2024 Motoped Vector Vortex

Billed as an electric motocrosser, the Vortex is the biggest and burliest of Vector’s lineup. Fast, tough, and stylish, this pedal-free powerhouse is built to compete against bikes like the Stealth H-52 and Sur Ron X.

Drivetrain:

 Unlike other Vector models, the Vortex utilizes a central drive motor, which is linked to a motorcycle-style chain and sprocket final drive. Vector claims this dramatically lowers the Vortex’s center of gravity, improving handling and balance offroad.

 Its battery is built from 300 individual Panasonic 18650 power cells, making it the largest and most powerful configuration in the Vector lineup. Combined with the Custom Kelly 300-amp controller, it packs a 3.8 kWh capacity, 10kW peak power, and claimed two-hour recharge time.

 There are three sprocket options available for the Vector Vortex, which offer either maximum top speed, maximum torque, or a happy medium between the two.

Chassis:

 The Vortex’s tube steel frame and matching rear swingarm are about as stylish as they come, and are strong enough for passenger duty.

 Motorcycle-style rims measure 19” up front and 17” in the rear, which gives riders a wide variety of DOT and offroad-only tires to choose from.

 The Vortex uses familiar suspension components from DNM with their 200mm USD8 fork up front and Burner 220mm shock out back.

 The brakes are sourced from Tektro in the form of their Auriga 4 piston hydraulic calipers front and rear, both biting down on 203mm rotors.

 Mountainbike pedals are utilized as footpegs, but are mounted directly to the frame in one of four positions, allowing for customizable ergonomics depending on rider height.

Performance:

 While the performance of the battery is constant across all three drivetrain options, your sprocket of choice will decide how your Vortex behaves.

 Throw the smallest sprocket on the rear wheel and you’ve got a top speed of over 50mph.

 Opt for the largest sprocket and you’ll lose a little top end, but net lightning-fast acceleration with a claimed 0-60-km/h of just 3.2 seconds.

 Range-wise Vector claims the Vortex can run for 120 miles or more in eco mode on a single charge.