Fat tire & moto
Aventon Aventure M
$2,899
Price
100 Nm
Torque
733 Wh
Battery
73 lb
Weight
Aventon Aventure M vs Troxus Explorer Plus iQ
Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $2,099–$2,899, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Explorer Plus iQ assists 8 mph faster.
- The Explorer Plus iQ costs $800 less.
- The Explorer Plus iQ carries 227 Wh more battery.
- The Aventure M makes 14 Nm more torque.
- The Aventure M is 10.8 lb lighter.
- The Explorer Plus iQ claims 5 more miles of range.
- The Aventure M uses a torque sensor; the Explorer Plus iQ uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Aventure M is mid-drive; the Explorer Plus iQ is rear hub.
- The Aventure M has no throttle; the Explorer Plus iQ has a throttle.
- The Aventure M ships as class 1; the Explorer Plus iQ ships as class 2–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Aventure M | Explorer Plus iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,899 | $2,099 |
| Category | Fat tire & moto | Fat tire & moto |
| Price per Wh | $3.95 per Wh | $2.19 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 100 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 750 W | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon A100 | Bafang |
| Drive system | — | Bafang |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 733 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 48V |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | 20 Ah |
| Cells | LG 21700 | Samsung |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 85 mi | 90 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 85 miles | Up to 90 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | 37 mi | 38 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 73 lb | 83.8 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 100 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 1 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 1 | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Cues (11-39T, 44T chainring) | Shimano, KMC chain |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 200 mm | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 203 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 26 x 4.0 | 26 x 4.0 |
| Display | Aventon BC280 | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals, remote |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Sizes | R, L | Small 16.5", Medium 18", Large 20" |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | UL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271 | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 5 yr |
| Warranty terms | Two-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/19/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.