Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
1512Wh vs 779Wh avg
18.6 Wh/lb vs 10.7 Wh/lb avg
110 mi vs 67 mi avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
Weaknesses
8 h vs 4.7 h avg
500W vs 741W avg
6 features vs 7 features avg
0.31 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg
Compared with 65 similarly priced models ($749–$1,249), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 65 similarly priced e-bikes ($749–$1,249), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Burchda U8 is a commuter electric bike listed at $999. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a 1512Wh battery, a claimed 110 mile range, and a 25 mph top speed, at 82 lbs.
Next to the 65 other electric bikes in its price band ($749–$1,249), its strongest numbers are battery capacity (1512Wh vs 779Wh avg), energy density (battery size for the weight) (18.6 Wh/lb vs 10.7 Wh/lb avg), and claimed range (110 mi vs 67 mi avg). The tradeoffs are charge time (8 h vs 4.7 h avg) and motor power (500W vs 741W avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Burchda U8
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Peak Power
- 1000 W
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 1512 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 31.5 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 110 mi177 km
- Charge Time
- 8-9 h
- Removable Battery
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 150 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 81.5 lbs37 kg
- Max Load
- 350 lbs158.8 kg
- Rear Rack
- Fenders
- IP Rating
- IPX4
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 25 mph40.2 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Sizes
- One Size
- Min Seat Height
- 33.1"84 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 44.1"112 cm
- Overall Length
- 70.9"180 cm
Smart Features
- USB Output
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'2" – 6'2"157 – 188 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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