Motorbikes are only good in flats with 5" to 10" of powder; they are not good in the mountains. This is a far cry from a snowmobile. Horrible on hard-pack or ice; actually dangerous. They get stuck in over 10" of powder. This is just a cheap electric mountain bike with a ski. If you want a real snowmobile bike, then get a Talaria MX4 ($4k) with a TrackNGo ($4k), 100% better. My kids, wife, and I tried both and ended up ditching the Moonbike and waiting to take turns on the Talaria MX4 with TrackNGo. Night and Day difference. Moonbike staff lied to me and said it would make it to my cabin. Nope! Ran out of juice and it wouldn't make it up hills. They said they would allow me to return it if it didn't. Nope! they lied. Really bad company and really bad product = perfect recipe for bankruptcy.
Having issues getting proper documentation from Moonbikes to get DMV registration and insurance. Buyer beware. Did you use the sport mode? Which setting? If the frame was high strength aluminum it would probably shave off 30 to 40lbs. I transport mine on a hitch carrier…no trailer.
I was under the impression that this had identical hardware specs to a street legal class 2 or 3 ebike if it tops out at 25mph max. If so, I'm not sure if it is legally required for registration in the states. I can't speak for Canada tho
I don't man, they sold out world wide. The big cost is in the batteries. Basically each battery is 1500wh and if you were to buy the exact same size battery from goal zero they are $1,800 each. The MoonBike can have 2 of them to give you 3 hours of riding time. Thats $3,600 in just batteries alone.
Great question! We chose to compare the Moonbikes to snowmobiles because that is currently the most common gas-powered snow vehicle that people use for winter recreation. But you're right that a more direct comparison would be to a gas-powered snowbike. The advantages of the electric Moonbikes over gas snowbikes are: Instant torque - no need to rev up a motor Lower maintenance with fewer moving parts Quieter operation No exhaust fumes The tradeoffs are shorter range and lower top speeds compared to gas. Overall we found the electric power and quiet operation to be big advantages around town and for quick backcountry access for ski touring. But gas snowbikes may still be preferable for long distance trail riding. Hope this helps explain our thinking! Let us know if you have any other questions.
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Amazing. But too expensive.
For about $3000, I'm in.
"Starting at $8,900" LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
You guys are nuts. What a blast. No screaming engine in the woods. No mixing gas. Dig it. Ninja . .
Dude that looks like so much fun!
Motorbikes are only good in flats with 5" to 10" of powder; they are not good in the mountains. This is a far cry from a snowmobile.
Horrible on hard-pack or ice; actually dangerous. They get stuck in over 10" of powder. This is just a cheap electric mountain bike with a ski. If you want a real snowmobile bike, then get a Talaria MX4 ($4k) with a TrackNGo ($4k), 100% better. My kids, wife, and I tried both and ended up ditching the Moonbike and waiting to take turns on the Talaria MX4 with TrackNGo. Night and Day difference.
Moonbike staff lied to me and said it would make it to my cabin. Nope! Ran out of juice and it wouldn't make it up hills. They said they would allow me to return it if it didn't. Nope! they lied. Really bad company and really bad product = perfect recipe for bankruptcy.
Does it have a reverse?
Does it have swappable batteries?
Does it have reduced performance or charging ability if the temperature drops too low?
- yes
- yes, you can remove and swap batteries.
- I’ve heard yes, but i have not experienced that yet.
@@edgereport
Thanks a bunch for the response. Much appreciated.
Having issues getting proper documentation from Moonbikes to get DMV registration and insurance. Buyer beware. Did you use the sport mode? Which setting? If the frame was high strength aluminum it would probably shave off 30 to 40lbs. I transport mine on a hitch carrier…no trailer.
We have been preferring "normal" for the most part. Both normal and sport mode have the same top speed, sport just has a stepper throttle curve.
I was under the impression that this had identical hardware specs to a street legal class 2 or 3 ebike if it tops out at 25mph max. If so, I'm not sure if it is legally required for registration in the states. I can't speak for Canada tho
@@Shmogeote I suspect when used on government land they will treat it as a snowmobile and require registration.
How much do you think the frame weighs?
@@CredibleHulk 70lbs…80lbs maybe..
Who would spend that kind of money to only ride 1.5 hours a day? Not practical.
I don't man, they sold out world wide. The big cost is in the batteries. Basically each battery is 1500wh and if you were to buy the exact same size battery from goal zero they are $1,800 each. The MoonBike can have 2 of them to give you 3 hours of riding time. Thats $3,600 in just batteries alone.
Let's see what betavolt can actually do! It may be what is needed if they can pull it off!
It's another Ford Lighting. What a Joke those turned into.
Solid Hot Rod reference lol
Why compare to a snowmobile and not a gas powered snowbike? It's an electric snowbike not an electric snowmobile.
Great question! We chose to compare the Moonbikes to snowmobiles because that is currently the most common gas-powered snow vehicle that people use for winter recreation.
But you're right that a more direct comparison would be to a gas-powered snowbike. The advantages of the electric Moonbikes over gas snowbikes are:
Instant torque - no need to rev up a motor
Lower maintenance with fewer moving parts
Quieter operation
No exhaust fumes
The tradeoffs are shorter range and lower top speeds compared to gas. Overall we found the electric power and quiet operation to be big advantages around town and for quick backcountry access for ski touring. But gas snowbikes may still be preferable for long distance trail riding.
Hope this helps explain our thinking! Let us know if you have any other questions.
The questions remains: Buy a Taiga Nomad or a Moonbike?
Never tried the Taiga Nomad, looks really cool. It's about 10k more than the Moonbike though.
How is it to cross paved roads?
Not something I would recommend