Best Electric Bikes for Hunting

Specs

• Motor: Ultra-mid drive
• Range: 40miles
• Wattage: 750W/1000W
• Top Speed: 20mph
• Load Capacity: 300lbs
• Battery: 48V/14.5Ah

The Backcountry mule elite is a versatile and efficient beast. It’s one of the best electric hunting bikes on the market and has been selling like hotcakes.

Appearance-wise, it doesn’t stand out in any special way. However, it is fully decked out, with everything you might expect from a high-end hunting bike. For starters, the frame is built from an aluminum alloy material that can easily resist impacts and harsh weather conditions.

The 18-inch frame is designed for riders with a minimum height of 5’9″ i.e., for people who can actually hunt (just kidding). Nonetheless, there is a step-through variant of this hunting ebike with the crossbar lowered for shorter riders. So make sure you check this before purchasing.

Other than that, there is a rear rack (for setting up pannier backpacks), front light, fenders, and 4-inch wide Maxxis Minion tires with Teflon liners for extra protection when weathering the rugged terrain.

Apart from the cool looks and sturdy components, the ultra mid-drive motors (with 1000W continuous power and 1500W peak output) will allow you to ride around with 300lbs of cargo (including yourself) at 20 miles per hour on harsh backcountry terrain, even when you’re going off the beaten path.

However, don’t worry about the high-end motor draining your battery life because with 14.5Ah on a 48V battery setup, you will be fine for a maximum range of 40 miles. However, if you prefer more juice, you can always go for the 21Ah upgrade that will give the Mule Elite hunting ebike a little more “oomph” to cover another dozen miles or so.

Also, the torque sensor in this hunting bike makes switching between gears and pedaling on flat terrain so much easier. There’s a significant improvement over the usual cadence sensors found in many hub-drive electric bikes.

Specs

• Motor: Bafang Mid-Drive
• Range: 37 miles
• Wattage: 1120W
• Top speed: 23 mph
• Load capacity: 332lb with 300lb towing capacity
• Battery: 2x52V 18Ah batteries (36Ah total)

The 2022 Rungu dualie rugged is an absolute unit. Built with two front wheels, each having its own separate suspension system, you won’t have to worry about front-wheel washouts ever again.

The 14.5-inch frame is built out from corrosion-resistant aircraft aluminum alloy material, it’s strong enough to carry around 332lbs of cargo on its back. The new “crunch-free” cross-bar design gives it a standover height of 26.5-inches, making sure that anybody with an average height can easily climb onto it.

The Maxxis Minion 4.8-inch fat tires are great to ride with, and they allow you to ride through steep hills (which have a maximum of 50% climbing gradient), 9-inches of soft sand or snow without ever putting your foot down. Also, this hunting e-bike doesn’t need a kickstand as it can balance itself on its own.

There are several variants to choose from: standard, rugged, XR, and XR Rubicon (Yes, named after the famous Rubicon trail). All these models include the same 1120W Bafang Mid-Drive motor and they are great at riding through rough terrain with hundreds of pounds of cargo and towing an extra 300lbs using haul trailers. (Thanks to its 2-inch ball hitch and 242ft-lbs of torque.)

In the standard variant, there is a 52V 15Ah battery for 37 miles of range. These battery capacities vary with the models where the rugged variant has 18Ah, and the XR models all come with dual battery configurations, doubling the maximum capacity to 36Ah.

Specs

• Motor: Hub-drive
• Range: Approx 19.38 miles
• Wattage: 1000W/750W
• Top speed: 20 mph
• Load capacity: 325lbs
• Battery: 48V 12.8Ah

At a glance, there’s nothing too crazy about Quietkat bikes. They are all solid electric bikes that can handle rough terrain with ease and this Fat tire Ranger E-bike is no exception.

There are three sizes for the Quietkat ranger hunting bikes: small, medium, and large where the small model has a 26-inch standing height while the medium and large models have a 27-inch; hence, there’s not a lot of difference but it is recommended that riders with a height of 5’6″-6′ stick to the medium size.

Also, the smaller model uses 4-inch wide Kenda Juggernaut tires with a 24-inch diameter while the medium and larger models use 4.5-inch wide tires with a 26-inch diameter. Regardless of the size, any of these electric hunting bikes can handle rough terrain without any major issues.

The 1000W (or 750W) rear hub motors may be a factor that you need to seriously reconsider before committing to this hunting e-bike. This bike may be more affordable than other high-end devices that utilize mid-drive motors but it won’t be very easy to ride, especially in rough terrains where you might need more power to push yourself (and your trailer) up steep hills.

