Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style vs Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
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
The $200 gap buys real capability, not marketing padding, so pay it if you climb hills or ride long distances; otherwise the lighter, cheaper, geared XF900 covers normal use fine.
Buy the Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style
Buy the Cyrusher XF900 if you want to keep it under $2,299, need Class 3 pedal-assist for road legality where that matters, or actually need to lift/carry the bike, since it's 41 lb lighter than the X-Class.
Buy the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
Buy the Ariel Rider X-Class if you want the extra pull (132 Nm vs 80 Nm) for hills and quick starts, or you need the longer real-world range from its much bigger 2100 Wh battery, and you're fine with a single-speed drivetrain and no Class 3 mode.
The differences that matter
- Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style costs $200 less.
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB pulls harder from a stop and on hills, by 52 Nm of torque.
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB carries 1284 Wh more battery, which is the main thing that sets how far you get.
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB runs a 750W bigger motor on continuous power.
- Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style is 41 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
- Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB claims 43 more miles of range, though both figures are the manufacturer's optimistic "up to" number.
Who each one is for
Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style
Riders who want a rugged, throttle-equipped fat-tire bike for mixed off-road fun and don't need to squeeze every last mile out of a charge.
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
Off-road riders who want serious range and power for long, mixed-terrain days and don't need to haul the bike far when they're done.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style | Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,299 | $2,499 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 1,500W |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Battery | 816 Wh | 2,100 Wh |
| Claimed range | 62 mi | 105 mi |
| Weight | 75 lb | 116 lb |
| Max payload | 330 lb | 350 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 2/3 | Class 2 |
| Brakes | Tektro/Zoom hydraulic 180mm disc brakes front + rear | 4-piston hydraulic, 203mm |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 7-speed | Single-speed (KMC S1) |
| Tire size | 26" x 4.0" | 20 x 4.5 front / 20 x 5.0 rear |
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
Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style
What's good
- A genuinely tough build: hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, puncture-resistant fat tires, and a frame made to take a beating.
- 80 Nm of torque pulls a loaded bike up dirt climbs from a standstill without bogging down.
- A throttle lets you launch from a stop or cruise along without turning the pedals.
What to know
- Acceleration off the line is only middling for the price, so a rival with a punchier motor will pull ahead when you both launch from a stop.
- Range is a genuine soft spot: even against other fat-tire off-roaders at this price, the XF900 doesn't go as far between charges, so demanding terrain has you planning around the battery.
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
What's good
- The dual battery holds a huge 2,100Wh, which is why claimed range reaches 105 miles. You can ride hard for hours before charging even crosses your mind.
- With 132 Nm of torque behind a 1,500W rear hub motor, the X-Class hauls a loaded bike up steep, loose climbs without stalling out.
- A throttle 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.
What to know
- 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.
Full Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style review → Full Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB review →