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Kepler High-Step
An e-bike with a 25.7″ step-over and a 400 lb total load.
- Motor
- 750W (1,940 peak) · 118 Nm
- Battery
- 1,040 Wh
- Range, claimed
- 50-75 mi
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Weight
- 98.6 lb
- List price
- $1,699
Available at
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✓ Specs checked Sep 29, 2026against arielrider.com · sources for each spec
Our scores
Fat-tire bike60 / 100
Ranks 8th of 10 ranked · see the top 10
Battery57 / 100
Ranks 9th of 10 ranked · see the top 10
Out of 100, from published figures only. How we score
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Ariel Rider publishes.
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
5′1″ min5′11″ max
Weight and load
Rider limit not publishedTotal 400 lb
Step-over, 25.7″
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Bike: 98.6 lb
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- 25.7″65 cmarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rider height
- 5′1″–5′11″155–180 cmarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Seat height
- Minimum 32 in, Maximum 39.6 inarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rider limit
- Not published by brandarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Total load
- 400 lb181 kg · rider plus cargoarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Seats
- —
Motor
- Rated power
- 750Warielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Peak power
- 1,940Warielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Torque
- 118 Nmarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- 1,040 Whstated by brandarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 52V · 20Aharielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Battery weight
- Not published by brandarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- 50-75 miarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Top speed
- 20 mph32 km/harielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- E-bike class
- Class 2 or 3has a throttlearielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Not published by brandarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Folded size
- Not published by brandarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Weight
- 98.6 lb45 kgarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wheels
- 24"arielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- 4-piston hydraulic, 203mm (front + rear), motor-cutoff leversarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Parking brake
- —
- Gears
- Shimano Altus 8-speed, 13-32Tarielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rear differential
- —
- Reverse
- —
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Air-spring fork, hydraulic lockout + rebound, 100mm travel, 15mm thru-axle; suspension…arielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Certifications
- UL 2849 + UL 2271 ('Certified in accordance with UL 2849 / UL 2271')arielrider.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Legal in your state
Can I ride it where I live?
Ariel Rider sells this as Class 2 or 3, with a 20 mph top speed.
✓ Class 2 or 3 e-bike in California
throttle, 20 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.
- Minimum age
- Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits, listed under local rules below.
- Where you can ride
- E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full California guide · Not legal advice.
✓ Class 2 or 3 e-bike in New Jersey
throttle, 20 mph
- License, registration
- Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.
- Helmet
- Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.
- Minimum age
- No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.
- Where you can ride
- Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New Jersey guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Check before buying
750W motor is over the under-750W limit.
- License, registration
- No driver license needed for any e-bike class.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.
- Minimum age
- No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.
- Where you can ride
- You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
✓ Class 2 or 3 e-bike in New York
throttle, 20 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.
- Helmet
- All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).
- Minimum age
- Riders must be at least 16.
- Where you can ride
- E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail Large
| This e-bike | Radster Trail Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | 25.7″ | 24″ |
| Total load | 400 lb | 370 lb |
| Weight | 98.6 lb | 78 lb |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
Compare with
Himiway D5 2.0 26" High-Step
| This e-bike | D5 2.0 26" High-Step | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | 25.7″ | 27.6″ |
| Total load | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Weight | 98.6 lb | 92 lb |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