That being said, what’s great about hub motors is that you can still drive them if the chain breaks. (Although it’s very unlikely that a hardened steel chain would snap)

The 48V 12.8Ah battery is enough to keep you going for a maximum of 20 miles at a top speed of 20mph without pedaling. There are five riding modes and these include full-throttle, pedal assistance, and walk-assist.

The battery takes 6-8 hours to fully recharge using the 150W solar panel (purchased separately) or normal charger. However, you can cut that time in half using Quietkat’s Pathfinder rapid charger. (That has a maximum current draw of 4 Amps.) Also, you can always carry a spare battery pack.

Specs

• Motor: Rear Hub Motor
• Range: 45 miles maximum
• Wattage: 750W
• Top Speed: 20mph
• Load Capacity: 275lb
• Battery: 48V, 589Wh-672Wh (approx 14Ah)

The Radrover 6 plus is a very affordable alternative compared to the typical hunting e-bike. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t tackle the great outdoors, it can, but you won’t get the most effortless experience.

At a glance, the Radrover 6 plus looks like any fat tire hunting e-bike. It’s got decent RTS spring fork suspension with 60mm of travel, hydraulic disc brakes, a decently-sized front, and rear fenders.

These Radrover 6 plus electric bikes come in two variants: the high-step and the step-through. Both models have a 17-inch frame, with the step-through model getting rid of the crossbar, making it easier for shorter people.

Speaking of which, the standover height of this e-bike is 30.5-inches. Therefore, anybody with a height of 5’4″-6’2″ can easily ride this.

In terms of power, the 750W (peak power) hub motor (located on the rear wheel) isn’t the best for off-road. However, you can have a productive and enjoyable hunting experience if you use it safely without pushing it too hard on steeper terrain.

The Radrover 6 plus isn’t necessarily an electric hunting bike. Instead, it’s meant to be more of a fat tire alternative to most mountain bikes.

The load capacity of this ebike is up to 275lbs which is why this ebike is also one of our recommended ebike for heavy riders.

The top speed of this bike is 20mph. Although, the 45-mile range and 672Wh battery are great for going further than you’ve ever gone before.

Specs

• Motor: Mid-drive
• Range: 35 miles
• Wattage 750W
• Top Speed: 19mph
• Load Capacity: 300lbs
• Battery 48V/14Ah

The Rambo roamer is a solid mid-range electric bike. It’s got all the building blocks of a great hunting bike that can handle rugged terrain with ease, all while carrying you, your hunting equipment and that turkey you managed to bag along the way.

This electric hunting bike doesn’t have a lot of color options. Nonetheless, the TrueTimber Viper Woodland Camo looks great and will help you fit right in when you’re riding around in the woods.

The hunting bike doesn’t come with a lot of accessories included in the box. Therefore, you might need to purchase accessories such as the fenders, rear rack, front light, and pannier bags separately.

This bad boy has Logan HD-E500 2 Piston Hydraulic disc brakes 180mm on both the front and rear wheel along with with a GT Mark front fork suspension. The aluminum alloy frame is a 19-inch size with a standover height of 29-inches; hence, anybody who’s over 5’6″ can ride this electric hunting bike, very easily.

The Mid-drive motor is great at delivering 88ft-lbs (120Nm) of torque. Although you won’t be able to pull a trailer with this motor, you can still carry 300lbs of equipment on this electric hunting bike.

The bike’s range is 35 miles thanks to a 48V 14Ah battery, it’s not the largest battery out there but considering the 750W maximum power output, this will do just fine for hill climbing. (As long as you don’t try to tackle 50% gradients with 300lbs of cargo.)

Specs

• Motor: Mid-Drive
• Range: 48 miles
• Wattage: 1000W/750W
• Top Speed: 20 mph
• Load Capacity: 325lbs with support for a trailer
• Battery: 48V/16Ah

The Quietkat Apex is designed to do the heavy lifting. This electric hunting bike comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large, where the medium option is ideal for hunters who are 5’6″-6′ tall. (26-inch standover height for the small size while 27-inch for the medium and large).

This electric bike has a custom inverted front fork suspension with a 150mm travel distance along with a 4-piston Tektro hydraulic brake system and a 9-speed SRAM drivetrain.

It has a pannier rack built into the frame itself; hence, you don’t need to purchase them separately. However, you will have to purchase other accessories such as the trailer, tire liners, and fenders separately.

