VTUVIA
GIRAFFE
Model year 2026
$1,5994
Price and specs last reviewed Jul 5, 2026
The VTUVIA GIRAFFE is a step-thru city commuter with a 48V 500W rear hub motor (750W peak) and 65 Nm of torque-sensor assist. At 60 lbs with a 300 lb payload rating and up to 50 miles of range, it is built for comfortable daily commuting rather than off-road riding.
- ✓ 500W motor
- ✓ 48V 14.0Ah battery
- ✓ 20 mph top speed
CommutingOff-roadRecreationSport
Scores
How we score →Overall score
4
Value
1.1
Range
3.8
Power
2.5
Comfort
6
Build quality
6
Versatility
8
Specifications
Motor & Drivetrain
- Motor type
- Rear hub
- Motor brand
- Hub
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Assist levels
- 5
- Class
- Class 1 (pedal-assist, 20 mph)
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Throttle
- No
Battery
- Capacity
- 14 Ah
- Range (claimed)
- 30 mi
- Range (real-world)
- ~22 mi
- Charge time
- 6 hrs
- Removable
- No
Frame & Comfort
- Frame type
- Step-through
- Material
- Aluminum
- Wheel size
- 26"
- Weight
- 60 lbs
- Max. payload
- 300 lbs
- Suspension
- none
Gearing
- Type
- Derailleur
- Speeds
- 7
- Brand
- Generic
- Warranty
- 2 yr
Who is this bike for?
Best for
- ✓Commuting riders
- ✓Off-road riders
- ✓Recreation riders
- ✓Sport riders
- ✓Heavier riders (supports up to 300 lbs)
Consider alternatives if you...
- ○Need to lift the bike frequently — at 60 lbs it is heavy
- ○Ride steep hills regularly (a mid-drive motor handles climbs better)
- ○Want premium components across every spec
- ○Want throttle-only riding without pedaling
