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Best Moped-Styled E-Bikes | 6 Speedy & Super Fun Rides

If you’re a speed demon, an adrenaline junkie, or simpy a fun-seeking rider searching for an e-bike with heaps of power and punch, you’re in the right place!

Whether used for cruising, commuting, or playing in off-road environments, moped-style e-bikes are as versatile as they are iconic. They borrow visual elements from motorcycles and dirt bikes, giving them an aggressive look that often matches their speed capabilities. In most cases, they’re also remarkably comfortable!

Also known as moto-style e-bikes, those in this category typically have thickly padded, nonadjustable bench seats. Some offer the ability to carry a passenger, commonly with the addition of a saddle extension, and many include motorcycle-grade suspension systems, durable tires, and lighting features such as full-on headlamps and turn signals.

Of course, moped-style e-bikes also include operable pedals, though we anticipate most riders will rely primarily on throttle power to motor around.

Our team of professional reviewers has tested hundreds of e-bikes of various styles, including moto- and moped-style e-bikes for on-road, off-road, and mixed use. If you’re seeking recommendations for a super speedy commuter or an off-road monster, see below for a list of our favorites!

Our picks for the Best Moped Electric Bikes of 2025

Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT
Ride1UP Revv 1 FS
EUYBike S4
Electric Bike Company Model J
Ride1UP Revv 1 HT
Retrospec Valen Rev+

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Best Electric Bikes for Women | Top 13 Options We’ve Tested

Many products in this world don’t need to be gender-specific: TVs. Computers. Baseball caps. However, many other items need to be made to fit the specific proportions of one gender or the other: Clothes. Multivitamins. And, yes, bikes and e-bikes. Human anatomy is a fascinating thing.

Within each gender, there is a wild variation in sizes and even proportions, but themes and trends do emerge. As a (very) general rule, for a given height, women have longer legs than men, as well as shorter torsos and arms. Also, on average, women are shorter than men.

Most bikes and e-bikes are bought by men (what’s up with that?), so the majority of all one-size e-bikes are made for a man’s proportions. This means that, while women can adjust saddle height appropriately, they will likely be left with a long reach from the saddle to the handlebar, resulting in a potentially uncomfortable forward lean.

We’ve selected a collection of e-bikes that cover a variety of uses, ranging from cruisers and commuters to special-use e-bikes such as eMTBs and even a road/gravel e-bike. Almost all of these e-bikes feature step-thru frames to make them easy to mount and dismount, while a few fit with more traditional expectations of woman-centric design.

To be clear, none of the e-bikes on this list were specifically made for women, but we have selected e-bikes with geometry that is suitable for both genders. This is more a reflection of our decision to focus on e-bikes priced in the $1,000-$3,000 range than what is available.

The fact is, the higher your budget range, the more options that exist. That’s sadly sexist, but our job is to point out the best opportunities we see. The options highlighted below will likely satisfy the budget, comfort, and functionality preferences of most women looking for an e-bike. Let’s dig in!

Our Best E-Bikes For Women for 2025

Best City Cruiser (On Sale): Aventon Pace 500.3
Best Overall City Cruiser: Velotric Breeze 1
Best Comfort: Euphree City Robin X+
Best Commuter: Velotric Discover 2
Best Cruiser: Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 IGH
Best Customization: Electric Bike Company Model S
Best Lightweight Cruiser: Blix Sol X
Best Single Speed: Rad Power Bikes RadKick (Belt Drive)
Best Cargo: Lectric XPedition 2.0
Best Fat Tire: Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail
Best eMTB: Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Carbon
Best Hardtail/Beginner eMTB: Aventon Ramblas
Best Gravel: Ride1UP CF Racer
Honorable Mention: Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2

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Aventon Abound LR Review | Connected, Capable, & Secure

This sturdy cargo e-bike packs the punch needed for hauling while offering high-tech security features uncommon at its price point.

In recent years, cargo e-bikes have become all the rage. They allow families to spend more time together while enjoying the outdoors. They encourage a healthy lifestyle while also being environmentally friendly. And they share much of the same functionality as a car, truck, or minivan—be it Doordashing, picking up groceries, or taking the kids to the park.

Whether you’re seeking a trusty cargo bike for work or home, there’s no getting around the fact that it can be an investment. There’s the cost of the bike itself, plus additional expenses such as a good helmet and storage or passenger accessories; the final sum is likely not something you want to gamble losing in the event of theft.

This is where the Aventon Abound LR comes in.

The bike features a powerful 750W motor capable of moving plenty of weight and a high-capacity 708-Wh battery to keep you on the go for great distances. Additionally, it is equipped with a suite of high-tech security features intended to protect your investment and give you control over your ride.

