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Mokwheel Asphalt vs Trek FX+ 2

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,499.99–$2,299.99, 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 Asphalt costs $800 less.
  • The Asphalt assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Asphalt carries 186 Wh more battery.
  • The Asphalt claims 10 more miles of range.
  • The Asphalt makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The Asphalt carries 50 lb more total load.
  • The FX+ 2 is 8.2 lb lighter.
  • The Asphalt uses a torque + cadence sensor; the FX+ 2 uses a torque sensor.

Every spec, side by side

AsphaltFX+ 2
Headline
Price$1,499.99$2,299.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.12 per Wh$4.42 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm60 Nm
Motor power500 W500 W
Peak power860 W—
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMokwheel—
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery706 Wh520 Wh
Voltage48V—
Capacity14.7 Ah—
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi50 mi
Range as stated50 to 60 milesUp to 50 mi
Est. real range35 mi33 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight64 lb55.78 lb
Max load350 lb300 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Class—Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm63 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost—50 mm
Tires27.5 x 2.4650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp
DisplayLED, integratedLCD display
Frame6061 aluminumAlpha Gold Aluminum
Sizes—S-XL
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
Kickstand—Yes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
As the maker states it"UL 2849" stated on individual product pagesAll e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr—

Specs transcribed from www.mokwheel.com on 09/21/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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