Smartravel Explorer DK400

The Smartravel Explorer DK400 is a moped-style e-bike on 20 x 4.0 in fat tires, sprung front and rear, with a throttle for riding without pedalling. It suits riders who want the look of a moped and wide tires for rough ground.

Highlights

• 750 W geared rear hub: 1000 W peak and 86 N·m of torque, by the brand's figures, with pedal assist or throttle.
• Removable 48V 18.2Ah battery: 874 Wh, rated by the brand for 72 km or more with pedal assist and 42 km or more in electric mode. A full charge takes 5 to 6 hours.
• Full suspension: a hydraulic fork up front and a shock absorber at the rear, for washboard lanes and rough ground.
• Fat tires and disc brakes: 20 x 4.0 in tires with puncture protection, and disc brakes front and rear.
• Speed and gears: a top speed of 45 km/h by the brand's figure, with Shimano 7-speed shifting for when you pedal.
• 31.0 kg bike, 159 kg limit: the brand's maximum for rider and cargo combined.

Who it suits

Riders with private land, farm lanes or trails who want a throttle and fat tires for sand, snow and gravel. For riding in the cold, read our fat tire winter guide.

Good to know

• Its 750 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).