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About Ariel Rider
Brothers Arda and Berk Onal started Ariel Rider in 2011 and launched the brand in 2014, naming it after the vintage Ariel motorcycle marque. The company sells direct to consumers from its base in Redmond, Washington, skipping the dealer markup that defines traditional bike retail.
Ariel Rider builds for power, not for the weight weenie. The lineup centers on moped-style and fat-tire e-bikes with throttle-driven hub motors, high-voltage 48V to 60V systems, and motorcycle-inspired styling. The flagship Grizzly runs dual 1000W motors with selectable all-wheel drive, and the X-Class 60V carries one of the highest-torque drivetrains in its class.
The bikes lean Class 2, with throttle and pedal-assist, and most exceed 28 mph in off-road mode. Ariel Rider competes on watts per dollar, pairing Samsung-cell batteries and dual-battery options with prices that undercut comparable performance e-bikes. The result is a small, recognizable catalog aimed at riders who want a powerful electric two-wheeler without a motorcycle price tag.
Most popular Ariel Rider models
Ariel Rider’s performance side is built around moped-style fat-tire e-bikes. The Grizzly is the flagship: a 52V machine with dual 1000W motors and selectable front, rear, or all-wheel drive on 20-inch fat tires. The X-Class 60V steps up to a 60V system with Cafe, Off-Road, and Performance editions, the last carrying dual battery packs for 85 to 105 miles of range. The D-Class scrambler runs dual 750W hub motors and a 33 mph top speed in a mini-bike silhouette.
On the commuter end, the Kepler is a 52V fat-tire daily rider with the largest cargo capacity in its class and an optional dual-battery upgrade, while the Rideal is the affordable 48V step-through that brought Ariel Rider’s power formula under $1,000. Every model is a high-output, throttle-equipped e-bike, the kind of replacement value homeowner’s policies routinely cap below, which is where stand-alone electric bike insurance from Velosurance fills the gap.
The dual-motor flagship. A 52V moped-style fat-tire e-bike with dual 1000W motors and selectable front, rear, or all-wheel drive on 20-inch tires.
The high-torque moped-style e-bike. A 60V system in Cafe, Off-Road, and Performance editions, the last running dual battery packs for 85 to 105 miles of range.
The fat-tire commuter. A 52V daily rider with 26-inch fat tires, the largest cargo capacity in its class, and an optional dual-battery upgrade.
The dual-motor scrambler. A 48V mini-bike with dual 750W hub motors and a 33 mph top speed in a retro moped silhouette.
The affordable step-through commuter. A 48V cruiser that brought Ariel Rider’s power formula under $1,000 for everyday urban riding.
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