X-Class 52V

Name: Ariel Rider X-Class 52V
Brand: Ariel Rider
Price: 2099 USD
Availability: InStock

7.9

$2,099

MSRP

The X-Class 52V is a moped-style e-bike with dual-crown suspension, fat tires and serious power. Know the law first: at ~36 mph it isn't a legal e-bike in most states — treat it as off-road or private-property fun. See our e-bike laws guide before you ride.

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Full specifications

MSRP: $2,099
Category: Moped-Style
Class: Class 2
Top Speed: 36 mph
Motor: Bafang rear hub (Hub)
Motor Power: 1000W nominal / 2000W peak
Torque: 110 Nm
Battery: 1040Wh, 52V Li-Ion
Range: 40-75 miles
Weight: 80 lbs
Frame: 6061 Aluminum, moped style
Brakes: Tektro Dorado hydraulic disc, 180mm
Drivetrain: Shimano 7-speed
Suspension: Dual-crown fork + rear shock
Tires: 20×4"
Max Payload: 300 lbs
Warranty: 1 yr

What we love

Moto styling with dual headlights and full suspension
1040Wh battery and strong hydraulic brakes
A lot of power and range for the money

What we'd change

Safety/legal note: its ~36 mph throttle top speed exceeds the 28 mph e-bike limit, so it is not road-legal as a bicycle in most states and is banned from most bike paths
80 lb is a heavy bike to pedal unpowered

Our verdict

By Sean Lupton · July 24, 2026 · Scored 7.9/10 against how we test

The X-Class 52V is a moped-style machine for the rider who wants moto looks, full suspension and serious power for off-road or private-property fun. At $2,099 it's a lot of hardware for the money. But this is not a bike for a public-road commuter or anyone expecting a legal e-bike — its mission is recreational, high-power riding where the rules don't apply, and buyers should be clear about that before purchase.

The 7.9 reflects big power and a hard legal caveat we won't soften. On motor and brakes it's strong: a 1000W (2000W peak) hub, a 1040Wh battery, dual-crown suspension and 180mm Tektro Dorado hydraulics are genuine assets. But the brakes-and-safety criterion carries the constraint that caps the score — its ~36 mph throttle top speed exceeds the 28 mph e-bike limit, so it is not road-legal as a bicycle in most states and is banned from most bike paths. At 80 lb it's also a heavy bike to pedal unpowered.

The compromise is legality and pedal-ability for power and value. If you have private land or off-road trails and read our e-bike laws guide first, it delivers a lot of thrill per dollar. If you want a road-legal fat-tire bike with real speed, Aventon's Aventure.2 tops out at a compliant 28 mph — with far less power and range, but the freedom to ride it legally on public roads and paths.