Delivery was fast (took about a week to California). The high-carbon steel frame feels indestructible, though it makes the bike a bit heavy (around 120lbs with battery). Mechanical assembly was straightforward, but the included user manual was pretty vague—thankfully there are plenty of video guides online for this type of hub motor setup. The hydraulic brakes are massive (203mm discs) and stop on a dime. Knocked off one star just for the manual and the fact that the rear shock is a bit stiff out of the box, but after adjusting it, it rides like a dream.

I was skeptical at first, but after putting about 150 miles on this R6000, I am blown away. The 7000W peak power is no joke. The acceleration is instant and it pulls hard up steep muddy trails without sweating. Hit 53mph on a flat gravel road easily. The inverted front fork handles jumps much better than I expected for a bike at this price point. The NFC card unlock is a super neat feature, no keys to lose in the woods. If you want Surron-level fun without spending $5k+, this is it.