Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB Review: Two Batteries and 105-Mile Range for $2,499
A big-battery, big-power fat-tire machine for riders who want range and muscle for long trail days, if they can live with its size and price.
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What the stars are rated against
The stars compare this bike with other off-road e-bikes we have scored — 25 of them, priced $1,749–$3,249. They are a ranking inside that group, not an absolute grade: four stars means it beats most of that set on the measure, not that it hits some fixed standard.
Peers are drawn from a tight price band around this bike, so a $1,000 commuter is judged against other $1,000 commuters rather than against machines costing three times as much. Change the group and the stars would change with it.
The headline Genius Score is not decided by that group alone. It blends the category ranking above with a market-wide view across every bike we publish, so a bike cannot climb simply by sitting in a weak category. How we score.
The Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB is built to go far and go rough. With a dual battery stacking up to and a claimed 85 to 105 miles of range, it's made for riders who want to disappear into the trails, back roads, and dunes for a full day without watching the battery gauge.
It's a machine, meaning a and a 20 mph top speed, so you can keep rolling without ever touching the pedals. The and have the power to claw up steep grades and dig through loose ground. What holds it back is price: at $2,499 you're paying up for all that capability, and dollar for dollar a few rivals do it for less.
Pros & cons
What we like
- The dual battery holds a huge , which is why claimed range reaches 105 miles. You can ride hard for hours before charging even crosses your mind.
- With behind a , the X-Class hauls a loaded bike up steep, loose climbs without stalling out.
- A means you can pull away from a dead stop on a hill or coast along without pedaling when your legs are done, no shifting or spinning required.
- 4-piston on big 203mm rotors give a heavy, fast bike the stopping force and heat handling it needs on long descents.
- Fat 20-inch tires, 4.5 inches up front and a wide 5.0 inches in back, spread the load so the bike floats over sand and soft dirt instead of sinking in.
Worth weighing
- At 116 lb, it's one of the heaviest bikes in its class, so loading it onto a hitch rack or into a truck bed is a two-person job.
- The single-speed KMC S1 drivetrain gives you just one gear, so pedaling does little once you're rolling and you'll depend on the motor almost all the time.
- You pay a premium for the capability. Dollar for dollar, a few off-road rivals deliver comparable range and power for less.
Key specs
The motor & power
The is the heart of this bike, and it's a strong one. Its is the kind of pulling power that drags a heavy, loaded bike through deep sand and up soft grades where lighter setups bog down and spin.
Ariel Rider also quotes a , which is there for a hard launch uphill from a standstill; the 1,500W it holds steady is what carries you through long climbs and sustained off-road work.
It's a setup, so there's a and a 20 mph cap. On a rocky, technical stretch that lets you creep forward on throttle alone instead of hunting for pedal traction.
It looks odd that a 2,700W motor tops out at 20 mph, but that speed cap is what keeps it Class 2, the setting most places allow on shared trails and bike paths. So instead of a high top speed, what you get is quick, forceful acceleration up to 20.
Range & battery
Range is where this bike really pulls ahead. The dual-battery setup is rated 60V and 35Ah, which works out to of total capacity, a genuinely enormous amount of stored energy for an e-bike, and it's why Ariel Rider can claim up to 105 miles.
That 105-mile figure assumes easy, efficient riding. Real off-road use, with climbing, deep sand, and plenty of throttle, will bring the number down, but even a conservative estimate leaves you with far more range than nearly anything else in this class.
Ariel Rider quotes 85 to 105 miles on the spec sheet and 80 to 100 miles up in the header. We go with the spec-sheet range, and either way it's smart to plan around the lower end once terrain and throttle use are in the mix.
Ride & components
Those fat tires shape how this bike rides. The 20-inch wheels wear 4.5-inch rubber up front and a wide 5.0-inch tire in back, spreading the bike's weight so it floats over gravel, sand, and soft dirt rather than digging in. They also add cushioning, which matters since the spec sheet doesn't list suspension.
