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Off-Road e-bikes

Our off-road reviews, ranked by the Genius Score.

Genius 90 / 100

Mokwheel Basalt ST

The Mokwheel Basalt ST is a cheap, capable way onto loose terrain, with strong torque, fat tires, a throttle, and enough battery for real all-day range.

Genius 90 / 100

Mokwheel Basalt

A fat-tire off-roader with a big 940Wh battery, real low-end grunt, and a throttle, priced low enough to be a genuine entry point into off-road riding.

Genius 89 / 100

Cyrusher Scout

The Cyrusher Scout is a cheap ticket onto gravel, sand, and dirt roads, with two batteries that add up to enough range for a full day of riding.

Genius 85 / 100

Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension

The Cyrusher Rover is a cheap, capable way onto dirt roads, sand, and light trails, as long as you're honest about the real range.

Genius 84 / 100

Mokwheel Basalt 2.0

For $1,699, Mokwheel gives you a fat-tire off-roader with the battery and muscle for long, loaded days on mixed terrain, as long as you don't need spelled-out suspension specs.

Genius 81 / 100

Ride1Up Rift

A fat-tire off-roader with a huge battery, real climbing torque, and a throttle, built to roam dirt, gravel, and pavement without a premium price.

Genius 80 / 100

Mokwheel Obsidian ST

A low step-through fat-tire off-roader with 105 Nm of torque, a throttle, and a real shot at long mixed-terrain days for $1,999.99.

Genius 80 / 100

Mokwheel Obsidian

A fat-tire off-roader with big power, a huge battery, and a throttle, built for long days across gravel, sand, and trails.

Genius 80 / 100

Mokwheel Slate

A light, affordable way onto gravel, sand, and dirt roads, best suited to weekend adventures rather than all-day backcountry miles.

Genius 79 / 100

Mokwheel Asphalt ST

The Mokwheel Asphalt ST is a budget way onto easy off-road terrain, with a throttle, hydraulic brakes, and a frame light enough to load solo.

Genius 79 / 100

Mokwheel Asphalt

A $1,499.99 off-road e-bike with a big removable battery and a throttle, built for gravel, dirt roads, and easy trails rather than gnarly, technical terrain.

Genius 79 / 100

Mokwheel Mesa Lite

For $800, Mokwheel's off-road hardtail opens up gravel, dirt roads, and light trails with a throttle and a light frame, as long as you don't expect it to charge up steep, loaded climbs.

Genius 79 / 100

Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0

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.

Genius 79 / 100

Mokwheel Obsidian ST 2.0

A Class 3 fat-tire bike with strong climbing torque, a big battery, and a parts list that holds up on real mixed terrain.

Genius 78 / 100

Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0

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.

Genius 78 / 100

Mokwheel Scoria 2.0

With 90 Nm of torque, a throttle, and up to 80 miles of claimed range, this fat-tire bike handles loose backroads and gravel days for a mid-range $1,799.99.

Genius 76 / 100

Mokwheel Mesa Lite ST

A budget off-road e-bike with a throttle, best for gravel, dirt roads, and mellow trails rather than steep, technical climbing.

Genius 76 / 100

Mokwheel Tarmac ST

A $1,700 all-terrain bike with 75 Nm of grunt, a throttle, and a genuinely light 57-pound frame, best for riders splitting time between dirt and pavement who can plan around a modest real-world range.

Genius 75 / 100

Juiced Scrambler

A moto-styled fat-tire e-bike with a huge battery and switchable class, built for long, wandering days on mixed terrain rather than fast pedaling.

Genius 75 / 100

Velotric Summit 2

A 100 Nm trail e-bike with a big battery, a throttle, and a class you can dial up or down for wherever you're riding.

Genius 74 / 100

Ariel Rider X-Class 60V

A 1,200Wh battery and 110 Nm of torque make this a genuine all-day machine for trails, fire roads, and sand.

Genius 74 / 100

Cyrusher Quest

A $2,599 fat-tire off-roader with serious low-end grunt and a big battery, best for riders who actually seek out the hard stuff.

Genius 73 / 100

Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo Pro Step-Thru

The Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo Pro Step-Thru packs a Bafang Ultra mid-drive and a huge battery into a low, easy-mount frame built for steep, rough terrain.

Genius 73 / 100

Mokwheel Tarmac

Strong climbing power, quality brakes and gearing, and a throttle for the tricky bits, as long as you keep your rides within reach of a charger.

Genius 71 / 100

Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo 4 Step-Over

This $3,499 fat-tire off-roader pairs a monster mid-drive motor with a big 910Wh battery for riders who actually head deep into rough country.

Genius 71 / 100

Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Eagle 2

A serious backcountry machine built around Bafang's Ultra motor, with the power and battery to go far and rough if the $4,999 price fits.

Genius 71 / 100

Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro 3 Cruise

It has the torque and suspension to haul you and your gear up rough climbs; the trade-off is a battery that won't reach as far as all that power hints.

Genius 71 / 100

Velotric Summit 1

A well-built, genuinely light $1,999 trail hardtail with a throttle and adjustable class, held back a little by mid-pack power and range for the off-road crowd.

Genius 70 / 100

Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB

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.

Genius 70 / 100

Cyrusher Hurricane

Serious climbing power and a big battery for long days in rough terrain, at a price that asks you to really need all that capability.

Genius 70 / 100

Cyrusher Trident

A genuinely powerful fat-tire climber with a big battery and the torque to grind up steep, rough ground far from pavement.

Genius 66 / 100

Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style

A rugged, throttle-equipped fat-tire off-roader with a big battery and real climbing grunt, though its range and outright punch are where it gives ground to rivals.

Genius 65 / 100

Biktrix Juggernaut Hub Duo Step-Over 2

A well-built fat-tire all-terrain bike with long range and a brake-and-drivetrain package that beats what its $2,299 price usually buys.

Genius 65 / 100

Velotric GoMad

Strong low-end pull, a big battery, and a class you can dial down make this a genuine one-bike answer for trails, dirt roads, and the ride into town.

Genius 62 / 100

Velotric Nomad 1 Plus

A genuinely capable 750W fat-tire rig for mixed off-road riding, held back a bit by shorter real-world range and just-okay value.