Apex Pro
$6,499
MSRP
The Apex Pro is QuietKat's flagship hunting and backcountry e-bike — a 160 Nm Bafang Ultra mid-drive and tunable power output haul gear up terrain a hub motor can't touch. Know the law first: in its top VPO setting it exceeds the 750W / Class 3 e-bike limit and is off-road / private-property only — see our e-bike laws guide. See our hunting guide for how these bikes earn their keep.
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Full specifications
- MSRP
- $6,499
- Category
- Fat Tire
- Class
- Class 3
- Top Speed
- 28 mph
- Motor
- Bafang M620 Ultra mid-drive (VPO)
- Motor Power
- 1000W nominal / 1500W peak
- Torque
- 160 Nm
- Battery
- 768Wh, 48V Li-Ion, integrated
- Range
- 24-48 miles
- Weight
- 70 lbs
- Frame
- 6061 Aluminum
- Brakes
- 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 9-speed
- Suspension
- Air fork, long travel
- Tires
- 26×4.5"
- Max Payload
- 300 lbs
- Warranty
- 2 yr
Specs last verified against the maker on August 29, 2026. Maker's current page does not publish the motor brand, peak wattage, torque, top speed, or battery chemistry.
What we love
- 160 Nm Bafang Ultra mid-drive climbs loaded backcountry trails
- VPO lets you tune power and class for the terrain
- Burly air fork and 4-piston brakes
What we'd change
- Safety/legal note: in its full-power VPO mode it runs 1000W nominal — above the 750W / Class 3 e-bike ceiling in most states — so at full power it isn't road-legal as a bicycle; dial it to a compliant mode for public roads and bike paths
- Short range when you use all that power
- Premium price for a niche off-road build
Our verdict
By Sean Lupton-Smith · June 26, 2026 · Assessed against how we score
Research-based verdict. This is an editorial assessment built from spec analysis, verified owner reports, and independent third-party testing — not our own test ride (yet).
The Apex Pro is a niche tool for the hunter and backcountry rider who needs to haul gear up terrain a hub motor can't touch — a 160 Nm Bafang Ultra mid-drive with tunable output. At $6,499 it only makes sense for that off-road mission. Anyone wanting a road-legal commuter, or long range from all that power, should skip it entirely; this is a specialist machine, not a general-purpose e-bike.
The 8.4 reflects a monster motor and burly build: 160 Nm climbs loaded trails nothing else here manages, and the VPO tuning, air fork and 4-piston hydraulics are genuine strengths on motor and brakes. But the brakes-and-safety criterion carries a hard caveat we won't gloss over — in its full-power VPO mode it runs 1000W nominal, above the 750W / Class 3 ceiling in most states, so at full power it is not road-legal as a bicycle and belongs off-road or on private property. Range is short when you use that power, and it's a premium price for a niche build.
The compromise is legality and range for backcountry capability. If you'll ride private land or trails and dial it to a compliant mode for public roads, that's the deal. If you want fat-tire toughness and long range that stays road-legal, the Himiway Zebra offers a UL-certified 960Wh pack for a quarter of the price — with a hub motor that can't come close to the Apex's loaded-climbing torque.
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