Fastest/strongest bike under $2000???

[TMH]

One bike which the O.P. might be interested in (although it does NOT have a separate throttle) would be the Gepida Fastida. Seems to have an excellent spec, and is built by a very well known (at least in Europe) and well established company. And Crazy Lenny's currently has them on overstock sale for $1,980 (normal shipping price would be +$200, but when I spoke with them last week they were firm on the bike price but said that they could drop the shipping cost to $50). 28mph speed pedelec. Also note that it comes from the factory with an electronic horn - might be good for the O.P. to use while corralling his kids on their e-bikes!

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EBR review of the bike:
https://electricbikereview.com/gepida/fastida-xt-10/

 

[TMH]

Fortunately I don't need another scrambler since I have this one in the garage:

Didn't meet the under $2k price of the original post anyway!

However I did pre-order a HyperScorpion back in February for my wife. I had recently bought another bike from them, so they let me have the $400 Valentine's Day 2-bike discount. At the time the HS was on pre-sale for $2,399, so (pre-tax) I was able to get it for $1,999 - Meets the OP criteria! Unfortunately they've jacked up the price quite a bit since then, and delivery date has slipped from May to (at least) July.

Hers will be the clear-coated brushed aluminum 'color'. She does like speed, and this one should be fast and strong!

 

[TMH]

Yes, all of the Scramblers from the '60's were very different. It was a time when most riders could not afford multiple bikes for specific purposes, so they took their standard street bike, gave it a taller suspension and some more multi-purpose tires, maybe fabbed up a bash plate for engine protection and raised the muffler(s). Then they could go out and play off road during the weekend. Maybe even participate in some Hare Scramble races. And hop right back on the bike Monday morning for the commute to work.

Simpler times back then. Now most of the Scramblers are "lifestyle" bikes. But at least they are getting some younger riders into motorcycling!

 

[Mateo's Dad]

I just did some research, looks like the idea of scrambler bikes isn't new.
Although in motorcycle industry, there are Ducati Scrambler, Triumph Scrambler, etc... but that would a different debate.

Anyways, the ebike version of scramblers got the inspiration from these motorcycles.
For example, I was able to find a motorcycle as old as 1969 Kawasaki Coyote.

Kawasaki Coyote

Coleman CT200U

Bonanza Minibike

Doodle Bug

Baja Mini

Taco 100B

American Racer 215

These are definitely the inspiration for the new electrified versions were seeing today. Benefits of electricity being zero emissions, very little noise, headlights and taillights and pedals to blend in with the bicycle crowd. It's awesome to see the heritage of these classic little scramblers and the motorcycles too. If I wasn't so into EVs a gas version would be pretty cool too!

I missed out on the Juiced Scorpion pre-order and the X-Class is now at the same price that it was then. Looking at the frames and suspension, the Scorpion has the better setup in my opinion. The rear dual shock absorbers just look stronger than the single unit of the X-Class. Sure the cost to replace them might be double but the overall durability likely is better on the Scorpion. Also the Scorpion has a step-through design making it easier to mount (I'm getting old so I can appreciate that).

 

[bgates2012]

check this out https://voltariders.com/best-electric-bikes-under-2000/