These features—which include a locking kickstand and battery, a motion sensor/alarm system, location tracking through an integrated 4G chip, and more—make the Abound LR one of the most secure e-bikes on the market. We’ve reviewed e-bikes with similar features priced between $4k and $8k, but Aventon squeezed everything in for right around $2k.

With so much on offer, we’re flabbergasted by the Abound LR’s overall value—but does its performance match or exceed that of similar cargo e-bikes we’ve tested? Find out in our full review below!

Velotric Nomad 2 Review | Roam Free In Comfort & Style

A responsive, powerful, and HUGELY customizable fat tire e-bike for commuting, cruising, or adventuring.

Here at Electric Bike Report, our team has had the pleasure of reviewing nearly every e-bike released by Velotric since the brand’s inception. While the company’s first-generation models were appealing due to their bright colors and overall value/affordability, many of them were admittedly fairly basic.

We were highly impressed with the leap made by Velotric’s second-gen commuter e-bike, the Discover 2, and have anxiously awaited the release of other updated models. Now, with the Nomad 2 in hand, we’re thrilled to see that the brand’s fat tire e-bike received the same upgrades and redesign.

There’s no getting around it: the Nomad 2 is a beautiful bike. It has an angular frame with a glossy, automotive-quality paint job decked out with black trim. Great looks have been one of Velotric’s hallmarks from the beginning, and this bike continues the trend.

More importantly, it also has a robust suite of features and a huge range of customization. Whether through the bike’s display menu or the Velotric app, riders can alter the bike’s speeds, choose from three riding modes with different ranges of power levels, and switch between torque and cadence sensing modes to change the feel of the ride.

The bike includes standard features such as integrated lights and fenders, a powerful 750W rear-hub motor, and a sizable 48V, 706 Wh battery. Its ride quality is elevated by extras such as an MIK-HD cargo rack with 66 lbs of carrying capacity, integrated turn signals, a cruise control function, a rocker-style suspension seatpost, and more.

Is this the most comfortable and customizable fat tire e-bike on the market? Our team of test riders put it through our series of standardized performance tests to answer that question and more. See our full review below for the verdict!

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Aventon Level.3 Review | A Massive Level Up for Commuting!

This sleek, sporty commuter e-bike rides like a dream and hosts a heap of hi-tech security features.

The Level 2 served as a marker of growth for Aventon by unifying many features that defined the brand’s second generation of e-bikes. It raised our expectations for a sub-$2k commuter with its integrated turn signals, Bluetooth connectivity, color display, and torque sensor: features that other brands took years to include on similarly-priced models.

The redesigned and heavily upgraded Level.3 promises to push the envelope again by including many features the brand pioneered with its Abound SR utility e-bike—and one or two extras.

With the integrated Aventon Control Unit (ACU), the Level.3 offers a host of security features that are nearly unheard of at its price point. With 4G connectivity, the bike’s location can be monitored, its motor can be remotely deactivated, and geofencing boundaries can be established to ensure the bike and its rider stay where they are wanted.

Additionally, the bike is equipped with a suspension seatpost to increase rider comfort and a refined torque sensor to provide a remarkably responsive and natural pedal experience. In other words, it feels great to ride and responds much like a non-electric bike—just faster and easier!

As with every e-bike our team reviews, we put the Level.3 through a series of standardized, real-world performance tests. We evaluated its speed capabilities and programming, its range, its braking power, and its hill climbing capabilities in addition to thoroughly testing its security and customization features.

Is this Aventon’s best commuter yet? Find out in our full review below!

Aventon Sinch 2.5 Review | Functional Folding With Upgrades

Whether you stash it in a closet or stow it in an RV, this folding e-bike delivers a fun, comfortable, and easy ride.

Based on our testing of hundreds of e-bikes, we’ve come to accept that certain tradeoffs usually come with those in the folding category. The increased portability resulting from their hinged frames and collapsible stems is sometimes offset by twitchier handling, unconventional geometry, and/or compromises in overall ride quality.

Like its predecessor, the Sinch.2 (which we reviewed roughly two years before the 2.5), the Aventon Sinch 2.5 seems to prioritize being a good bike first, with its folding aspect taking a backseat.

So, what’s different about this newer version of the bike? And why isn’t it called the Sinch.3?

Aventon kept the same frame design (with two refreshed color options, Midnight Black and Sage Green) while making a few minor but impactful changes to components and programming.

