Ariel Rider X-Class 60V vs Juiced Scrambler
Two off-road e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
Their Genius scores are basically tied (74 vs 75), so this comes down to whether you value the X-Class's extra torque, range, and payload or the Scrambler's lighter frame and class flexibility.
Buy the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V
Buy the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V if you want the strongest climbing torque, the longest range from the bigger battery, and can handle a heavier bike, at a lower price with higher payload capacity. It's the better pick for hauling gear or a passenger up hills on a budget.
Buy the Juiced Scrambler
Buy the Juiced Scrambler if you'd rather carry, store, or maneuver a 23 lb lighter bike, and you want the option to run it as a Class 1, 2, or 3 machine instead of being locked into Class 2. You give up some torque, range, and payload capacity for that flexibility and lower weight.
The differences that matter
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V costs $95 less.
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V pulls harder from a stop and on hills, by 20 Nm of torque.
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V carries 202 Wh more battery, which is the main thing that sets how far you get.
- Juiced Scrambler is 23 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
Who each one is for
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V
Riders who want genuinely capable all-terrain range and climbing power for mixed off-road days, and who'll actually put the throttle and torque to use off pavement.
Juiced Scrambler
Riders who want a fun, high-range all-terrain bike they can ride on the throttle across mixed ground, and don't care about a proper set of gears.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Ariel Rider X-Class 60V | Juiced Scrambler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $1,894 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 750W |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 1,200 Wh | 998 Wh |
| Claimed range | 65 mi | 60 mi |
| Weight | 108 lb | 85 lb |
| Max payload | 350 lb | 225 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 2 | Class 1, 2, or 3 |
| Brakes | 4-piston hydraulic, 203mm | Talon 4-Piston |
| Drivetrain | Single-speed (KMC S1) | Single Speed |
| Tire size | 20 x 4.5 front / 20 x 5.0 rear | 20x4.5 in. |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V
What's good
- A huge 1,200Wh battery gives it real all-day range, so you can ride hard off-road and still get home without watching the gauge.
- 110 Nm of torque from the 750W hub motor climbs steep, loose terrain and pulls a loaded bike without bogging down.
- A throttle lets you ride up to 20 mph without pedaling, which is a real help getting a heavy bike moving from a stop or up a hill.
What to know
- At 108 pounds it's heavy even for a fat-tire off-roader, so loading it or moving it by hand is a two-person job.
- The single-speed KMC S1 drivetrain gives you no gears to shift, so the motor does all the work and there's no easy ratio to spin if you ever ride without power.
Juiced Scrambler
What's good
- The large 998Wh battery gives real headroom for a full day of mixed riding, not just a quick loop
- A throttle lets you ride with no pedaling, and you can switch the class to match local rules or trail access
- 90 Nm of torque and a 1,764W peak give it plenty of grunt for loose ground and climbs
What to know
- Value is a relative weak point: you're paying for capability, and some rivals deliver similar range and power for less
- The single-speed drivetrain has no gears to shift, so your legs do little once the bike is already moving at speed
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