Name: KBO Tornado
Brand: KBO Bike
Availability: InStock
Rating: 86 (6 reviews)

86/100

BikeRide Score

Users (3 ratings)

Experts (3 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Fat Tire, Comfort, Commuter, Beginners

Release Year

2023

Brand

KBO Bike

Charge Time

7 Hours

Maximum Range

45 Miles

Top Speed

22 mph

Watts

500 W

Torque

60 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

48V 14Ah

Class

Drive

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

72, 73 lb

Suspension

Front

Brake Type

Disc: Mechanical

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the KBO Tornado. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

9 reasons to buy

The KBO Tornado is available with a step-through or step-over frame.

The suspension fork and fat tires effectively absorb shocks during off-road test rides.

Reviewers appreciate the Tornado's stability.

The 4” fat tires demonstrate "excellent" traction on diverse terrains.

Experts commend the Tornado's “sturdy” build and 350lb payload capacity.

Owners say the saddle is comfortable.

The “clarity” and “simplicity” of the display pleases reviewers.

Buyers find the assembly process “hassle-free.”

The KBO Tornado comes with lights, fenders, a bell, and a rear rack.

8 reasons not to buy

Experts criticize the KBO Tornado's "slow" acceleration and overall “sluggishness.”

After unlocking speed settings, the acceleration remains "too slow," with no significant change in top speed.

The bike is heavy, weighing 72lb to 73lb.

Reviewers report squeaky brakes.

The lights are not powered by the battery.

KBO provides misleading power information, listing the 750W peak instead of the 500W nominal rating.

A reviewer complains that the step-through space is too narrow.

Two owners receive bikes that won't shift into first gear due to poorly indexed drivetrains, requiring adjustments.

Bottom line

The KBO Tornado is an entry-level fat-tire commuter with a 500W hub motor. It’s available as a step-through or step-over. Reviewers appreciate the suspension fork and knobby 4” tires that provide traction and bump absorption on pavement and light off-road terrains. Most reviewers deem the performance “adequate” for the price, but some criticize the slow acceleration and “sluggishness” on hills. Owners complain about squeaking brakes and poorly indexed gearing. Despite these concerns, the KBO Tornado's low price and tame power make it a “reasonable” option for e-bike newbies.