Furious Havoc X2 48V AWD Review: A Dual-Motor Folding Beast?

Design & Ergonomics

The Havoc X2 48V AWD features a robust, folding fat-tire frame with distinctive mag wheels. It comes with BMX-style handlebars that reviewers find to be comfortable and provide good control. The bike is praised for its soft, wide, and comfortable seat. However, its ergonomics are better suited for taller riders. One reviewer, who is 6 feet tall, found it comfortable, but noted the minimum seat height of 35.5 inches would be challenging for shorter riders, suggesting a minimum height of 5'7" or 5'8". The bike's heavy weight of around 92 lbs makes it difficult to lift, which is a key consideration despite its folding design. The manufacturer acknowledges the tall seat height issue due to a large battery and offers to swap for a lower-capacity, shorter battery to accommodate smaller riders.

Performance Review

Motor Performance (Peak W & Torque)

The dual 48V 750W motors are the bike's main event, delivering what reviewers describe as "crazy" and "very, very powerful" performance. The system provides incredible acceleration and phenomenal hill-climbing ability. In a hill climb test, it easily surpassed standard 750W bikes. Even in single-motor mode (rear-wheel drive only), the bike demonstrates impressive power, with one reviewer stating it was the fastest 750W bike they had ever tested up a hill. The front motor adds a significant amount of torque, which can cause considerable wheel spin from a standstill if not managed carefully. To address this, Furious Ebikes included a programmable "slow start" setting that acts like traction control, limiting power to the front wheel for a much smoother and grippier launch.

Battery Life & Real-World Range Test

The Havoc X2 is equipped with a large 48V 20Ah Samsung cell battery, totaling 960 watt-hours of capacity. The manufacturer gives a wide estimated range of 60km to 100km (approx. 37 to 62 miles). A specific real-world range test for the 48V model was not found, but performance will heavily depend on whether you are using the power-hungry dual-motor mode or the more efficient single-motor mode. Given the bike's power and weight, riders should expect the lower end of that range estimate, especially when frequently using the AWD and throttle.

Ride Quality & Handling

Thanks to its dual suspension system—an RST Guide air fork in the front and a rear air shock—the Havoc X2 delivers a comfortable and smooth ride. The 20" x 4" Kenda Krusade fat tires also contribute to absorbing bumps and are noted to be surprisingly quiet on pavement for their aggressive tread. Handling is a tale of two scenarios. At low speeds, especially on challenging, steep off-road terrain, the bike is described as a "mountain goat" that can climb almost anything. However, its heavy weight and the immense power of the front motor demand caution. Reviewers warn that applying throttle in a slow turn can cause the front wheel to spin and slide out from under the rider. At high speeds off-road, the ride can become bumpy, as it is still a hardtail frame despite the suspension.

Brakes

The bike is equipped with Zoom hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm or 203mm rotors. These brakes include a motor cut-off safety feature. Reviewers generally find the Zoom brakes to provide good, responsive stopping power, which is essential for a bike with this much speed and weight. One reviewer noted some squeaking, but attributed it to shipping damage on a prototype model.

Drivetrain

The Havoc X2 features an 8-speed Shimano Acera derailleur paired with an 11-32T freewheel and a large 52T front crankset. This gearing setup is effective at preventing "ghost pedaling" at higher speeds. The bike uses a Level 1 torque sensor for pedal assist, which provides a more natural and responsive feel by activating the motor based on the pressure applied to the pedals. Power delivery is reported to be very smooth.

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