This electric bike has a 1000W/750W mid-drive motor with a maximum speed of 20 mph. Coupled with the 48V 16Ah battery (with the option to purchase an extra battery pack), you can ride around for 48 miles on full throttle.

The mid-drive motors support ten distinct levels of pedal assistance, with multiple riding modes that include a walk-assist feature which is great for walking up those steeper hills when you’ve got a couple of extra pounds of deer on the trailer. Also, there is a quick-disconnect thumb throttle with a customizable LED display.

These models of hunting bikes come with a 26-inch diameter and 4.5-inch thick fat tires (for the medium-large models), and if necessary, you can swap them out for a 29-inch fat tire setup.

Also, these models support a two-wheeled game trailer and a single-wheeled cargo trailer. (Purchased separately.)

Specs

• Motor: Mid-Drive
• Range: 60 miles
• Wattage: 1000W
• Top Speed: 28mph
• Load Capacity: 350lbs
• Battery: 48V/17.5Ah

Addmotor’s Wildtan M-5600 is a solid beast. This brand of hunting bikes has several sweet core specs that would qualify it as one of the best alternatives to the mid-ranger on this list.

For starters, the 19-inch frame is built from 6061 Aluminum alloy with a standover height of 34-inches; hence, it fits most riders with an average height of 5’6″-6′. It has an integrated rear rack that is welded into the frame itself.

The other accessories included in the box are the fenders (mudguards), electric headlights, and battery taillights (Spanniga bicycle lights).

The tires are Kenda Juggernaught Pros with a 26-inch diameter and 4.5-inch thickness and there is an Air fork suspension with 120mm of travel.

The 1000S Mid-drive motor is great for hunting e-bikes and it can easily traverse small hills, rocky mountains, and muddy roads without a lot of difficulties. Apart from that, the 17.5Ah battery will ensure you get around 60 miles of range on full-throttle on any backcountry trails.

Also, the 350lbs load capacity is great for hauling your spoils back to camp.

Specs

• Motor: Rear-Hub
• Range: 40 miles
• Wattage: 500W
• Top Speed: 20mph
• Load Capacity: 300lbs
• Battery: 48V/13Ah

The Revibikes Predator electric bike is meant for more casual use and adventuring outdoors. Nonetheless, you can take it for hunting provided you install the necessary accessories (like the rear rack, fenders, etc.).

The Revibikes predator comes in three color variants: platinum grey, pearl white, and matte black. Unfortunately, there is no camo variant. The frame is built using a 6061 Aluminum alloy (see also ebike frame material guide) and they’ve designed the frame and crossbar so that it supports a wider height range. (5’4″-6’2″).

These fat tire bikes use a MOZO suspension front fork along with Tektro disc brakes for both the front and rear wheels. The tires have a 26-inch diameter with a 4-inch thickness.

The 500W BAFANG rear hub motor isn’t the best for climbing hills and hauling game. However, it will do a decent job of getting you back to camp or to where you’ve set up your trail cams. Also, I highly recommend getting a rear rack and front rack installed so you can easily carry gear and supplies.

The 13Ah battery isn’t amazing but it’s got enough juice to get you going for 40 miles on full throttle.

Specs

• Motor: Rear-Hub
• Range: 65 miles
• Wattage: 750W
• Top Speed: 30mph
• Load Capacity: 285lbs
• Battery: 48V/20Ah

The Surface 604 Boar Hunter is an impressive beast, and what sets it apart is the Rear-hub drive with torque sensors. Now that is a rare combination, one you might not find in many hunting e-bikes.

These electric hunting bikes come in two different sizes: the Small-Medium, with a 17.5-inch frame, and the Medium-Large, with a 19.5-inch frame. The small variant is better suited for riders who are 5’2″ to 5’7″ tall, whereas the larger variant suits anybody who’s 5’8″ to 6’8″ tall.

Apart from that, there are also two battery options: the 14Ah and the 20Ah. I highly recommend the 20Ah because it increases the maximum range to 65 miles. (something you’ll desperately need when deep in the woods.)

There is only one color option, and it is Kryptek’s Highland Camo which is guaranteed to provide effective camouflaging in a variety of backcountry locations.

The brakes are Tektro Auriga Hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors, and the tires are Kenda Juggernauts with a 26-inch diameter and 4.5-inch thickness.

The rear hub drive motor may not be able to compete with mid-drives and ultra mid-drive motors. However, the included torque sensor makes you feel like you’re riding a mid-drive motor. The class 3 option has a maximum speed of 30 miles, and you can haul 285lbs worth of cargo on the bike itself thanks to the built-in front and rear racks.