Riding'times GT73

Dirt-bike styling with pedals and a Shimano 7-speed: the Riding'times GT73 is for riders who want to pedal with assist or ride on the full-twist throttle. Two removable 48V 18.2Ah batteries feed a 1200 W rated geared hub that peaks at 2400 W.

Highlights

• 1200 W rated, 2400 W peak. 126 N·m from a geared rear hub with a fixed 5.2:1 reduction, and 3 modes × 5 levels of cadence-sensor pedal assist.
• Dual batteries. 2 × 48V 18.2Ah (1747 Wh combined); the brand lists both packs as UL 2849 compliant. Its spec list quotes 109–249 km of range, and charging takes 9–10 h.
• Top speed of 60 km/h by the brand's figure. A speed-limit setting caps it at 26 km/h.
• Full hydraulic suspension. An aluminum hydraulic inverted front fork and hydraulic rear suspension.
• Off-road motorcycle tires. 70/100-19 (the brand also lists them as 25 x 3 in), with hydraulic discs at both ends and an electronic brake.
• Lights and load. LED lights with turn signals, an IPX4 water-resistance rating from the brand, a 150 kg maximum load and a weight of 52.6 kg.

Who it suits

Anyone who wants dirt-bike style and long range for open land, dirt tracks and gravel, with real gears for pedalling. See how fast e-bikes go.

Good to know

• Its 1200 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).