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Mokwheel Asphalt vs Mokwheel Mesa Lite
I've reviewed both of these on my channel. The numbers below are from each brand's listing and my own testing; the takes are from my reviews. "Not listed" means I don't have a verified number for it yet.
Key differences
- The Mokwheel Asphalt has the bigger battery: 706 Wh vs 529 Wh.
- Motor: 500 W on the Mokwheel Asphalt vs 350 W on the Mokwheel Mesa Lite.
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Mokwheel Asphalt
6.5 AEB Scorehow it worksFull-size torque-sensor commuter at $1,499.99 (on sale from $1,799.99 as of Oct 28, 2026).
Mokwheel Mesa Lite
6.0 AEB Scorehow it worksA simple, well-equipped pavement commuter for first-time riders; small motor, no suspension, and no longer sold.
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Side by side
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | Not listed |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Motor | 500 W | 350 W |
| Battery | 706 Wh | 529 Wh |
| Rated range | 60 mi | 50 mi |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 in (Mokwheel) | 27.5 x 2.4 in (Mokwheel) |
| Weight | 64 lb (Mokwheel) | 51 lb (Mokwheel) |
| Brakes | Tektro hydraulic disc (Mokwheel) | Mechanical disc |
| Max load | 350 lb | 350 lb |
| AEB Score | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Buy | See the Mokwheel Asphalt | See Mokwheel's current city bikes |
What I said about the Mokwheel Asphalt
Full-size torque-sensor commuter at $1,499.99 (on sale from $1,799.99 as of Oct 28, 2026).
Buy it if you want a full-size commuter with a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes, a thumb throttle, and a rack and fenders already on it. That's what I rode for several weeks (0:06 to 0:09, 0:55 to 1:15, 6:48 to 7:15). At about 6'1" and 200 lb, it fit me perfectly (1:18 to 1:23). Skip it if you ride rough trails. It has a front suspension fork and no rear suspension. I said it's completely fine on paved paths (1:46 to 1:58). The deciding factor: price. I said at about $1,500 it's a fantastic deal if you catch it on sale (7:15 to 7:23). As of Oct 28, 2026, Mokwheel lists it at $1,499.99, on sale from $1,799.99 (Mokwheel). See the Mokwheel Asphalt ($1,499.99 as of Oct 28, 2026)
My video review, published
Liked
- Torque sensor
- Hydraulic brakes
- Rack, fenders, lights included
Didn't
- No rear suspension
What I said about the Mokwheel Mesa Lite
A simple, well-equipped pavement commuter for first-time riders; small motor, no suspension, and no longer sold.
Buy the Mesa Lite if this is your first e-bike and you'll ride mostly pavement. It's a simple bike to hop on and go (4:26 to 4:39). It comes with a rear rack, front and rear fenders, and lights built into the frame (1:08 to 1:33, 3:42 to 3:46). It fit me well at 6'1" (1:33 to 1:38). Skip it if your rides include a lot of gravel or broken pavement. There is no suspension at all, and you feel the bumps on gravel (2:50 to 2:52, 4:03 to 4:11). Also skip it if you want power. It has a 350W motor, where similar bikes like the Aventon Level use 500W (3:26 to 3:37). The deciding factor: price versus power. At $999 it was a lot of bike for the money when I tested it (4:41 to 4:52). But the motor is small for this size of bike, and Mokwheel no longer sells it. See Mokwheel's current city bikes (the Mesa Lite product link now goes to Mokwheel's city commuter collection, as of Oct 23, 2026)
My video review, published
Liked
- Rack and fenders included
- Integrated head and tail lights
- Full color display
- Great thumb/index shifter
- Throttle from zero
Didn't
- No suspension
- Only 350W
- Not hydraulic brakes
- Battery not color-matched
- Discontinued
Who should skip each one
- Mokwheel Asphalt: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: No rear suspension
- Mokwheel Mesa Lite: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: No suspension
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