The Stealth Hurricane has no pedals, just pegs like you’d find on a motocross bike. In this sense, it might not fit perfectly here amongst the other electric bicycles with pedal assist modes and smaller 350 watt motors. This thing is really meant for fast, powerful rides… competitions and jumps. But hey, it’s electric and its two siblings (the Fighter and Bomber) do have pedals so I wanted to include it here and point out the differences.
The frame, shocks, wheels and overall construction of the Hurrican resembles the Stealth Bomber most closely. This is because it comes standard with the larger 1.5 kilowatt-hour battery pack. We’re talking about 72 volts of power with 20 amp hours of capacity. It’s huge, and it’s responsible for making this bike weigh a lot (between 84 or 105 pounds depending on the motor you pick). The cells are made with Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry which is known for being stable and long lasting. Considering the high rate of charge (just 4 hours from empty) and drain (about two hours ride time) this pack can endure, it’s nice to have stable chemistry and that goes double if you take a spill. The only downside is the weight, the energy density of LiFePo is less than other types of Lithium-ion and thus, more cells to reach equivalent capacity.
The front fork, brakes and tires are all upgradable or customizable on this bike, as with the other Stealth models, but the big choice is really which motor to get. There’s the smaller 3,000 watt motor (used on the Stealth Fighter) or the higher end 4,500 watt motor (used on the Stealth Bomber). Again, this bike is basically setup to approximate either of those two bikes with the exception that it always has the larger battery pack. So if you get the smaller motor (can’t believe I’m calling 3,000 watts small) then your top speed will be 32 miles per hour vs. 50 with the higher end motor. They both offer regeneration mode, are relatively quiet (65 decibels at top speed), and live in the rear hub.
The Hurricane is really an interesting creation. The closest competitor I can think of is the ZERO electric motorcycle that comes street ready with turn signals, lights and a more professional dash. The ZERO is however, much heavier weighing between 250 and 450 depending on the model (the FX is the lightest and most comparable to the Hurricane here). I would guess that the Hurricane is more durable in terms of off road riding and taking jumps but I can’t really say… All I know is that Dustin (the guy who let me test ride a bunch of Stealth ebikes in Arizona) is pretty daring when it comes to jumping and off road riding and his bike was still holding up.
So how would you use the Stealth Hurricane? I guess any way you’d uses a motocross bike or a dual sport. The big benefits of any electric bike/motorcycle are the reduced noise, inexpensive fuel and high torque. The downsides of course are limited range and high cost. The Hurricane comes in several different colors, is moddable (fairly simple to work on and upgrade) and light weight. You get a solid warranty and the feel of a very nimble motocross bike with some pretty impressive power and speed. I’d love to have something like this if I lived out in the country or near a dirt track. If you’re concerned about the ~35 mile range (and willing to pedal to get home) or don’t mind off-center footing then consider one of the other Stealth electric bikes.
ben balban
8 years agoStealth Fighter, Stealth Hurricane love the look of the bike and the 30 to 50 miles range is good a bit Heavy but not available in Euro. I live in Spain are they going to sold in the euro. Easy Motion Neo 650B Jumper and the Easy Motion Neo Jumper so good had a go on both love them I’ll buy one the if the stealth is not going to be sold in the euro thank you one more person to add the Electric Bike.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Ben, yeah! The Stealth bikes are very cool but definitely heavy and expensive. I think the higher power makes them less common, especially in Europe. The Easy Motion Neo ebikes are very good and more widely available. I hope you enjoy whichever bike you get! Ride safe.
Replydaniel thatcher
8 years agoCan I buy the stealth bomber or hurricane 4500w motor battery swing arm and wheel please
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Daniel, I’m not actually a shop and do not sell the Stealth electric bikes so unfortunately I cannot answer this for you directly. I think your best bet would be to visit their official website here and then maybe reach out with their contact form. Good luck!
Replyhenrik
7 years agohi i was wondering if you know how to make it street legal
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoHi Henrik! The laws are different in each state and I’m afraid that even if you were to satisfy them perfectly you might be harassed by law enforcement that isn’t up to speed and would perceive this as a motorcycle or moped (which it is technically). The laws for most states are motor size <= 750 watts and top speed unassisted of 20 mph. The Hurricane doesn't have pedals which really sets it apart from the other Stealth electric bikes, you can't move it without battery power and for a lot of people that makes it "not" a bicycle...
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