At a glance
The Ride1UP Vorsa FT XR is a hybrid electric bike listed at $1,695. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 30 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 72 lbs.
Next to the 134 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,271–$2,119), its strongest numbers are included features (10 features vs 8 features avg) and payload capacity (440 lbs vs 373 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are claimed range (30 mi vs 73 mi avg) and battery capacity (720Wh vs 859Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 27.5" wheels setup for ride comfort and an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 134 similar electric bikes by price. No hands-on testing yet.
Strengths & weaknesses
Designed for: Versatile Everyday RidingStrengths
10 features vs 8 features avg
Front suspension, 27.5" wheels
440 lbs vs 373 lbs avg
IPX6, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
30 mi vs 73 mi avg
720Wh vs 859Wh avg
10.0 Wh/lb vs 11.5 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 134 similarly priced models ($1,271–$2,119), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 134 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,271–$2,119) for context
Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-bikes.
How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-bikes for context.
Full Specifications
Ride1UP Vorsa FT XR
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Motor Brand
- AKM
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 95 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Throttle
- Throttle Type
- Thumb
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 30-60 mi
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Build Quality
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Star Union
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 203 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano Acera 8 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano Acera 8 Speed trigger shifter
- Cassette
- Shimano Acera 11 32T
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Front Travel
- 100 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 72 lbs32.7 kg
- Max Load
- 440 lbs199.6 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 150 lbs68 kg
- Fenders
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- GPS, Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 12 mo
Classification
- Category
- Hybrid
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 27.5"
- Tire Size
- 27.5x2.6
- Tire Category
- Fat
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Sizes
- One Size
Smart Features
- USB Output
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | One Size |
|---|---|
| Seat Height (min) | 31.37"79.7 cm |
| Seat Height (max) | 40.7"103.4 cm |
| Standover Height | 29.21"74.2 cm |
| Overall Length | 71.7"182.1 cm |
| Stack | 650.24 mm |
| Reach | 378.46 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.72 |
| Top Tube Length | 604.52 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 474.98 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 69° |
| Head Tube Length | 139.7 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68° |
| Chainstay Length | 449.58 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104.9 mm |
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'5" – 6'4"165 – 193 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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