The Electric Fat Tire Bike is the big SUV of the electric bike world. They are comfortable with big fat cushy tires. They can handle almost any terrain from dirt roads, mud, and snow to pavement. They can be used in place of ATVs where noise is a concern. They make great cruising bikes if you just want to ride around. If you can’t decide what kind of ebike you want, you can’t go wrong with an electric fat tire bike.
The 10 Best Fat Tire EBikes
- TOP PICK: Mokwheel Obsidian ST
- TOP PICK: Aventon Aventure 2
- BEST VALUE: Lectric XPeak 2.0
- LONGEST RANGE: Rattan Sequoia
- MOST POWERFUL: Birch Grolar
- Himiway Zebra D5
- Mokwheel Basalt
- Gotrax Tundra
- RadPower RadRover 6 Plus
- Heybike Horizon
1. Top Pick – Mokwheel Obsidian
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – 80 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 350 lbs
- Bike Weight – 77 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt hub motor
- Speeds – 8 Speed Shimano
- Brakes – Hydraulic Disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch x 4inch tires
Overall Score
What we liked:
- Smooth, Comfortable Ride: Thanks to the full suspension, air shock, and fat tires, this bike rides like a dream on rough and smooth surfaces alike.
- Powerful Motor and Great Range: The 750W motor and 20Ah battery provide an ideal combination of speed and endurance, making it suitable for long rides.
- Great for Off-Road Adventures: Whether you’re on gravel, grass, or a mountain bike trail, the Obsidian ST holds up well.
- Easy Assembly: The assembly is straightforward, taking only about 45 minutes. The bike even comes with the necessary tools
What we didn’t like:
- Weight: At 73 pounds, the Obsidian ST is on the heavier side, which can make loading and unloading a bit challenging.
- Headlight Brightness: The headlight is functional but could be brighter and have a wider beam for night rides on curvy paths.
- Limited Adjustments in Controls: While the display shows helpful metrics like speed and battery life, the settings don’t allow for much customization.
The Mokwheel Obsidian is a full suspension offroad ebike that is a ton of fun to ride. It is smooth, fast, and comfortable. It has an air spring rear shock that makes it easy to tune for any rider weight. It has a hydraulic damped front fork to help smooth out the ride. It has a 20 ah battery that gives it long range.
The Obsidian is my favorite ebike I have tested in the past few years. It’s just that fun. I have ridden anywhere from cruising down the street to blasting dirt roads to mountain bike trails. The geometry makes it feel smooth and in control no matter where you take it.
It uses a torque sensor to control the motor with 5 levels of pedal assist. It also has a throttle for when you don’t want to pedal. It comes labeled as a Class 2 ebike so throttle top speed is limited to 20mph. The bike will go 28mph with pedal assist without too much effort.
The bike comes with fenders, a front light, and a detachable rechargeable rear light. The only thing absent here might be a rear rack to make carrying gear easier.
The bike is designed to work with an optional inverter for people that want to power something off the bike battery while camping or doing other adventures.
For those looking for a similar bike without the rear suspension, check out the Mokwheel Basalt mentioned below.
See our full review of the Mokwheel Obsidian ST to learn more.
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2. Top Pick – AVENTON AVENTURE 2
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – 20-40 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 400 lbs
- Bike Weight – 73 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt rear hub
- Speeds – 8 speed Shimano Acera
- Brakes – Hydraulic disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch
What we liked:
- Big offroad friendly wheels
- Beefy frame construction
- Lots of power from 750 watt hub motor
- Torque sensor gives more control and a more natural feeling ride
- Color LCD display that is easy to read in bright light
- Hydraulic brakes give good stopping power
- Available in 2 frame styles and 2 sizes per style to suit most rider sizes
- Long range with pedal assist or throttle only riding
- Ships in sustainable packaging. No plastic or foam to throw away
What we didn’t like:
- Heavy weight
- Pedal driveline is a bit clunky feeling
- Some adjustment needed for the rear derailleur and front tire after assembly
- Control buttons are not as intuitive as older Aventon bikes
The AVENTON AVENTURE 2 is a rugged bike built for backroads and trails. It has heavy duty construction, big fat tires, 750 watts of power, and lots of range. The torque sensor gives it a more natural feel and better control in tight technical spots on the trail. It is ready for any adventure you want to go on.
