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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Varied Terrain Including Sand and SnowStrengths
750W vs 649W avg
IP45, safe for light rain
28 mph vs 25 mph avg
Weaknesses
50 mi vs 77 mi avg
308 lbs vs 392 lbs avg
6 h vs 5.1 h avg
9.7 Wh/lb vs 11.2 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 66 similarly priced models ($1,874–$3,124), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 66 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,874–$3,124), 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 NIU BQi FAT Tire 300 Step Through is an all terrain electric bike listed at $2,499. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 768Wh battery, a claimed 50 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 79 lbs.
Next to the 66 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,874–$3,124), its strongest numbers are motor power (750W vs 649W avg) and top speed (28 mph vs 25 mph avg). The tradeoffs are claimed range (50 mi vs 77 mi avg) and payload capacity (308 lbs vs 392 lbs avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IP45, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
NIU BQi FAT Tire 300 Step Through
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub Brushless
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 1000 W
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Assist Levels
- 3
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 768 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 16 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 50 mi80.5 km
- Charge Time
- 6 h
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Cassette
- 8 Speed, 12 32T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
Ride Comfort
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 79 lbs35.8 kg
- Max Load
- 308 lbs139.7 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 66 lbs29.9 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IP45
- Lights
- Display
- TFT
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- All Terrain
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 26"
- Tire Size
- 26x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
- Tire Brand
- NIU
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 34.3"87.1 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 41.7"105.9 cm
Smart Features
- USB Output
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