Stopping a bike this heavy takes serious hardware, and the 4-piston on 203mm rotors are sized for it. Four pistons clamping large rotors deliver more stopping force and shed heat better on long descents than a lighter brake would.
The drivetrain is a single-speed KMC S1, so there's one gear and no shifting. On a bike with this much power you lean on the and motor to do the work, and pedaling adds little once you're up to speed, which fits a machine designed to be ridden under power.
The 350 lb is the total the bike is rated to carry, meaning your body weight plus any gear and cargo. It's not extra capacity on top of the bike's own 116 lb.
Price & value
At $2,499, the X-Class asks a real chunk of money, and what you're buying is capability: the twin batteries, the strong motor, the big brakes, and the fat rubber that lets it go almost anywhere.
Value is where it comes back to earth a bit. Dollar for dollar, a handful of off-road rivals match its range and power for less, so you're paying a premium for this specific, no-compromise combination. Its Genius Score of 70 out of 100 captures that split, with strong capability held back by value and everyday practicality.
Who it's for
The all-day explorer
If you take long rides deep into trails, forest roads, or the dunes and hate stopping to charge, the on board gives you an enormous margin. You'll tire out long before this bike does.
The throttle-and-go rider
If you'd rather twist a than grind up every climb, the X-Class is glad to do the pulling. Its 1,500W motor and keep you moving off-road with barely a pedal stroke.
The pavement-mostly commuter
If your riding is mostly streets and bike paths with an occasional gravel detour, this is far more machine than you need and costs more than the job calls for. A lighter, cheaper commuter will fit that life better.
The 20-mph ceiling
If open fire roads make you want to push past 20 mph, note that the X-Class is and capped right there. It accelerates hard toward that limit, but the top speed is fixed, so anyone chasing outright speed will feel held back.
Frequently asked
Does the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB have a throttle?
Yes. There's a on the bars, so you can get moving and keep going without pedaling.
Can you ride the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB without pedaling?
You can. The throttle drives the bike to its 20 mph top speed with no pedaling needed, which helps when launching from a stop or resting on a long day. Just know that riding on the throttle empties the batteries quicker than pedaling.
How far does the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB go on a charge?
Ariel Rider claims 85 to 105 miles from its dual-battery system. Expect real-world numbers below that once you factor in climbing, sand, and throttle use, but even so the range is huge for the class.
How fast does the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB go?
It tops out at 20 mph. The powerful motor gets you there quickly, but the speed is capped to keep it Class 2.
What class is the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB?
It's a e-bike, meaning it has a throttle and a 20 mph top speed. That's the class most places allow on shared trails and bike paths.
How much does the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB weigh?
It weighs 116 lb, which is heavy even for a fat-tire off-road bike. It's a machine you roll off a trailer or lift onto a rack with a second set of hands.
How it compares to its siblings
The PPB costs $700 more than the standard X-Class 60V and scores lower on Genius (70 vs 74), so you're paying a premium for numbers, not overall polish. What you get for it: a 1500W nominal motor (2700W peak) versus 750W nominal, 132Nm of torque versus 110Nm, a 2100Wh battery nearly double the standard bike's 1200Wh, and a claimed 105 miles of range versus 65. It's also 8 lb heavier at 116 lb, but brakes, drivetrain, tires, and payload capacity are unchanged from the X-Class 60V, so buy the PPB only if you actually need that extra power and range, not for a better all-around bike.
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Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB is ranked on:
Guides worth reading
- E-bike classes explained: Class 1, 2 and 3Three classes, two questions: does it have a throttle, and how fast does the motor keep helping.
- Nominal vs peak watts on an e-bikeThe wattage in the headline is usually the peak figure, which can be roughly double the number the motor actually sustains.
- E-bike range explainedEvery range figure on every spec sheet is a best case. Here is how to translate it into what you'll really see.
How we score: the Genius Score blends a bike's capability against same-price peers with its value for the money, weighted for what this off-road buyer prioritises. Specs are pulled from the manufacturer's live page and normalised (nominal vs peak watts, true weight with battery). Ratings are our estimate from specs, not a lab test.