High Performance
Too much is just enough

The Australian legend. Twenty years before everyone else, Stealth was already building 50mph bikes with pedals.

• 50mph with pedals attached — the original outlaw e-bike
• Motorcycle-grade suspension and brakes throughout
• Hand-built in Australia. Off-road and private land only

The most powerful pedal-equipped e-bike money can buy. 10kW and 280 Nm, hand-built in California.

• 10,000W peak — nothing else on this page is close
• 280 Nm of torque through a bicycle drivetrain
• Made in the USA, custom-built to order. Strictly off-road

GOAT's 72V flagship, and the bike that put the brand on every performance shortlist.

• 72V system with the biggest motor in the GOAT range
• Full suspension built for the speed it makes
• One of the best-known names in the US high-power scene

Dual-motor all-wheel drive with 3.7kW combined. Electrek's dual-motor pick, and a genuine snow and sand machine.

• Two motors, all-wheel drive, 3.7kW combined output
• Dual battery for range that survives the power draw
• AWD traction in sand and snow is the party trick

Bafang Ultra, full suspension, dual battery. The Canadian brand that quietly builds one of the best-value power bikes anywhere.

• Bafang M620 Ultra with a Biktrix tune pushing 1,500W
• Dual battery to nearly 1,900Wh
• Enormous configurability — you spec it like a custom build

The moto-styled GOAT. All the power of the King with a chassis aimed more at street and trail than pure speed.

• Same drivetrain philosophy in a more usable package
• Full suspension and fat rubber
• The GOAT most people should actually buy

Ariel Rider's 72V single-motor bike. Lighter and cheaper than the Grizzly, still absurdly fast.

• 72V without the weight penalty of a second motor
• Big suspension travel front and rear
• The value pick in the 72V bracket

Luna built its reputation on making Bafang motors do things Bafang never intended. This is the result.

• Luna's custom firmware unlocks far more than stock Bafang
• Full enduro suspension and geometry
• Cult following among the DIY high-power crowd

The mid-range GOAT V3. Same platform, tuned for a broader spread of riders.

• Full GOAT V3 chassis and suspension
• Slightly softer tune than the King for more usable street manners
• Strong value inside an already aggressive lineup

The 60V X-Class with pedal-powered brakes. The most street-friendly bike in Ariel Rider's performance range.

• 60V performance in a moped-style chassis
• Dual headlights and the styling that made Ariel Rider's name
• The crossover between this page and the moped guide

The value shock of the category. 6,500W and 72V for under $2,600, which should not be possible.

• 50mph claimed from a bike costing less than a third of the Stealth
• 72V 30Ah removable pack
• Newer brand at extreme power — the warranty conversation matters here

The pedal-forward GOAT. Same V3 platform, geometry that leans more bicycle than moto.

• V3 running gear in a more conventional riding position
• Full suspension and fat tires
• The GOAT for someone who still wants to pedal

Small frame, full-size power. The one that keeps going viral for being far faster than it looks.

• Compact chassis with the full GOAT drivetrain
• Fits smaller riders without stepping down on power
• The most shareable bike GOAT makes

Dual battery and Ariel Rider's PPB system for under two grand. The budget entry into serious power.

• Two batteries as standard at $1,999
• Pedal-powered brake system for extra regen and control
• The cheapest bike on this page by a wide margin

Tuttio's performance model. Punchy spec, sharp price, and a brand that keeps improving fast.

• Strong power figures for under $1,500
• Full suspension and hydraulic brakes
• Worth tracking — Tuttio's iteration speed is unusual