The AVENTURE 2 looks like a fatbike with 26″ x 4″ fatbike tires. The battery is integrated into the downtube while still being removable. It is a clean looking well put together package.
It has a 750 watt rear hub motor capable of dishing out up to 1130 watts of power when you need it. The Aventure 2 incorporates a torque sensor in the pedals. This gives a much more responsive motor activation when you start pushing on the pedals and is a welcome upgrade.
The pedal drivetrain is Shimano Acera which is a nice upgrade of the Shimano Tourney we see on so many ebikes. They threw in some hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors so you won’t be wishing for more stopping power. They publish a max weight limit of 400 lbs. It should be able to handle almost any rider and condition.
The Aventure 2 has a great color LCD display built into the stem that shows all the information you need such as range, speed, and remaining battery. You can connect it to your phone and use the AVENTON app to get even more information such as maps and bike location.
The front fork has 80mm travel. The bikes 26″ x 4″ tires will already provide a lot of suspension even with a rigid fork. The ride is very smooth even on rough rocky and rooty surfaces. The bike has plenty of power for acceleration and hill climbing. Overall it is really fun to ride no matter where you take it.
The only real downside to this bike is its weight. It weighs 73 lbs which means it will be heavy lifting it on and off bike racks. That is the price you pay to get 45 miles of range on a trail ready fat tire mountain bike.
See our review of the Aventon Aventure 2 to learn more.
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3. Best Value – Lectric XPeak 2.0
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – up to 80 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 330 lbs
- Bike Weight – 75 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt hub motor
- Speeds – 8 Speed Shimano Altus
- Brakes – Hydraulic Disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch x 4inch tires
Lectric has long been known for making the most popular folding ebike out there. It’s hard to go riding without seeing a few. The Lectric XPeak 2.0 is their throwdown to show that they can make a great fat tire ebike with more features packed in than anyone else.
The XPeak 2.0 comes with a torqu sensor, Shimano Altus components, and a name brand RST Renegate fork. That’s not all. The bike also comes with a suspension seat post, upgraded 850 lumen light, along with the normal fenders and rear rack. They throw in a folding lock too. No one else comes close to touching this feature list right now.
The bike is available with a step-thru or step-over frame in a couple of colors each. They offer it with a regular range 48 volt 15 ah battery or long range 20 ah battery. We recommend going with 20 ah because fat tire ebikes are thirsty. If your like us, you like going on longer epic length rides that need the extra capacity.
If you want to save money, the XPeak 2.0 with regular battery starts at well under $1500 making it just about the best deal out there.
The XPeak 2.0 has a smooth torque sensor. The 8 speed pedal driveline makes going 28mph not that hard. Power is smooth and natural feeling. The 750 watt hub motor can dish out up to 1310 watts of peak power. This bike should be no slouch on hills.
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What we liked:
- Available with long range 20 ah or super value 15 ah batteries
- Comes fully equipped with fender, racks, upgraded light, lock and suspension seat post
- UL Listed batteries
- Available in step thru or step over frames
- Smooth power with torque sensor and lots of hill climbing power
What we didn’t like:
- RST Renegate isn’t the air-spring version
- Only available in 1 frame size for each frame version
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4. Longest Range – Rattan Sequoia
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – 75 miles, (150 miles dual battery)
- Max Rider Weight – 450 lbs
- Bike Weight – 75 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt hub motor
- Speeds – 8 Speed Shimano
- Brakes – Hydraulic Disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch x 4inch tires
Overall Score
What we liked:
- The dual battery options gives you a real world range of 100-150 miles.
- The bike can easily go over 28mph on both throttle and pedal assist.
- The torque sensor is very smooth with good feel and gives almost instant power
- The bike is fun to ride on both paved and fast flowy offroad surfaces
- Rattan’s customer service took good care of correcting our bike which was shipped with the wrong controller
What we didn’t like:
- The bike does not come with a rear light, fenders, or a rack.
- The plastic brush guard on the front light covers up too much of the light
- Our bike came with the wrong controller which limited PAS power
The Rattan Sequoia is available with dual batteries and can go over 28mph on both throttle and pedal assist. The Sequoia ignores the 20mph limit that most other fat tire ebikes have and let’s you go faster. It is one of the easier torque sensor bikes to pedal over 28mph needing very little effort.
