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Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser) vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-ThruXPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser) vs Carbon Classic Step-Thru

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages

What actually differs

Weight
Urtopia is 25 lb lighter
Lectric
66 lb total
Urtopia
41 lb
Total load
Lectric carries 90 lb more
Lectric
330 lb
Urtopia
240 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Lectric publishes one
Lectric
330 lb
Urtopia
Not published
We can't confirm Urtopia's rider limit.
Battery
Lectric has 90% more
Lectric
672 Wh
Urtopia
352.8 Wh
Top speed
Lectric is 8 mph faster
Lectric
28 mph
Urtopia
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru
    25 lb lighter overall.
  • Heavier riders
    Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)
    The only one with a published rider limit (330 lb).
  • Longest rides
    Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    About even
    18.5″ vs 18.8″ step-over.

Side by side

SpecLectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru
Fit
Step-over height
18.5″Better
18.8″
Rider height
5′2″–6′3″
5′1″–5′9″
Seat height
Min: 33" / Max: 45"
Max Seat Height 910 mm (36’’) ; Min Seat Height 825 mm (32’’)
Rider limit
330 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
330 lbBetter
240 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
350W
Peak power
1,310W
500W
Torque
85 NmBetter
45 Nm
Battery
Capacity
672 WhBetter
352.8 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 14Ah
36V · 9.8Ah
Battery weight
6 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 60 miles
Up to 72 milesBetter
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 2 or 3
Size and folding
Folds
Not published by brand
No
Folded size
Not published by brand
Doesn't fold
Weight
60 lb + 6 lb battery
41 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
700C
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
602 hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors (2.3mm thick)
TEKTRO Hydraulic disc brakes with power cut-off sensor; 'The 180mm hydraulic disc brakes'
Gears
8-speed; 11-32 tooth freewheel, Shimano Altus derailleur, 46-tooth chainring
Shimano ACERA 8-Speed ; 11T-40T, 8 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
SR SunTour XCM 32 suspension fork, up to 80mm of travel
Carbon fiber fork
Certifications
Certified to UL 2849; battery certified to UL 2271; tested to ISO 4210
UL 2849 ; UL 2271 & EN 50604 Certified
List price
Price
$1,399Better
$1,999

"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.