Dual motors provide greater grip and propulsion options for tackling difficult terrain, the rider can choose to use the front wheel, rear wheel, or both wheels simultaneously.
On the fly motor switching while riding enables much greater options for maintaining traction and clearing obstacles, this is a very welcomed feature compared to other AWD bikes that require stopping the bike to change the drive modes.
There is a 250w front-geared motor, and a 350w rear-geared motor. In many states, it is legally classified as an electric bicycle, as the vehicle doesn’t exceed a total of 750w of power.
The system is operated by a single battery that locks into position, a single controller, and a single set of controls that are at the front. To operate the system is simple: on the right side of the handlebars is a red rocker switch where you get to choose which motors to operate. The throttle and pedal assist function like any other - driving the wheels depending on the position of the rocker switch. With the switch positioned in the middle - both motors will be functioning. When turned to the left, only the front motor will be switched on, and when turned right—the rear motor.
A hub motor in the front wheel can crank out a continuous 250W watts of power with the ability to ratchet things up to over 350 peak watts of power for hill climbs and quicker acceleration. This motor has 45 Newton meters of torque.
A hub motor in the rear wheel can crank out a continuous 350W watts of power with the ability to ratchet things up to over 500 peak watts of power for hill climbs and quicker acceleration. This motor has 60 Newton meters of torque.
* The FAT-AWD is a Class II ebike with pedal assist and throttle going up to 20 MPH. It can be unlocked to a Class III ebike and can go up to 28 MPH on pedal assist. The FAT-AWD will also operate with the throttle unplugged and removed, should you want to ride in an area where throttles are prohibited. FAT-AWD is built to the IPX5 water-resistant standard. So your FAT-AWD can resistant to water splashes from any direction.