It comes standard with a 48 volt 20 ah battery that is UL Listed. For a little more, you can get it with a second 20 ah battery that mounts on top of the frame. This gives you 40 ah worth battery on the bike. This gives you a real world range of 100 to 150 miles before you need a recharge. If you like going on extra long bike adventures, this is the bike you need.
The Sequoia is swift and fun to ride both on and offroad. It feels smooth and in control up to it’s maximum speed.
The only downside to the Sequoia is it’s lack of accessories. Most other fat tire ebikes give you fenders, lights, and a rear rack. The Sequoia only comes with a front light. It’s faster speed and dual battery option make up the other things it is missing.
See our full review of the Rattan Sequoia to learn more.
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5. Most Powerful – Birch Grolar
Specifications
- Max Speed – 32 mph
- Range – 85 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 400 lbs
- Bike Weight – 109 lbs
- Motor Power – dual 750 watt hub motors
- Speeds – 9 Speed Shimano Altus
- Brakes – Hydraulic disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch
What we liked:
- This bike has very high power for hills and accelerating with it’s 2 motors
- The bike is very comfortable to ride. The upright position combined with long travel fork and suspension post smooths out the bumps
- The menu has a lot of options for customizing top speed and power levels
- It is very fun to ride both on and off road and makes a great exploring bike
- The front and rear racks give it lots of on board storage
- The large front headlight makes it easy to see while riding at night
What we didn’t like:
- The bike is a challenge to transport with it’s 109 lb weight
- The frame and step thru are really too big for smaller riders
- The bike gets a bit thirsty if you lay on the power a lot
Bottom line:
The Birch Bikes Grolar has a ton of power with it’s dual motors and beefy dual crown air spring shock that lets it handle tough terrain with big riders.
The Birch Grolar is an AWD dual motor ebike that was designed for use by hunters What it is is a very high powered ebike with up to 2000 watts of power, a high capacity 25 ah battery, and heavy duty construction and suspension.
This bike is for those of you who want a big powered ebike that can blast up hills and go fast and don’t really care about the Class 1,2,3 ebike rules (this bike can be limited down to operate as a Class 1, 2, or 2).
The Grolar is like driving a V8 powered big SUV. We were able to get 50 miles range of it riding a lot of hills with a heavier rider. It blasts up hills like it’s running from a hungry bear. It has a top speed of 32mph under pedal assist or throttle.
Up front, you will find a double crown air sprung fork with 180mm of travel. It has a suspension seat post with adjustable pre-load in the back. This combined with an upright riding position makes it very comfortable to ride.
For accessories, you’ll get lights, rear fender, and 150 lbs of carrying capacity between the front and rear rack. This bike is ready for anyone wanting to go on a big adventure.
See our review of the Birch Grolar to learn more.
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6. Himiway Zebra D5
Specifications
- Max Speed – 25 mph
- Range – 60-80 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 400 lbs
- Bike Weight – 79 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt rear hub
- Speeds – 7 Speed Shimano Altus
- Brakes – Hydraulic disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch
What we liked:
- Available in cadence sensor, torque sensor and mid-drive versions
- Very strong acceleration
- Very long range with 20ah battery
- Lots of hill climbing power
- Available in several colorful frame options
- Good high speed stability
- Includes racks, fenders, and lights
- Comfortable upright riding position
- Hydraulic disc brakes give good stopping power
What we didn’t like:
- Acceleration with the cadence sensor may feel too aggressive to some riders
- Only has a 7 speed pedal driveline with Shimano Tourney Shifter
The Himiway Zebra D5 is their premium fat tire bike that has several improvements over their original budget Cruiser design. The Zebra has a bigger 20 ah battery along with hydraulic brakes and a battery integrated into the frame. New for this year are the D5 collection of frame colors. Now you can have something other than a dark grey frame for with a more vibrant and fun look.
Himiway e-bikes are known for 2 things. Long range and aggressive power and acceleration. We are happy to report that the Zebra excels at both of those. The 20 ah battery gives it a published range of 60 to 80 miles. We would expect with a heavier rider and hills you will still get at least 50-60 miles out of it.
The 750 watt motor is upgraded from the Cruiser with even more torque (86 Nm vs 80Nm). The Zebra accelerates quick from a standstill and power up hills without slowing down. The Himiway bikes we have tested have had the fastest acceleration and best hill climbing test times of any other bike brand.
