Smartravel Raptor ST202

The Smartravel Raptor ST202 is a fat tire e-bike with one 1200 W geared hub driving the rear wheel, a removable 1296 Wh battery and GPS tracking through the brand's app. With hydraulic disc brakes and front and rear suspension, it suits riders who head for gravel, dirt and loose trails.

Highlights

• 1200 W geared rear hub: 1500 W peak, 86 N·m of torque and a top speed of 51 km/h, by the brand's figures.
• 48V 27Ah removable battery (1296 Wh): the brand quotes up to 97 km on a full charge, or 129 km and more with pedal assist. Charging takes 5 to 6 hours.
• GPS, app and display: live GPS location and control through the app, plus an LCD for speed, distance and battery with a USB charger for your phone, per the brand.
• Suspension front and rear: a hydraulic fork plus a hydraulic shock absorber.
• Brakes and tires: hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, on 20 x 4.0 in fat tires with puncture protection.
• Shimano 7-speed, integrated aluminum alloy frame: 51.6 kg, with a 159 kg maximum for rider and cargo.

Who it suits

Riders with private trails or open land who want one strong rear motor, long range and fat tires for sand, snow and gravel. If snow is on the list, see our fat tire winter guide.

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).