Jasion · Fat tire
The most fun-looking bike here, with real power and range for the money. Editor's score: 7.2/10.
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Data from Amazon.com, completed with the manufacturer's site and other retailers when something was missing. If a figure isn't published by any reliable source, we say so.
| Rated power | — not published |
|---|---|
| Peak power | 2,000 W |
| Torque | 99 Nm |
| Motor type | Brushless hub |
| Top speed | 30 mphSource: Amazon product title |
| Throttle | Yes |
| Battery capacity | 720 WhSource: Calculated from the 48 V × 15 Ah listed on Amazon |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Range with pedal assist | 70 mi |
| Range on throttle only | — not published |
| Charging time | — not published |
| Bike weight | — not published |
|---|---|
| Max load | 330 lb |
| Rider height | — not published |
| Wheel size | 20" |
| Tire width | 4" |
| Folding | No |
| Brakes | Disc |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full suspension |
| Gears | 7 |
| Frame | Moped-style with long padded seat |
| Display | — not published |
| Lights | Large headlight with horn, brake-activated tail light |
| Safety certification | — not published |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Battery | 48 V 15 Ah, removable, IPX6 |
|---|---|
| Riding modes | 5 |
| Seat | Long seat pad for a short passenger trip or cargo |
| Assembly | Arrives 85% pre-installed |
The RetroVolt goes for the moped look that's popular on beach paths and campuses: a long, flat padded seat, a big round headlight and chunky 20 × 4-inch fat tires. Underneath the style there are solid numbers, with a 2,000 W peak motor, 99 Nm of torque and a removable 48 V 15 Ah battery that works out to about 720 Wh.
Jasion claims up to 70 miles of range and lists up to 30 mph, which puts it well beyond Class 2 limits, so check what's allowed where you ride. Full suspension and the fat tires make it comfortable on rough streets and gravel, and the long seat can carry a short-trip passenger or cargo, within the 330 lb payload.
Five riding modes, a 7-speed drivetrain, a headlight with a horn and a brake-activated tail light round out the package. It arrives 85% assembled.
Jasion doesn't publish the weight, but a full-suspension, moped-style frame is never light. With 337 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, though, it has a much larger track record than most bikes at this price.
Best for: Riders who want a stylish, comfortable cruiser for beach paths, campus and town, with power to spare.
Our summary of the ratings published on Amazon.com.
337 ratings on Amazon
79% of 337 ratings are 4 or 5 stars. 11% give it 1 or 2 stars, a typical split for a powerful bike at this price.
The moped look, the comfortable ride and how much power it has for the price.
Seat and riding position are cruiser-style: it's more about comfort than sporty pedaling.
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