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Ariel Rider Grizzly 72V, side view

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E-bikes

Ariel Rider

Grizzly 72V

2026Current model on the brand's site, Nov 2026. Model year not stated.

Has pedals, but it's an 8 kW, 60 mph, 180 lb off-road-only machine. Closer to a light e-moto than an e-bike.

Editorial opinion. Specs below are sourced.

Price

$2,999

Brand's price on its site, Nov 13, 2026.

Where these specs come fromSpecs from Ariel Rider's own product page. Off-road / private property only.

Power

8 kW11 hp

Above 28 of 81 in index

Weight

180 lb81.6 kg81.6 kg180 lb

Lighter than 17 of 80 in index

Battery

3,240 Wh3.24 kWh

Above 56 of 82 in index

W/kgcalc

98 W/kg

Above 20 of 71 in index

Seat height

—not published

Front travel

100 mm3.9 in

Above 1 of 35 in index

Specifications

[n] = source · CALC = calculated by Mesa Project

Price

Price
$2,999[1]Brand's price on its site, Nov 13, 2026.

Motor & performance

Peak power
8 kW11 hp[1]8,000 W peak, oil-cooled.
Rated power
3 kW4 hp[1]
Power-to-weight
98 W/kg[1]CALCCalculated by Mesa Project: claimed peak power ÷ claimed weight.
Torque (as published)
250 Nm184 lb-ft[1]Listed as motor torque.
Top speed
60 mph97 km/h[1]60+ mph, off-road only.
E-bike class
Off-road only (not a classed e-bike)[1]

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,240 Wh3.24 kWh[1]Dual Samsung 21700 packs.
Pack voltage
72 V[1]
Pack amp-hours
45 Ah[1]Two batteries combined.
Swappable battery
Not published
Range claim
120 mi193 km[1]Listed as 80–120 miles; conditions not stated.
Charge time
Not published

Chassis

Weight
180 lb81.6 kg81.6 kg180 lb[1]180 lb.
Seat height
Not published
Ground clearance
Not published
Wheelbase
1,171 mm46.1 in[1]46.1 in.
Frame
Hydroformed 6061 aluminum[1]

Suspension

Fork
Motorcycle-grade fork[1]
Front travel
100 mm3.9 in[1]
Shock
Fastace BDA53RC[1]
Rear travel
80 mm3.1 in[1]

Wheels & brakes

Front wheel
20″[1]
Rear wheel
20″[1]
Front tire
20 × 4.5 fat[1]
Rear tire
20 × 4.5 fat[1]
Front brake
6-piston hydraulic, 220 mm rotor[1]
Rear brake
6-piston hydraulic, 220 mm rotor[1]

Electronics

Ride modes
Not published
Regen braking
Not published
Display
5 in. color TFT[1]

Ownership

Warranty
Not published

Sources

  1. [1]Grizzly 72V PPBAriel Rider · MANUFACTURER · CHECKED 2026-11-13

Values are manufacturer claims as published by the source unless tagged otherwise. Found an error? Report it.

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