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X-Class 60V

The street-legal X-Class: the exact same 60-volt Performance hardware — 132 Nm hub, 35Ah dual battery, inverted fork and Fastace coil — locked to Class 3, 28 mph power so it's road-legal where Class 3 is allowed. Moped looks, e-bike rules.

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Ariel Rider X-Class 60V moped-style e-bike under neon studio lighting
9.2Cave Score
28 mphTop Speed (Class 3)
85–105 miMax Range (dual battery)
1,500 WRated Hub Motor
132 NmPeak Torque
The Bike Cave

Tested and reviewed by Ben Labrecque

Ben rides every bike he reviews. The verdict and the measured numbers on this page come from his full video review; everything else is the manufacturer's own spec. How we test →

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Full Video Review

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Every Angle

Studio Gallery

X-Class 60V studio product shot 1 X-Class 60V studio product shot 2 X-Class 60V studio product shot 3 X-Class 60V studio product shot 4

The Engineering

Built On Better Technology

60V Rear Hub Motor

60V Rear Hub Motor

1,500W rated · 132 Nm · Class 3 locked

From 52V To A 60V Monster

The old X-Class 52V was iconic; the 60V update gives it a bigger battery and a stronger hub with 132 Nm of torque, here tuned for street use.

Locked To Class 3, 28 mph

This street-legal version is capped at Class 3 — 28 mph pedal-assist — so it's road-legal wherever Class 3 e-bikes are allowed, no waiver required.

Same Hardware As The PPB

Mechanically it's the Performance edition: the difference is the power tune, not the parts. Same motor, same battery, same suspension.

60V 35Ah Dual Battery

60V 35Ah Dual Battery

20Ah in-frame + 15Ah · dual chargers

Two Packs, 35Ah Total

A 20Ah pack hides in the frame and a 15Ah pack sits up top for 35Ah at 60 volts — the Performance edition ships with the second battery and charger included.

85–105 Miles Of Range

That's a claimed 85–105 miles of range, and both packs charge on their own 60V 3A ST3 smart chargers.

Thermal-Resistant Cells

High-grade cells with thermal-resistant tech and UL-compliant construction sit behind the big 60-volt output.

Full-Suspension Moto Frame

Full-Suspension Moto Frame

Inverted fork · Fastace coil

Sur-Ron-Style Suspension

The Performance edition upgrades to an inverted 100mm thru-axle fork and a Fastace BDA53RC 80mm rear coil — the kind of suspension you'd expect on a light electric dirt bike.

Reinforced Hydroformed Frame

A hydroformed aluminum frame with reinforced welds carries the moto bench seat, dual battery and a 350 lb payload.

20 × 4.5 / 5.0 Fat Tires

Innova anti-puncture fat tires — 4.5" up front, a monster 5.0" out back — put the power down and soak up the hits.

X-Class 60V color display

The Cockpit

Everything On One Screen

Color Display + App + OTA Updates

The X-Class runs a color display with real-time ride data — speed, battery, power and mode — and pairs to the app for settings and over-the-air updates.

A dual-lens halo headlight throws 1600/800 lumens on high/low, backed by front and rear turn signals, a self-flashing brake light, DRL and a horn built into the headlight. It's a full moto lighting package.

Color Display App + OTA 1600 lm Halo Headlight Turn Signals F&R Self-Flashing Brake Light Integrated Horn

Find Your Fit

Size & Fittings

X-Class 60V 20″ Fat · Full-Sus

X-Class 60V geometry

Will It Fit You?

  • Seat height34.5"
  • Standover31.6"
  • Wheelbase46.8"
  • Overall length70.7"
  • Reach19" – 29"
  • Payload350 lbs
  • Weight116 lbs

With a 34.5" seat and a 46.8" wheelbase, the X-Class fits like a small moto — most riders get their toes down but not flat-footed. It weighs 116 lbs and, in this trim, is locked to Class 3 (28 mph) so it's street-legal where Class 3 e-bikes are permitted.

The Numbers

Full Specifications

Source: arielrider.com

E-System

Motor1,500W rated, 60V rear hub
Peak torque132 Nm
Battery60V 35Ah dual (20Ah in-frame + 15Ah)
Chargers2 × 60V 3A smart (ST3)
DisplayColor, real-time data, app + OTA
ThrottleRight-hand twist
CellsThermal-resistant, UL-compliant

🚦 Performance

Top speed28 mph (Class 3 pedal-assist)
Range85–105 mi
Weight116 lbs
Payload350 lbs
Seat height34.5"
ClassClass 3 — street-legal where permitted
NoteSame hardware as X-Class PPB, power-locked

🔧 Suspension & Brakes

FrameHydroformed aluminum, reinforced, full suspension
ForkInverted thru-axle, 100mm travel, adjustable damping
Rear shockFastace BDA53RC, 80mm travel
Brakes4-piston hydraulic, 203mm rotors F&R
TiresInnova anti-puncture — 20 × 4.5 front / 20 × 5.0 rear
DrivetrainSingle-speed (KMC S1)

Features & Options

ColorStealth Black w/ gold graphics
Headlight1600/800 lm dual-lens halo
SignalsFront + rear turn signals, self-flashing brake light
ExtrasDRL, integrated horn, fender kit
ProtectionIP65 water resistance
PegsOptional passenger pegs · 1-yr warranty

The Bike Cave Verdict

Ben's Take

This is the X-Class for people who want to ride it on the road without a second thought. It's the identical 60-volt Performance machine — the 132 Nm hub, the 35Ah dual battery, the inverted fork and Fastace coil — but locked to Class 3, so it tops out at a street-legal 28 mph in pedal assist instead of the PPB's 40+. If your local rules allow Class 3, you get all the moto styling, the motorcycle-grade suspension and the huge range, in a package you can legally take on bike paths and roads. Same great value as the PPB at $2,499 with my code; you're just trading top speed for peace of mind. Everything I loved in the full review up top carries straight over.
Ben — The Bike CaveFull video review on YouTube
Value
10
Suspension
9.5
Range
9
Comfort
9
Legality
9.5

👍 What stands out

  • Street-legal Class 3 (28 mph) — road and bike-path friendly
  • Same Performance hardware as the PPB: fork, coil, dual battery
  • 35Ah dual battery, 85–105 mi of range, second pack included
  • Motorcycle-grade suspension and 1600 lm halo lighting
  • Excellent value at $2,499 with the code

👎 What to know

  • Capped at 28 mph — if you want more, that's the PPB
  • Single-speed — no gears if the battery runs flat
  • 116 lbs and moped-sized — not a lightweight commuter
  • Toe-down for shorter riders at a 34.5" seat

Kit it out

Accessories made for the Ariel Rider X-Class 60V

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Ariel Rider builds these for this bike. Fitment comes from Ariel Rider's own product listings, not our guesswork.

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