Commuter
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB
$3,499
Price
60 Nm
Torque
540 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB vs Tern Vektron Q9
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999–$3,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Ultimate T10 HMB carries 140 Wh more battery.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB claims 15 more miles of range.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB makes 10 Nm more torque.
- The Vektron Q9 costs $500 less.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB is hardtail (front only); the Vektron Q9 is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Ultimate T10 HMB | Vektron Q9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,499 | $2,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.48 per Wh | $7.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line Plus (Smart System) | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Drive system | Bosch | Bosch |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 540 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 85 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | 35-85 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | 35-70 miles (400Wh) |
| Est. real range | — | 25 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 48.3 lb |
| Max load | — | 276 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 60 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 1 |
| Class | — | Class 1 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore 10-speed derailleur, KMC E500EPT chain | Shimano Alivio 1x9 (11-32T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Tires | 700 x 54c (54-622) Schwalbe Smart Sam | 20 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | Bosch Purion |
| Frame | Aluminum | 7005 aluminium |
| Sizes | S-L (46-57 cm) | One size |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | Up to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.