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Ariel Rider Kepler vs Mokwheel Basalt 2.0

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,699–$1,699.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Kepler peaks 840 W higher.
  • The Kepler makes 28 Nm more torque.
  • The Basalt 2.0 is 18.6 lb lighter.
  • The Basalt 2.0 carries 50 lb more total load.
  • The Kepler carries 100 Wh more battery.
  • The Basalt 2.0 claims 5 more miles of range.

Every spec, side by side

KeplerBasalt 2.0
Headline
Price$1,699$1,699.99
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.63 per Wh$1.81 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque118 Nm90 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1940 W1100 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeAriel RiderMokwheel
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery1040 Wh940 Wh
Voltage52V48V
Capacity20 Ah19.6 Ah
CellsSamsung 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)75 mi80 mi
Range as statedUp to 75 miles60 to 80 miles
Est. real range42 mi38 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight98.6 lb80 lb
Max load400 lb450 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus (13-32T)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm
Rear rotor203 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel110 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Tires24 x 4.026 x 4.0
DisplayLarge full-colour, Bluetooth, USB-CDetachable colour, 5 assist levels
Frame6061 aluminum
SizesOne size
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYes
FendersYes
RackYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL Safety Certified" stated without naming the standard"UL 2849" stated on individual product pages
Warranty2 yr

Specs transcribed from arielrider.com on 2026-09-20 and www.mokwheel.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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