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Mokwheel Asphalt vs Vvolt Centauri II

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,499.99–$2,399, 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 Centauri II makes 50 Nm more torque.
  • The Asphalt costs $899 less.
  • The Asphalt carries 216 Wh more battery.
  • The Asphalt peaks 210 W higher.
  • The Centauri II is 11 lb lighter.
  • The Asphalt is rear hub; the Centauri II is mid-drive.
  • The Asphalt is hardtail (front only); the Centauri II is rigid.
  • The Asphalt has a throttle; the Centauri II has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

AsphaltCentauri II
Headline
Price$1,499.99$2,399
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.12 per Wh$4.90 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm120 Nm
Motor power500 W350 W
Peak power860 W650 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeMokwheelVvolt
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery706 Wh490 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity14.7 Ah13.6 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi60 mi
Range as stated50 to 60 milesUp to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist
Est. real range35 mi31 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight64 lb53 lb
Max load350 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 3
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed
DrivetrainShimanoGates carbon belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel100 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.4
DisplayLED, integrated
Frame6061 aluminum
SizesS/M, M/L, L/XL
Step-through optionYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYes
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 pagesThe Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard
Warranty2 yr

Specs transcribed from www.mokwheel.com on 09/21/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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