Tuttio Soleil01 vs Riding’times GT73
Tuttio Soleil01
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Riding’times GT73
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It’s a promise we stand behind: If you find a lower price on a bike elsewhere, we will sell it to you for 10% less. For example, if you find a bike for $480 that we have listed at $500, we will offer you to buy it for $432 through BikeRide. The bike must be the same color and size, sold in the US and not include the use of a coupon.
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Specifications
Tuttio Soleil01
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Tuttio Soleil01. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
7 reasons to buy
- Tuttio’s Soleil01 electric motorcycle comes with the choice of orange, black, or silver suspension forks.
- Experts agree it’s easy to do wheelies on the Soleil01, and it's a good bike for new riders to practice.
- Reviewers say the throttle is responsive and easy to modulate.
- The brakes provide good stopping power, and one tester says they’re working well after five months of daily riding.
- Multiple testers praise the comfort of the seat.
- Most reviewers say the suspension works well on pavement and light off-road terrains.
- Reviewers find it easy to access the battery.
16 reasons not to buy
- Multiple reviewers complain that the kickstand drops or dangles down while riding.
- Most reviewers, including kids, find the power underwhelming, with the bike struggling on hills.
- Testers get just 15 to 17 miles of range at full throttle.
- The “flimsy” thin plastic fenders break quickly.
- An expert says the suspension is insufficient for “proper off-roading and jumps.”
- A 165lb rider complains about the “scary” rebound, saying the bike bounces the rider up after landing a jump.
- The suspension fork isn’t adjustable.
- One reviewer complains of the noisy ride, with various parts of the bike rattling. Another says the rear suspension is annoyingly loud after a month of riding.
- The nine-hour charge time is lengthy.
- The tires wear quickly, according to two testers who have had the bike for one month and five months.
- The brake pads on a test bike have to be shaved down so the disc fits in the caliper.
- Assembly is time-consuming and challenging, according to testers and owners, installation of the pegs being especially confusing.
- A tester and an owner complain that the plastic brake levers snap easily.
- Several owners report broken or defective parts and failed or malfunctioning electronics soon after getting the bike.
- A reviewer and multiple buyers receive packages with parts missing.
- Many buyers complain that Tuttio’s customer support is unhelpful and unresponsive.
Bottom line
The Tuttio Soleil01's KTM-inspired colorway and accessible price point have caused a stir in the electric mini dirt bike scene. This is a motor vehicle, and shouldn’t be ridden on the road or public trails without the appropriate license and registration. Experts say the Soleil01 is ideal for riders who want to learn to wheelie, thanks partly to the controlled power output, but it’s underpowered for adults. Though there are many satisfied Soleil01 owners, and some testers consider it a good deal, a worrying number of experts and owners raise concerns about the quality of the bike and Tuttio’s support.Riding’times GT73
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Riding'times GT73. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
6 reasons to buy
- Experts say the GT73 handles and maneuvers well on light off-road terrain, including muddy trails.
- A tester praises the dirt bike tires for their traction and puncture resistance.
- Two reviewers find the suspension works well to absorb light bumps.
- The GT73 can reach 35mph in Turbo mode (max assist) using either PAS or the throttle.
- This bike comes with fenders, lights, and pegs to replace the cranks.
- The GT73 arrives mostly assembled, and the rest of the process is easy, according to reviewers.
15 reasons not to buy
- The GT73's product webpage and owner's manual are full of inaccuracies and contradictory specifications.
- At 126.1lb, the GT73 is extremely heavy.
- Testers are disappointed by the GT73's hill climbing performance, given its 1,000W motor.
- Riding'times misleadingly lists the bike's top speed as 37mph, though this is without a rider.
- A 150lb tester gets just 19 miles of off-road riding from both batteries.
- The slight throttle lag frustrates testers, and one finds the power delivery jerky.
- The batteries can be difficult to remove and insert. One reviewer has to move the battery mounts to get it to fit.
- Experts say brakes aren't powerful enough for this heavy bike.
- The pedal assist and throttle speed settings aren't adjustable.
- The suspension isn't adjustable.
- With a fixed seat height of 33.4”, riders under 5’9” may struggle to fit.
- This e-bike exceeds all classifications and is illegal to use on public roads and trails.
- A tester complains about having to carry two battery keys and an NFC key to start the bike.
- The short rear fender fails to keep mud and grime off the bottom battery.
- Testers recommend following the assembly videos, not the poorly written manual.