Ariel Rider X-Class 60V Moped-Style Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 1,001-1,500 Wh
- 61-80 mi claimed
- 301-350 lb max load
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A Class 2 moped-style e-bike with a removable 1,200 Wh battery, 110 Nm hub motor, full suspension and fat tires, weighing 108 lb.
$1,799
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Usability
5.8 out of 10- Rating: 750 W printed with no nominal or peak label
- Rear: 60 mm travel shock; cadence sensor only
- Speed: ships Class 2 at 20 mph; Class 3 setting to 28 mph where legal
- Searched: Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CSA CPSC Health Canada Certipedia
Better on verificationEngwe M20 3.0TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia lists certificate CU 72605445. $1,399Scores 6.0- Registration: required within 30 days of delivery
- Option: Performance edition, 2,100 Wh dual pack, 132 Nm, 130 lb, $2,499.00
Strengths
- Powerful hill-climbing motor
- Full suspension soaks up bumps
- Battery lifts out to charge
- Fat anti-puncture tires
- Bright moto-style headlight and signals
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to move by hand
- Single-speed drivetrain only
- No torque sensor for natural pedaling
- Only one year of warranty cover
- Rear rack costs extra
- No GPS or app lock
A strong, well-lit moped-style bike for city riders, but heavy and single-speed
Specs
- TypeMoped-Style
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery1,001-1,500 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- WeightOver 85 lb
- Max Rider Load301-350 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- KMC single-speed chain
- Optional passenger pegs
- 650-lumen high beam
The ARIEL RIDER trademark is registered at the USPTO (No. 6740931) to Horcon Danismanlik Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi of Ankara, Turkey.
- Ariel Rider bikes are sold in the US by ARBA International LLC dba Ariel Rider, a Washington limited liability company in Tukwila, Washington.
- Ariel Rider sells its bikes direct through its own store at arielrider.com and ships them from the Seattle area.
- The Amazon listings found under the brand's name are batteries and chargers from third-party sellers.
- It sells fat-tire and moped-style e-bikes, plus an off-road line of power bikes this site does not cover.
- None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's sells Ariel Rider e-bikes; the brand sells through its own site (October 2026).
The Ariel Rider X-Class 60V in its Off-Road edition is a moped-style e-bike that ships in a Class 2 setup, with a 60 V, 20 Ah removable battery (60 V x 20 Ah = 1,200 Wh) and a 750 W rear hub motor rated 110 Nm.
It has four-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors, an 80 mm thru-axle fork with hydraulic lockout, a 60 mm travel rear shock, a cadence sensor, a right-hand twist throttle and 20 x 4.5 in front and 20 x 5.0 in rear anti-puncture tires. It weighs 108 lb and is rated for a 350 lb payload.
The maker claims 45 to 65 miles of range and 20 mph on throttle and assist, with a Class 3 setting to 28 mph where legal.
It has a 650-lumen round headlight, front and rear turn signals, a self-flashing brake light, a horn, a colour display with an app and over-the-air updates, fenders, a single-speed KMC drivetrain and an IP65 rating.
The Performance edition on the same listing sells for $2,499.00 with a 60 V, 35 Ah dual pack of 2,100 Wh, 132 Nm, a 100 mm inverted fork, an 80 mm rear shock and a weight of 130 lb.
Questions answered from our data
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How far can an electric bike go?158 of the 185 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
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