Have People Got eBike Power Wrong?

Are e-mountain bikes getting too fast, or are they still just "mountain bikes with a boost"? Steve Jones puts the latest 1,000W e-MTBs against the 80hp Stark Varg electric motocross bike to see where the limit truly lies. Plus, we break down the real-world difference between horsepower and torque to find out if your e-bike is closer to a traditional MTB or a full-blown electric monster.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Are e-MTBs too powerful?
00:44 - A decade of the Specialized Levo
01:21 - e-MTB vs Road Car acceleration
02:18 - The Contenders
03:35 - Drag Race: e-MTB vs 80hp Electric Monster
05:27 - Comparing legality: Roads vs Woods
06:24 - Can an e-MTB level the playing field?
08:24 - Horsepower vs Watts: The Scale of Power
13:21- Why e-MTBs aren’t e-Motos
18:23 Where do Pro Athletes fit in?

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