Riding’times GT73 vs GT73 Pro: speed, power, pedals and which to buy

GT73 vs GT73 Pro at a glance

The Riding’times GT73 and GT73 Pro are both full-size bikes with two removable batteries and pedals. The Pro changes the electrical system. Each line below reads GT73, then GT73 Pro.

• Motor: rear geared hub, 2,400 W peak and 93 lb-ft; rear geared hub, 3,000 W peak and 249 lb-ft.
• Controller: 48V 30A; 60V 40A Fardriver.
• Top speed (Riding’times lists two): 28 and 37 mph; 37 and 46 mph.
• Batteries: two removable 48V 18.2Ah packs (1,747 Wh); two removable 60V 18Ah packs (2,160 Wh).
• Range: 85 miles on the throttle or 155 miles with pedal assist, for both.
• Charge time: 9 to 10 hours with two 54.6V 2A chargers; 5 to 6 hours with two 67.2V 3A chargers.
• Net weight: 116 lb; 123 lb.
• Brakes and suspension, both: dual hydraulic discs with EABS, an adjustable aluminum fork and a rear shock.
• Wheels and tires, both: 19 inch wheels with 25 × 3 in off-road tires (70/100-19).
• Fit, both: a rider height of 5 ft 5 in to 6 ft 3 in and a 330 lb max load. The GT73 lists a 30.3 in seat.
• Lights and water, both: LED head and tail lights, turn signals and an IPX4 rating.
• Price band: $1,000 to $1,500; $1,500 to $2,000.

Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.

Speed and power: what the Pro adds

The Pro moves from 48 to 60 volts, and every part of the drive steps up with it. The motor goes from 2,400 W to 3,000 W peak, the controller from 48V 30A to a 60V 40A Fardriver, and listed torque from 93 lb-ft to 249 lb-ft.

On paper, that adds 9 mph to each of the GT73’s two top speeds: 28 and 37 mph become 37 and 46 mph. Riding’times does not say where each torque figure is measured, so read the jump as a sign of more pulling power on climbs and out of corners, not as an exact multiple.

The Pro also carries more energy, 2,160 Wh against 1,747 Wh, yet Riding’times rates both at the same 85 miles on the throttle. Treat both figures as best cases. Hard trail riding, climbs, soft ground and a heavier rider all cut range, as our guide to electric dirt bike range explains.

Pedals: yes, on both

Both bikes have pedals. The GT73 lists pedal assist with a cadence sensor, so the motor helps as the pedals turn. Riding’times rates both the GT73 and the GT73 Pro at 155 miles with pedal assist, against 85 miles on the throttle.

Pedals do not make a bike an e-bike in law. Most state e-bike rules use classes that stop motor help at 20 or 28 mph, and many expect a motor rated at 750 W or less. Our guide to e-bike classes explains the system. In New York, the state definition needs working pedals, a width of 36 inches or less and a motor under 750 W, and the city allows class 3 up to 25 mph. The GT73’s 2,400 W peak motor and the Pro’s 3,000 W peak, with their listed top speeds, sit well past those figures.

Depending on your state, a bike like this may be treated as a moped, a motorcycle or an off-road vehicle, each with different rules. We sell both as electric dirt bikes for off-road riding: private land with permission, riding parks and tracks, and trails open to off-road motorcycles. Lights and turn signals help on a trail ride, but they do not make a bike road legal.

Who should pick which

• Pick the GT73 if you are newer to dirt bikes, like the lower listed top speeds of 28 and 37 mph, charge overnight anyway, and want the lower price band.
• Pick the GT73 Pro if you already ride with confidence and want the extra torque and speed, or the 5 to 6 hour charge. It weighs 7 lb more.
• Pick a Safety Edition for a calmer start. The GT73 Safety Edition and GT73 Pro Safety Edition are factory-limited to 750 W and 15 mph and keep the same batteries, brakes, suspension and pedals as the standard bikes. A factory limit does not change how your state classes a bike.

Check fit before power. Both list a rider height of 5 ft 5 in to 6 ft 3 in, and Riding’times recommends the GT73 for ages 12 and up. Seated, the rider should reach the ground with at least the balls of both feet. Our guide to electric dirt bike sizes shows how to measure.

Shorter or lighter riders should look at the mini GT54 family, compared in Riding’times GT54 vs GT73. Ready for a bigger step in power? Our guide to the Surron Light Bee X, Ultra Bee and Hyper Bee covers the next class up.

Buying a GT73 or GT73 Pro

See the full line on the Riding’times brand page and the rest of the electric dirt bike shop. Every order ships free to the lower 48 states. Both bikes cost under $2,000, so you can use Pay in 4 at 0% APR on orders up to $2,000, or a monthly plan with Affirm, subject to approval. Monthly plans can carry interest.

Before the first ride, set up a helmet, goggles, gloves and boots. Our electric dirt bike safety gear guide lists what to wear.

Questions riders ask