Here’s our selection of heavy duty e-bikes that are the best for heavier riders. Note that e-cargobikes and emtbs are included as they are often a good choice for heavier riders because they are built to take plenty of weight / trail punishment respectively and so are often ‘overbuilt’ for many of the purposes they actually end up being used for.
We also focus on reputable makes as they often have exhaustive and stringent testing standards that make sure their e-bikes really are suitable for the weights they specify.
The Aventon Aventure, one of our favorite e-bikes overall, just so happens to be a top option for heavier riders.
Rated Payload Capacity: 400lbs / 136kg
The Aventon Aventure comes with plenty that should appeal to heavier riders: a large 750W motor, 720Wh battery, 80mm travel suspension fork, and 180mm hydraulic disc brakes, and you have the option of a step-thru frame. Another added bonus is the larger 4″ tires. You can let some air out of for added cushion while riding.
One drawback is that it’s a fairly heavy e-bike at 73 lbs, but the larger feel to the bike beneath you helps you feel sturdy while riding.
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus
Small but superstrong: Rad Power Bikes’ RadRunner Plus
Rated Payload Capacity: 300lbs / 136kg
A mini-cargo bike with superstrong small wheels and a frame made to take loads of weight. This bike is no speed demon. But the motor does provide you with a generous 80Nm of torque so it will reliably get you around town by taking care of most hills for you. “Controlled” is the word we often come back to with any of Rad Power’s bikes and that’s true for the Runner Plus as well. It’s reliable and you can expect predictable power delivery from the motor.
Himiway Cobra
400lbs of payload capacity and speed that helps riders fly
Rated Payload Capacity: 400lbs / 181kg
The Himiway Cobra is an all-terrain beast of a machine that blurs the line between e-bikes and dirt bikes.
It’s a heavy bike itself at 88lbs, but it’s absolutely sturdy and comes with full-suspension comfort. The 4.8″ tires are cushy, come with plenty of traction, and make you feel capable of handling most anything you’ll discover on roads or cross country.
Riders quickly discover that the 750W rear hub motor is the personification of unbridaled acceleration and speed. Tons of fun for those that can handle it, though it might not be the cup of tea for the faint of heart at higher PAS levels.
Blix Packa Genie
450lbs of carrying capacity and 200 different modular options.
Rated Payload Capacity: 450lbs / 204kg
The Blix Packa Genie is a great option if you need to carry roomy cargo or even small children on the bench seat. It’s comfortable and stable-handling. Robust enough to handle most things you throw at it.
One of the beauties here is in the modular accessories that Blix offers. You can change up the Packa Genie to the tune of 200+ different configurations to better accommodate your needs.
Riese & Muller Supercharger GT vario HS
The Riese and Muller Suercharger2 integrates two batteries into its frame. Heavier riders use more battery capacity.
Rated: Max cyclist weight 308lbs / 140kg
Riese and Muller build e-bikes to extremely high standards and their HS option on suitable models mean saddle, seatpost and pedals are all upgraded for heavier riders. The Supercharger GT Vario HS looks ideal for heavier, heavy riding e-bikers as it features huge 1000Wh battery capacity, mega-strong Enviolo continuously variable hub gearing, suspension seatpost and the HS upgrade.
BULLS Copperhead HD Wave
Rated: Max carrying capacity 330lbs / 150kg payload including rider
HD stands for heavy duty with the added benefit of an easy step-thru frame and frame size suitable for shorter heavier riders.
This BULLS Copperhead HD Wave packs true off-road capability in the form of a Performance Line CX motor, 625Wh battery, 120mm front suspension, 2.6″ wide knobbly tires and a large 203mm front brake rotor, all on a super strong frame. A 42 tooth bottom gear means tons of hill climbing ability too.
Stay tuned for more e-bike news and reviews and thanks for reading!
-Rich