The Sinch.2 was specced with mechanical disc brakes, a custom derailleur and combination shifter/throttle lever, and Aventon’s standard, full-size color display. The Sinch 2.5 now features hydraulic disc brakes, a left-hand throttle, a Shimano-branded shifter/drivetrain, slightly chunkier 20×4 tires, and a small handlebar-mounted display/control panel.

With the same frame, motor, and battery, we expected that the Sinch 2.5 would share much of the Sinch.2’s performance characteristics. We quickly learned that along with its new display, the bike’s programming also got an update. See our full review below to learn how this influenced the results of our series of standardized performance tests!

Tenways CGO600 Pro-C Review | What Gains Come with a Chain?

This light and nimble urban e-bike combines a quiet and responsive motor with a multi-speed drivetrain and an iconic design.

Our first experience with the Tenways CGO600 Pro came in the form of the original single-speed model with a belt drive. The bike felt nimble, responsive, and generally well put together. It also stood out with a unique, contemporary aesthetic.

Single-speed e-bikes, however, have some innate limitations. Their gearing must be efficient for pedaling on flat ground without creating too much difficulty when climbing hills. Tenways largely nailed this balance, but we were nonetheless excited upon learning that the brand released an 8-speed model with a traditional chain and cassette.

After an initial ride, we were pleased to note that the CGO600 Pro-C (as the chain-driven model is designated) had all of the same characteristics we liked about the belt version.

Most notably, it has one of the smoothest, quietest, and most natural-feeling rear-hub motor/torque sensor combinations we have tested to date. Its 350W of nominal power is noticeable without feeling overpowered, helping riders to accelerate faster and climb hills with less strain.

The Pro-C also retains the belt drive model’s clean and sleek design as well as its crisp, agile handling.

Broadly speaking, the standard CGO600 Pro performed well in our series of standardized tests. With an 8-speed drivetrain and a 290% gear range, we expected the Pro-C to have an extra advantage in our Hill Test. See our full review below to see how this version of the bike fared!

Aventon Abound SR Review | Utility & Security at its Finest

With a remarkably analog-like feel, integrated GPS features, a locking kickstand, and plenty more, the Abound SR is high-tech, practical, and simply cool.

Aventon Abound SR Review | Stable & Secure

Full-size cargo e-bikes are known for their ability to carry tons of weight—often with 400+ lb payload capacities and room for up to two child passengers—but they’re also famously long and heavy. Many are also made to feel overpowered when riding without cargo so that they can effectively manage a full load.

These characteristics can make longtail cargo bikes feel impractical when you simply want to ride to work, blow off some steam with an exercise routine, or take an evening leisure trip around the park.

As a short-rack utility e-bike, the Aventon Abound SR is a natural solution to many of these concerns, as it boasts a shorter wheelbase and a lower weight than a full-size cargo hauler. Aventon didn’t stop there, however, as this bike largely sets a new standard for integrated tech and security features at its price point, slightly below the $2k threshold.

The Abound SR features a smart module (the ACU or Aventon Control Unit) that governs its motor tuning and a host of security features. It incorporates a 4G chip that allows for GPS tracking, geofencing, and remote deactivation in the event of theft. It also has the ability to lock the bike’s kickstand and eject its battery from its sealed dock in the down tube.

It also differs from the norm in terms of its extremely natural ride feel, as the bike includes a 36V, 750W rear hub motor paired with a highly responsive torque sensor. We found that this lower-voltage electrical system (most similar bikes use 48V systems) allowed us to feel more of an active participant in the ride instead of the motor dominating our own effort.

We were extremely curious to find out how this combination of elements would affect the Abound SR’s performance in our series of standardized tests. See our full review below to learn what happened!

Brompton Electric C-Line Explore Review | Cool & Compact

This lightweight English electric city bike performs solidly while quickly folding down to an ultra-portable size.

At least here in the US, folding e-bikes are somewhat of an enigma. Sure, they can become more compact to save on space and increase portability, but even when folded, they’re often bulky and cumbersome—some weigh over 70 lbs!

Of course, many of these bikes feature robust motors, large batteries, and all-terrain tires to satisfy American appetites for speed and power. But what options exist for city dwellers who rely partially on public transit or those in cramped third-story apartments?

The Brompton Electric C Line Explore (the 12-Speed model) may present the ideal blend of ease, portability, functionality—and, most importantly, fun.

This e-bike, one of three electric models in the British brand’s lineup of analog and battery-powered bikes, features a proprietary folding design, making it one of the most compact models we’ve tested. Additionally, it weighs just 38 lbs, including its removable battery pack (32 lbs without), so it’s also one of the lightest.

