Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 Review: Long Range and Real Trail Muscle for $2,200
A well-built fat-tire off-roader with a huge battery, real climbing muscle, and a throttle, at a mid-pack price that reflects its capability.
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What the stars are rated against
The stars compare this bike with other off-road e-bikes we have scored — 27 of them, priced $1,540–$2,860. 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 Obsidian 2.0 is made for people who don't want to pick just one kind of ride. Its and grippy 4-inch fat tires dig into loose gravel, sand, and dirt climbs, then the same setup happily cruises pavement on the way home. With a big behind it, you can plan a genuinely long day out without hunting for an outlet.
It's a bike with a , so you can crawl a steep pitch without pedaling up to 20 mph, then pedal with up to 28 mph. Pair that with strong brakes and a 10-speed drivetrain and it earns a Genius Score of 79 out of 100 — a capable, well-put-together all-terrain machine where the main question is whether the price fits your budget.
Pros & cons
What we like
- A and up to 80 miles of mean most riders can go days between charges.
- from the pulls a heavy, loaded fat-tire bike up steep, loose climbs.
- A lets you ride without pedaling up to 20 mph, handy for resting your legs on a long day.
- Excellent build: Tektro and a Shimano 10-speed give it strong stopping power and a wide gear range.
- A generous 560 lb leaves plenty of room for a passenger, panniers, or a full load of gear.
Worth weighing
- You pay a mid-pack price for the capability, and a few rivals match its range and power for a little less.
- Mokwheel doesn't publish suspension details, so if you're eyeing rocky, technical singletrack, don't assume there's a fork soaking up the hits.
Key specs
The motor & power
The 750W has the muscle for real off-road work, and that comes down to . That's enough to keep a loaded fat-tire bike climbing a steep grade instead of stalling when the trail tilts up.
There's a on tap as well, but that surge only shows up in short bursts, so judge the bike on the 750 steady figure you'll actually live with.
Mokwheel's own materials quote a few different numbers in different spots, so you'll see torque listed as both 105 Nm and '210 Nm+', and peak power written up as 1300W. The verified spec-sheet figures are 105 Nm of torque with 750W continuous and a 1300W peak, and those are what we rate the bike on.
Range & battery
The is the headline here, and it's a big one. Mokwheel quotes up to 80 miles of , which is a best-case number from gentle, efficient riding.
The real figure comes down to how you ride, since steep climbs, deep sand, a heavy load, and time on the throttle all pull it down. Plan your longest rides around a more conservative number than 80. Even so, a battery this size covers most riders for days of normal riding between charges.
Ride & components
The 26-by-4-inch fat tires set the tone for how this bike rides. They float over sand, gravel, and packed dirt, and their air volume takes the edge off bumps that would rattle a skinnier tire.
Stopping is handled by Tektro TKD171 , which give you strong, easy-to-control braking that's reassuring on a heavy bike carrying speed downhill. The Shimano 10-speed drivetrain gives you a usable spread of gears for grinding up climbs and spinning along at a cruise.
One thing to flag: Mokwheel doesn't publish suspension specs, so if your version of off-road is rocky, technical singletrack, don't count on a fork to smooth out the hits, because the fat tires are doing that work. At 77 pounds it's on the lighter end for a fat-tire build.
It rides as a e-bike: takes you up to 28 mph, while the moves you along up to 20 mph with no pedaling at all. Some bike paths and multi-use trails limit Class 3 bikes, so it's worth checking local rules where you plan to ride.
Price & value
At $2,199.99 the Obsidian 2.0 sits in the middle of the off-road pack. That price buys serious capability and a strong parts list.
Value is the one spot where it's good but not standout, because a few competitors deliver similar range and power for slightly less. Where the money goes is the hardware: the Tektro brakes, the Shimano drivetrain, and the oversized battery add up to a package that earns its price.
Who it's for
The all-day explorer
If you like heading out with no fixed turnaround, stringing together gravel roads, dirt trails, and the paved ride home, the and 80-mile claimed range mean you won't be cutting the day short just to save charge.
The gear hauler
If you carry a passenger, coolers, or camping and hunting gear, the 560 lb gives you the room and the moves the load without straining. The earns its keep here too, getting all that weight rolling from a dead stop.
The technical singletrack rider
If your idea of off-road is rocky, root-laced singletrack, look closely at the missing suspension fork. The fat tires soak up a lot, but Mokwheel doesn't list any suspension specs, so plan for a rougher ride over the chunky stuff.
The strict-trail or bargain shopper
If your local paths ban speeds, or you're hunting for the lowest price above all, weigh this one carefully. It runs up to 28 mph on assist, and its price sits mid-pack, not at the bottom.
Frequently asked
How far does the Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 go on a charge?
Mokwheel claims up to 80 miles from the 940Wh battery. That's a best-case figure, so expect meaningfully less with steep climbing, sand, a heavy load, or lots of throttle use.
Does the Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 have a throttle?
Yes. It has a , so you can ride without pedaling up to 20 mph, which is handy for starting on a hill or giving your legs a break.
How fast does the Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 go?
On it reaches 28 mph, and on throttle alone it tops out at 20 mph.
What class is the Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0?
It's a e-bike, meaning pedal assist up to 28 mph plus a throttle capped at 20 mph. Some bike paths and trails limit Class 3 bikes, so check your local rules.
How much does the Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 weigh?
It weighs 77 pounds, which is on the lighter side for a fat-tire off-road e-bike carrying a battery this large.
How much weight can the Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 carry?
Up to 560 pounds, which leaves room for a rider plus a passenger or a full load of cargo and gear.
How it compares to its siblings
The Obsidian 2.0 differs from the base Obsidian and Obsidian ST only in drivetrain and price: it swaps the 8-speed for a 10-speed Shimano setup and costs $2199.99, $200 more. Everything else - the 750W/1300W motor, 105Nm torque, 940.8Wh battery, 80-mile range, 77 lb weight, TEKTRO brakes, and 26" x 4.0" tires - is unchanged, and the Genius score actually ticks down to 79 from the base models' 80. Unless the wider gear range matters to you, the cheaper Obsidian or Obsidian ST gets the same ride for less and a better score. The Obsidian ST 2.0 matches this bike on every listed spec, so between the two 2.0 models it's purely a name choice.
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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.