ART-2) | AXA ringslot |
| Lighting | AXA LED (Bosch-powered) | LED (accu-gevoed) |
| Parking stand | Dubbele standaard | n.v.t. (drie-wieler blijft staan) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 235 cm+7% | 220 cm |
| Weight | 45 kg+49% | 67 kg |
| Total max load | 200 kg | 220 kg+10% |
Pros and cons
Gazelle Makki Load
Pros
- More compact than an Urban Arrow Family — fits many existing sheds
- Gazelle quality and dealer network across the Netherlands
- Bosch Active Line Plus is efficient, quiet and low-maintenance
- Lighter than a three-wheeler, nimble on narrow cycle paths
Cons
- Smaller box than the Urban Arrow Family or Babboe Curve-E
- Active Line Plus (50 Nm) is weaker than Bosch Performance CX under heavy load
- Lower cargo capacity — not ideal for three or more kids
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