Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 Review: Big Battery, Strong Climbing Torque for $1,800
A mid-priced fat-tire off-roader with strong climbing muscle and a huge battery, best for riders who want to wander dirt roads and mixed terrain all day.
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What the stars are rated against
The stars compare this bike with other off-road e-bikes we have scored — 35 of them, priced $1,080–$2,520. 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 Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 is aimed at the rider who wants one bike that can handle dirt roads, sand, gravel, and the paved stretches in between. It leans on a making , a genuinely strong number for a fat-tire machine, so a loaded bike pulls up loose climbs and gets rolling from a dead stop without much drama. The 26 × 4.0-inch fat tires spread all that over a wide contact patch, so sand, gravel, and roots don't knock the bike off line.
It carries a , so you can ride without pedaling up to 20 mph, and pedaling gets you to 28 mph. That top speed makes it a bike, which matters for where you're allowed to ride, though for backroad and open-land exploring it gives you a real cushion of speed. At a Genius Score of 78 out of 100, it's one of the more capable picks in the mid-priced off-road field.
Pros & cons
What we like
- from the gives it real climbing strength for loose, uphill terrain
- A large 940Wh backs an 80-mile , so a full day out rarely means hunting for an outlet
- A lets you get moving without pedaling, a real help launching a heavy bike on loose ground
- A 450 lb is high enough for two-up riding or a rack piled with gear
- TEKTRO deliver strong, consistent stopping on a heavy bike
Worth weighing
- At 28 mph it lands in , which is banned on many bike paths and natural-surface trails, so plan your routes around local rules
Key specs
The motor & power
The Basalt ST 2.0 runs a 750W rated at , and that torque figure is the headline. Ninety Nm is enough to haul a loaded bike up a rough, sandy grade without the motor bogging down, which is the number that matters most for this kind of riding.
Power builds evenly as you roll on, so on a loose climb the rear tire tends to keep its grip rather than breaking loose. For picking your way over gravel and soft ground, that even pull is more useful than a hard hit of acceleration.
You also get a , which is great for restarting on a hill or pushing through soft ground without having to pedal hard from a stop. Just remember the throttle pulls more from the battery than pedaling does, so the more you ride on it, the faster your range drops.
Mokwheel lists this motor as 750W continuous with an 1,100W peak. The peak is a short burst the motor can hit for hard starts and steep pitches, not what it sustains, so judge everyday grunt by the 750W continuous rating and treat the as extra headroom when you need it.
Range & battery
At 940Wh, the is unusually large for a bike near $1,800, and it's what stretches the to 80 miles. That's a pack sized for full days rather than quick loops.
The 80-mile number assumes easy conditions: flat ground, a light load, and modest assist. Out on real terrain with fat tires, some climbing, and throttle use, your actual mileage will land below that, and how far below comes down to how hard the terrain and your right thumb work the motor.
Even after you knock that figure down for real riding, there's enough capacity to give you a wide buffer. On most trail-and-backroad days you simply won't be thinking about the meter.
Ride & components
Everything about how this bike rides starts with the 26 × 4.0-inch fat tires. Spread across a big contact patch, they keep it composed over sand, gravel, and roots, and the puncture-resistant casing earns its keep on backcountry rides where a flat far from home is a genuine headache. All that rubber does drag a little on pavement, which comes with the territory on any fat-tire bike.
Descending on 80 pounds of loaded bike puts serious demand on the brakes, and the TEKTRO TKD171 are up to it. You get steady stopping power without having to clamp down hard at the lever.
Shifting runs through a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain. It's standard kit at this price and dependable for most of what you'll ride, though on long technical climbs you may run out of easy gears and wish for a wider spread to hold a comfortable cadence.
Then there's the 450 lb , which quietly turns the Basalt into a hauler. That headroom covers a second rider or a heavy load without pushing the bike near its limit.
Price & value
At $1,799.99, the Basalt ST 2.0 sits in the middle of the mid-priced off-road pack, and the money buys real capability: strong torque, an oversized battery, hydraulic brakes, and a high carrying limit.
A few rivals will beat it on any single spec, but the pairing of climbing power and that 940Wh pack is what earns the price. The value holds up because you're buying distance and hauling ability in one bike, which few options at this price manage.
Who it's for
The all-day backroad explorer
If your idea of a good time is stringing together dirt roads, gravel, and the odd stretch of sand for hours, this fits. With that much battery on board, you can head out in the morning and only start thinking about a charge once you're back home.
The rider who wants a break from pedaling
If you like being able to quit pedaling and just roll, the carries you to 20 mph on its own, and it really shines when you need to unstick a heavy bike from soft sand or restart partway up a climb. Steady throttle cruising will shorten your range, so keep half an eye on the meter.
The hauler and the two-up crowd
If you plan to ride two-up or bolt on a rack for real loads, the 450 lb gives you room to spare, and the still drags the extra weight uphill without bogging down.
The bike-path and trail-rules stickler
If your local paths or the natural-surface trails you ride restrict e-bikes to lower classes, look closely first. This bike hits 28 mph on , which makes it a , and that's exactly the type barred from a lot of shared-use paths.
Frequently asked
Does the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 have a throttle?
Yes. It has a thumb , so you can ride without pedaling up to 20 mph. Pedaling with assist takes you higher, up to 28 mph.
Can you ride the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 without pedaling?
You can. The throttle powers the bike on its own up to 20 mph, which helps when you're restarting on a hill or crawling through soft ground. Riding on the throttle draws more battery than pedaling, so plan on a shorter range if you use it a lot.
How far does the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 go on a charge?
Mokwheel claims up to 80 miles from its 940Wh . That figure assumes gentle conditions, so on real terrain with hills, fat tires, and throttle use, expect to land somewhere under it.
What class is the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0?
It's a e-bike, based on its 20 mph throttle limit and 28 mph pedal-assist top speed. That speed means it's not allowed on many bike paths and natural-surface trails, so check your local rules before you ride.
How much can the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 carry?
Its is 450 lb, which covers the rider plus a passenger or a heavy load of gear with room to spare.
How much does the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 weigh?
It weighs 80 lb, which is normal for a fat-tire off-road e-bike. That heft is one reason the matter, and it's worth planning for if you'll need to lift it onto a car rack.
How it compares to its siblings
The Basalt ST 2.0 is the most expensive bike in the family at $1,799.99, $300 more than the Basalt or Basalt ST and $100 more than the Basalt 2.0, but it shares the same motor, torque, battery, weight, and brakes as all three. Its only functional gain over the base models is the 8-speed drivetrain, matching the Basalt 2.0. It also carries the lowest Genius score in the lineup at 78, well below the Basalt 2.0's 84 and the base models' 90, so paying more here buys you the same drivetrain as the Basalt 2.0 at a worse score and higher price.
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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.