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Mokwheel Asphalt vs Ride1Up Vorsa

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,345–$1,499.99, 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 Vorsa makes 25 Nm more torque.
  • The Vorsa carries 90 lb more total load.
  • The Vorsa costs $155 less.

Every spec, side by side

AsphaltVorsa
Headline
Price$1,499.99$1,345
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.12 per Wh$1.87 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm95 Nm
Motor power500 W750 W
Peak power860 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMokwheelAKM
Drive systemAKM
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery706 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity14.7 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi60 mi
Range as stated50 to 60 miles30-60 miles
Est. real range35 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight64 lb65 lb
Max load350 lb440 lb
Rack capacity150 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano Acera
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor203 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.427.5 x 2.6
DisplayLED, integratedRide1Up color display (iOS Find My, USB-C out)
Frame6061 aluminumAlloy
SizesXR, ST
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL 2849" stated on individual product pagesTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty2 yr1 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from www.mokwheel.com on 09/21/2026 and ride1up.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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