Ariel Rider Kepler Step-Thru vs Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, LargeKepler Step-Thru vs Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Large
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Mokwheel is 17 lb lighter
Ariel Rider
97.4 lb
Mokwheel
80 lb
Total load
Mokwheel carries 50 lb more
Ariel Rider
400 lb
Mokwheel
450 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Ariel Rider has 11% more
Ariel Rider
1,040 Wh
Mokwheel
940 Wh
Top speed
Mokwheel is 8 mph faster
Ariel Rider
20 mph
Mokwheel
28 mph
Mokwheel is outside Class 1–2.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryMokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Large17 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAriel Rider Kepler Step-ThruLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even17″ vs 17.2″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAriel Rider Kepler Step-ThruMokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Large
Fit
Step-over height
17.2″
17″Better
Rider height
5′1″–5′9″
5′5″–6′5″
Seat height
Minimum 32 in, Maximum 39.6 in
Min Saddle Height 34"; Max Saddle Height 42"
Total load
400 lb
450 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,940W
1,100W
Torque
118 NmBetter
90 Nm
Battery
Capacity
1,040 WhBetter
940 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
52V · 20Ah
48V · 19.6Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
50-75 mi
Up To 80 MilesBetter
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Outside Class 1–3
Size and folding
Weight
97.4 lb
80 lbBetter
Wheels
24"
26"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
4-piston hydraulic, 203mm (front + rear), motor-cutoff levers
TEKTRO TKD171 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Gears
Shimano Altus 8-speed, 13-32T
Shimano 8-Speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Air-spring fork, hydraulic lockout + rebound, 100mm travel, 15mm thru-axle; suspension…
110mm Adjustable Suspension with Lockout (front fork)
Certifications
UL 2849 + UL 2271 ('Certified in accordance with UL 2849 / UL 2271')
UL 2849
List price
Price
$1,699Better
$1,699.99
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.