The Zebra D5 is available in a few versions. The cadence sensor version is very aggressive with immediate power as soon as you turn the crank half a turn. It makes going high speed and up steep hills easy since you get 100% power as long as you just keep the cranks moving.
The torque sensor version has a very smooth and natural feel with proportional power. It is very easy to control in tight spaces while still having aggressive power if you push hard.
The mid-drive Pro version is the best if you need to do a lot of steep hill climbing. It has the low end grunt of a mid-drive. You give up the proportional throttle of the hub motor versions.
The Zebra is a Chevy Suburban of electric fat bikes. It loves going straight and fast and will smooth out and make any offroad surface comfortable.
See our review of the Hiimiway Zebra to learn more about this bike.
If your interested in a similar bike with full suspension, check out there Himiway Cobra D7.
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7. Mokwheel Basalt
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – 60-80 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 400 lbs
- Bike Weight – 60 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt hub motor
- Speeds – 7 Speed Shimano Tourney
- Brakes – Hydraulic Disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch x 4inch tires
The Mokwheel Basalt is an adventure ready electric fat tire bike. It has a 750 watt motor, 48 volt 19.6 ah Samsung battery and hydraulic brakes. There is an optional inverter and solar panel so that you can use the battery for powering other devices and charge the bike when you go off grid.
The torque sensor is smooth with good low speed control. The motor has enough grunt for climbing steep hills offroad. The only downside to the torque sensor is that the bikes gearing it a bit low for riding at higher speeds. It is a challenge to pedal fast enough to get it to go 28mph.
Mokwheel has a good reputation among their dealers for providing good customer service and warranty work. If you want a bike that will be there for all your adventures, you can’t go wrong with the Basalt.
What we liked:
- Torque sensor gives the bike a smooth feel and easy control at low speeds
- Available inverter and solar panel to run things off of the bike battery
- 19.6 ah Samsung battery for very long range
- Available in regular and step-thru frames in 3 colors each
- Lots of power for climbing hills and quick acceleration
What we didn’t like:
- Shimano Tourney deraileur
- Gearing isn’t high enough to easily peddle at 28mph
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8. Gotrax Tundra
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – 70 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 265 lbs
- Bike Weight – 78 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 rear hub
- Speeds – 7 speed Shimano Tourney
- Brakes – Hydraulic disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch
What we liked:
- Torque sensor with an easy to ride natural feel
- PAS level 5 that acts like a cadence sensor for easy high speed riding
- 28mph top speed with pedal assist
- Comfortable seat
- Good stopping power with hydraulic brakes
- Easy to use controls and color LCD display
- Available with a step over or step through frame with 2 color options
- Long range with 20 ah battery
What we didn’t like:
- Shimano Tourney derailleur and shifter
- Only available in one frame size
- Suspension pre-load adjustment doesn’t seem to make the fork that much stiffer
- Doesn’t include a rear rack
The Gotrax Tundra is a great value when you look at the bike specs. It has a torque sensor and a 20 ah 48 volt battery for less than $1500. This is a few hundred less than the Aventon Aventure and also a considerably larger battery for more range.
We have had a lot of fun with Gotrax electric scooters. The F1 folding bike gave us surprisingly good performance. Gotrax scooters and bikes always perform better than expected for their price and the Tundra is no different. It delivers a top speed of 28mph in pedal assist. It has a torque sensor for PAS levels 1-4. For PAS level 5, the bike acts like a cadence sensor and lets you ghost pedal with max power up to max speed.
The Tundra has a lot to like from the hydraulic disc brakes to the 750 watt rear hub motor and the already mentioned 20 ah battery and torque sensor. It also has a color LCD display and the battery is integrated into the frame giving it a clean overall look.
The bike is available in a step over and step thru frame. Both frames come in only 1 color and 1 size. I would like to see a few more options.
The only thing I don’t like about the specs on the Tundra is the Shimano Tourney rear derailleur. No bike meant for offroad use should have a Tourney derailleur.
The Tundra has a top speed of 20mph in throttle and 28mph in pedal assist mode. This makes it a Class 2 e-bike or Class 3 if you remove the throttle.
See our review of the Gotrax Tundra to learn more.
