Hunting Electric Bikes
A hunting electric bike is like all terrain ebikes that gets you into the timber before light without an engine announcing you. We build three of them here — one mid-drive climber and two fat-tire models — and every number below comes off the spec sheet, not the banner. Read it straight: what these bikes do for a hunt, and where you still need a trailer or a rack we don't bolt on for you.
What Are Hunting Ebikes
A hunting eBike is a pedal-assist bike built to get you into the backcountry quietly and haul gear back out — the electric motor lets you cover miles of rough ground without the engine noise or scent trail of an ATV, so you reach a stand or glassing spot before first light without spooking game. What separates one from a regular eBike is not a label on the frame; it is the hardware underneath.
Leoguar Hunting Ebikes
We do not ship these with camo wraps, gun scabbards or a trailer in the box. What they bring is the torque, range, float and payload that actually decide whether a bike works in the field — add the camo and rack you prefer, and the bike does the hard part.
| Spec | Trailblazer Mid-Drive | Fastron SO Fat Tire | Fastron ST Fat Tire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,899 (from $3,299) | $1,489 (from $1,899) | $1,489 (from $1,899) |
| Motor | Mid-drive, 500W / 750W peak | 750W rear hub | 750W rear hub |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 720Wh (48V 15Ah), UL 2271 | 720Wh (48V 15Ah), UL 2271 | 720Wh (48V 15Ah), UL 2271 |
| Range | Up to 100 mi | Up to 60 mi | Up to 60 mi |
| Top speed | 28 mph (Class 3) | 20 mph, unlockable to 28 | 20 mph, unlockable to 28 |
| Suspension | Full (RockShox front 140mm + rear) | Front fork only, 3.14" | Front fork only, 3.15" |
| Tires | 27.5" × 2.6" Maxxis Rekon (trail) | 26" × 4.0" fat, puncture-resistant | 26" × 4.0" fat, puncture-resistant |
| Frame | Step-over | Step-over | Step-through |
| Brakes | Shimano 203mm hydraulic disc | Tektro 180mm hydraulic disc | Tektro 180mm hydraulic disc |
| Gears | Shimano Deore 10-speed | Shimano 8-speed | Shimano 8-speed |
| Bike weight | 55 lb | 70 lb | 70 lb |
| Payload (rider + cargo) | 275 lb | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Rider height | — | 5'3"–6'5" | 5'3"–6'5" |
| Certification | UL 2271 | UL 2849 / UL 2271 | UL 2849 / UL 2271 |
How to Choose an Ebike for Hunting
Five things decide whether a hunting electric bike earns its spot in the truck. Motor wattage on the sticker is not one of them.
Motor placement, not just wattage— A mid-drive puts power through the gears, so it multiplies torque on a climb and stays quieter under load. A hub motor is simpler and cheaper and fine on flat ground. Both here are 750W; the Trailblazer's 100Nm mid-drive is the one for steep, pressured country.
Real range, not the "up to" number— Loaded, on soft ground, in cold, expect roughly 20–40% less than the sticker. The Trailblazer's 720Wh and up to 100 mi leaves margin for a long in-and-out; the Fastron's up to 60 mi covers most day hunts but plan the round trip.
Payload with you on it— 275–300 lb is the total: you, gear, and cargo. Weigh yourself in full kit before you assume there's room to haul meat on the frame.
Fat tire or trail tire— 4.0" fat tires (Fastron) float over sand, mud, snow and soft forest floor. A 2.6" trail tire (Trailblazer) rolls faster and climbs better on firm dirt and rock but sinks sooner in slop. Match the tire to your ground.
What it does NOT come with— No camo finish, no gun scabbard, no trailer in the box. If a dealer implies a bike is "hunting-ready" out of the crate, ask what's actually bolted on. Ours ship as capable bikes you kit out yourself.
Hunting Electric Bike FAQs
Quiet access first — an electric motor lets you reach a stand without a gas engine announcing you a half-mile out. After that: enough torque to climb loaded (the Trailblazer's 100Nm mid-drive), fat tires for soft ground (the Fastron's 4.0"), 720Wh of battery for a real in-and-out, and payload to carry your kit (275–300 lb total here). Match those to your ground rather than chasing the highest wattage.
Yes, dramatically quieter than an ATV or truck — there's no exhaust and no idle, and you can shut the motor off and pedal the last stretch in silence. Between our bikes, the Trailblazer's mid-drive stays quieter under a hard climb than the Fastron's rear hub, which is when a hub whines most.
Mid-drive for steep, quiet, backcountry hunts — it runs power through the gears to multiply torque on a climb and hums lower under load. That's the Trailblazer. Hub motor for flat-to-rolling ground where you want fat-tire float and a lower price — that's the Fastron, at $1,410 less.
Total payload is 275 lb on the Trailblazer and 300 lb on the Fastron — and that figure includes you. A 200 lb hunter in full gear leaves roughly 75–100 lb for a pack and anything on the frame. It's enough for a loaded daypack, not enough to strap a whole field-dressed animal to the bike.
Not on the frame — the payload is mostly you and your gear. For game you add a trailer, which spreads the load behind the bike and off your back. A trailer is a separate purchase; our guide on hunting bike trailers walks through matching one to your bike and your terrain.
The Trailblazer is rated up to 100 miles on its 720Wh battery; the Fastron models up to 60. Treat those as ceilings — loaded, on soft ground, in cold, plan on roughly 20–40% less. That still covers most day hunts on the Fastron and a deep in-and-out on the Trailblazer, but always plan the full round trip.
It depends on the land and the class. The Fastron ships at 20 mph (Class 2) and unlocks to 28 mph (Class 3); the Trailblazer is 28 mph (Class 3). Many trails and public units restrict e-bikes by class, and some units ban motorized access entirely during seasons — check the specific unit's regulations before you ride, because rules vary by state and agency.
No. Leoguar doesn't build a dedicated hunting line — no camo finish, no scabbard, no trailer in the box. What you get is a capable bike (mid-drive climber or fat-tire floater) that you kit out with the rack, bags or trailer you want. We'd rather be straight about that than sell "hunting-ready" paint.