The bike lightens its rider’s effort level with a custom 250W front-hub motor paired with a 36V, 300-Wh battery that is built into an easily removable carry bag. It feels much like a non-electric bike thanks to its responsive torque sensor, making the ride engaging, natural, and active—but not strenuous.

For those unfamiliar, Brompton is a well-established company that began making folding analog bikes in 1975 and e-bikes in 2017. With 50 years of experience under its belt, the brand has become known as the gold standard for compact cycles.

Prior to this review, we’d been itching to get our hands on a bike from Brompton! Now that we have, our goal was to discover if it was everything it was cracked up to be. Read our full review below to find out how the bike felt, folded, and performed in our series of standardized performance tests!

Vvolt Centauri II Review | It Doesn’t Get Much Easier!

A lightweight commuter e-bike with a powerful and natural motor, automatic shifting, and a fun and responsive ride.

As “bike people,” sometimes it’s easy for us to forget how complex and intimidating e-bikes can be for those who are new to them. First, there’s all the esoteric terminology—things like derailleurs, watt-hours, and Newton-meters. Then, there are practices while riding, like trail etiquette, hand signals, and shifting discipline.

Some of those things should be learned before buying an e-bike, and others may be non-essential for many riders depending on where and how they ride. Good shifting practices are important for all riders—unless you find yourself riding the Vvolt Centauri II, that is.

Why, you may ask?

The Centauri II features an exceptionally user-friendly drivetrain that pairs a 350W mid-drive motor with a 3-speed automatic internal gear hub (IGH). This system requires no action from the rider, as it changes gears at pre-set intervals: roughly 12 and 20 miles per hour. We found it to be effective, easy, and functional for the bike’s Class 3 speeds.

With a Gates CDX belt connecting its mid-drive and IGH, the Centauri II is also remarkably low-maintenance. The internal gears of the IGH are protected from damage and wear, while the durable belt is rated to last twice the mileage of a chain. As a bonus, the system uses no grease, so riders need not worry about getting a messy pant leg.

We liked the Centauri II’s easy-to-use-and-own nature, but we also found its ride to be seriously fun and natural. The bike’s mid-drive responded quickly to deliver smooth power. With a peak of 650W and a surprisingly powerful 120 Nm of torque, it also felt highly capable of climbing hills.

Uphill capability is one of many aspects of the Centauri II we tested. See our full review below to see how the bike performed!

John S. Bozick

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Aventon Abound LR Review | Connected, Capable, & Secure

This sturdy cargo e-bike packs the punch needed for hauling while offering high-tech security features uncommon at its price point.

Velotric Nomad 2 Review | Roam Free In Comfort & Style

A responsive, powerful, and HUGELY customizable fat tire e-bike for commuting, cruising, or adventuring.

Aventon Level.3 Review | A Massive Level Up for Commuting!

This sleek, sporty commuter e-bike rides like a dream and hosts a heap of hi-tech security features.

Aventon Sinch 2.5 Review | Functional Folding With Upgrades

Whether you stash it in a closet or stow it in an RV, this folding e-bike delivers a fun, comfortable, and easy ride.

Tenways CGO600 Pro-C Review | What Gains Come with a Chain?

This light and nimble urban e-bike combines a quiet and responsive motor with a multi-speed drivetrain and an iconic design.

Aventon Abound SR Review | Utility & Security at its Finest

With a remarkably analog-like feel, integrated GPS features, a locking kickstand, and plenty more, the Abound SR is high-tech, practical, and simply cool.

Brompton Electric C-Line Explore Review | Cool & Compact

This lightweight English electric city bike performs solidly while quickly folding down to an ultra-portable size.

Vvolt Centauri II Review | It Doesn’t Get Much Easier!

A lightweight commuter e-bike with a powerful and natural motor, automatic shifting, and a fun and responsive ride.

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This sturdy cargo e-bike packs the punch needed for hauling while offering high-tech security features uncommon at its price point.

A responsive, powerful, and HUGELY customizable fat tire e-bike for commuting, cruising, or adventuring.

This sleek, sporty commuter e-bike rides like a dream and hosts a heap of hi-tech security features.

Whether you stash it in a closet or stow it in an RV, this folding e-bike delivers a fun, comfortable, and easy ride.

This light and nimble urban e-bike combines a quiet and responsive motor with a multi-speed drivetrain and an iconic design.

With a remarkably analog-like feel, integrated GPS features, a locking kickstand, and plenty more, the Abound SR is high-tech, practical, and simply cool.

This lightweight English electric city bike performs solidly while quickly folding down to an ultra-portable size.

A lightweight commuter e-bike with a powerful and natural motor, automatic shifting, and a fun and responsive ride.

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