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9. RadPower RadRover 6+
Specifications
- Max Speed – 20 mph
- Range – Up to 45 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 275 lbs
- Bike Weight – 73.4 lbs
- Motor Power – 750 watt rear hub
- Speeds – 7 Speed Shimano Altus
- Brakes – Hydraulic disc
- Wheel Size – 26 inch
What we liked:
- More quiet and refined than other fat tire e-bikes
- Frame integrated battery that is more low profile without a giant looking downtube
- The bike is quiet, even on pavement
- The 2 LCD displays give you all the information you need while riding
- Battery has a set of LED lights to show current battery capacity
- Many available accessories including rack and bag options
What we didn’t like:
- Slower acceleration and hill climbing compared to other fat tire ebikes with 750 watt motors
- Seat is not comfortable
- Shimano Tourney shifter
The RadPower RadRover 6 Plus is their latest iteration of the RadRover. The RadRover was one of the first electric fat tire bikes. Many companies have tried to copy the design over the years. RadPower doesn’t sit still. They continue to evolve and update the RadRover to keep it competitive.
The RadRover 6 has a 750 watt rear hub motor that has smooth acceleration and a good feel. It’s not as aggressive on takeoff as Himiway Bikes. It has a nice feel to it that feels almost as smooth as a higher end mid-drive motor.
The RadRover 6 Plus has 180mm rotor hydraulic disc brakes that do a good job of stopping the 73 lbs of bike weight and a heavy rider too.
The bike has a nice comfortable ride on pavement or dirt surfaces. It has a more upright seating position making it comfortable to ride. Like most electric fat tires bikes, it shines going straight and doing big fast turns. It’s a big bike when it comes to tight sharp corners.
The RadPower RadRover 6 Plus continues to be a solid entry in the electric fat bike category that comes from a solid company with a good reputation for customer service.
See our review of the RadPowerBikes RadRover 6 Plus to learn more.
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10. Heybike Horizon
Specifications
- Max Speed – 28 mph
- Range – 55 miles
- Max Rider Weight – 330 lbs
- Bike Weight – 79.4 lbs
- Folded Size – 49.2 x 23.6 x 31.5 inches
- Motor Power – 750 watt rear hub
- Battery – 48 volt 14 ah
- Speeds – 7 Speed Shimano Tourney
- Brakes – Hydraulic disc
- Wheel Size – 24 inch x 4 inch
Overall Score
What we liked:
- The bike easily powers up to 28 mph with heavy riders
- Good hill climbing ability for a fat tire ebike
- The rear suspension gives it a cushy smooth ride
- The 24 inch x 4 inch fatbike wheels make it smoother and feel less like a folding bike than other folding bikes
- The bike can carry a lot of rider and gear with it’s 350 lb limit
What we didn’t like:
- It’s size and weight (75 lbs) make it very awkward to lift up into the back of an SUV.
- The automatic headlight feature stays on when the bike is turned off. The auto button under the throttle doesn’t make sense.
The Heybike Horizon is a folding fat tire ebike that is as close to a non folding fat tire bike as you can get. It has full suspension with a hydraulic damped front fork. It has a 750 watt rear hub motor that can dish out up to 1400 watts. It has 24 inch x 4 inch fat tires that are only a little smaller than full size 26 inch wheels.
The Horizon is a cadence sensor bike with 5 levels of pedal assist. It can go up to 28mph on both throttle and pedal assist which means you can really scoot around on this folding bike. It does well on hill climbs too.
The bike has an upright geometry with an adjustable height handlebar. It feels smooth and comfortable riding at speed. The full suspension smooths out the right on both pavement and offroad surfaces. The Horizn is a lot of fun to blast down dirt roads and trails.
The downside to the Horizon is just it’s size and weight. It is a larger than normal folding bike that weighs 75 lbs with the battery removed. It will fit into the back of a small SUV. You will need help lifting and loading it.
See our full review of the Heybike Horizon to learn more.
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Ryan Craig
Chief Editor
I am a total gear nerd and love learning how things work and thinking about how they could be improved. Nothing excites me more than trying out new gear. I’d rather spend 3 hours taking my bike apart and learning how to change something than go to a bike shop. These days, I reside in Michigan by the Great Lakes and go skiing, biking, and boating as much as possible. Visit our About Us page and learn more.
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