Cyrusher Kuattro E-Bike Review

The all-new Cyrusher Kuattro E-Bike has made a name for itself with an eye-catching paint job and quality specs to back up its bold aesthetic. The Kuattro’s namesake (the number 4) makes reference to the fact that this electric bike is something more than your typical two-wheeler.

Priced at $2,099, the Kuattro is more expensive than rival budget models but its stylish design, powerful motor, and all-terrain attitude help to justify the extra cost. To see if it’s really worth the extra cash, we got our hands on a Kuattro, ran it through tests, and included our thoughts below.

Backstory

Cyrusher (pronounced “sigh-rusher”) is yet another Chinese-owned-and-operated electric bike brand, but it’s been around longer than some of its competitors. This fall, they celebrated their 8th anniversary and launched the Kuattro electric bike at the same time. The brand’s bread and butter are electric fat tire bikes and has historically focused on folding and mountain models. The Kuattro is just as beefy as other bikes in the line-up but is best suited for tamer uses like weekend joyrides or commuting.

Pros of Cyrusher Kuattro E-Bike based on the text:

• Eye-catching and unique paint job with colored rims.
• Powerful 750W Bafang rear hub motor with 80Nm of torque for easy hill climbing and fast riding (reached over 35 mph during testing).
• Top speed of 28 mph (limited by law in some areas).
• 5 pedal assist levels and a throttle mode.
• Comfortable beach cruiser-style seat with a bit of springiness.
• Large and easy-to-read 3.7” LCD display with blue backlit mode for night riding (shows basic stats like speed, battery level, temperature).
• Strong 180mm hydraulic disc brakes for good stopping power.
• Heavy-duty rear rack included for added utility.
• Large 26”x4” Chao Yang fat tires for good grip on various terrains.
• Step-thru frame design for easy mounting and dismounting (works for riders between 5’4” and 6’6”).
• High weight capacity (330 lbs).
• Loud horn for better safety in traffic.
• Relatively simple and intuitive controls.

Cons of Cyrusher Kuattro E-Bike based on the text:

• More expensive than some rival models ($2,099).
• Lacks a cadence sensor so feels heavy at the start.
• Battery placement makes removal a little tricky.
• 7-speed Shimano Tourney drivetrain and SiS shifters considered low quality for the price point.
• Narrow handlebars which can be uncomfortable for steering.
• Stock handlebar grips are hard on hands.
• Only 80mm of front suspension travel (may not be enough for some riders).
• No frills, black and white LCD display (no color or app integration).
• Chao Yang fat tires considered average quality.

Cyrusher Kuattro Paint Job

The first thing you’ll notice about the Kuattro is its vibrant paint job and colorful rims. Amid so many rival brands fighting for a piece of the ebike pie, Cyrusher stands out by outfitting its bikes with colored rims— a rare sighting on fat bikes and certainly something that spices up the look.

So if bold colors are your thing, Cyrusher is a great brand to check out. The Kuattro comes in bright cyan as well as white for a more subdued option that’s still unique.

Cyrusher Kuattro Step-Thru Frame

Even for fat tire ebikes, the Kuattro is a massive bike. Cyrusher says this model is ideal for larger or heavier riders and I would agree. The one-size frame is rated to fit riders between 5’4” and 6’6” but I’d bump that up to a minimum recommended height of 5’6”. The step-thru design works wonders for people with limited mobility or folks just getting back into riding who want to be able to mount and dismount the bike easily.

The total payload capacity is 330 lbs. The Kuattro weighs a hefty 74 lbs. so riders who want to transport the bike occasionally will need a specific bike rack that can handle the additional weight.

Cyrusher Kuattro Motor

The high-powered Bafang 750W rear hub motor puts the “rush” in this Cyrusher model, pushing out 80Nm of torque and a top speed of 28 mph. It’s slow at the start since there’s no cadence sensor so you’ll notice the Kuattro’s serious heft as you get going. Once it’s off the line though, this thing machine is impressively speedy— we clocked in at over 35 mph during our testing! Talk about an e-bike with ability to ride at high speeds!

There are 5 pedal assist system levels as well as a throttle mode engaged using a right-hand twist throttle. The bottom bracket area looks as if it would fit a mid-drive motor, but, of course, the Kuattro rocks a rear hub motor. This trend among several ebike brands is still throwing us for a loop; perhaps in the future riders can retrofit their bikes with individually-sold mid-drive units.

Cyrusher Kuattro Battery

The Kuattro runs on a 17Ah battery housed inside the downtube. The beefy downtube connects to the seat tube with some extra frame material above the pedals that raises the step-thru height, but it’s still accessible for a variety of riders. The range is estimated between 20-50 miles on a full charge and I’d say the low 40s is closer to the actual distance on a single charge while riding in the lower pedal assist levels.

The battery loads along the bottom edge of the downtube and can be a bit tricky to remove with so little space between the frame and the front wheel. We discovered a trick of angling the front wheel and wiggling the battery out that way.

Cyrusher Kuattro Test

When it comes to its mechanical components, the Kuattro comes with a Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain and SiS shifters. That ubiquitous budget ebike Shimano 7-gears shifter saves costs, but I was expecting a higher quality trigger shifter considering the bike’s price tag. The Kuattro falls short with its noticeably narrow handlebars. I’m hoping the next generation comes with wider handlebars that give more leverage to steer the big bike and fat tires. The stock handlebar grips were quite hard during testing, so I recommended doing your hands a favor and slapping on a pair of softer grips.

The Kuattro comes with 26”x4” Chao Yang fat tires. That rubber isn’t anything to write home about, but it’ll get the job done and look great installed on the colored rims. I appreciate Cyrusher’s choice of 180mm hydraulic disc brakes over mechanical brakes for improved stopping power on such a burly ebike. The front fork has 80mm of travel to absorb potholes and navigate over choppy terrain.

Added Features

I was curious to see the Kuattro’s accessories and finishing kit in action. At the front, there’s a 250-lumen headlight with a built-in horn. Both can be button-activated on the handlebars and the impressive horn is loud enough for riding in traffic. The heavy-duty rear rack is sturdy and adds lots of utility with its large surface area— a rear light sits neatly tucked into the back of the rack. While on the bike, the beach cruiser-style seat is soft and comfortable with a bit of springiness.

LCD Screen

One feature that pleasantly surprised me was the 3.7” black and white LCD display. It even shows the outside temperature! It’s not a full-color and app-integrated display like that of rival ebikes, but I love the back-to-basic approach that’s simple, super intuitive, and actually easy to read at a glance. The blue backlit mode for night riding is great, too. The no-frills display reminded me of the simple stats shown on gym machines like rowers or stationary bikes and in this increasingly digital world, sometimes less is more.

Cyrusher Kuattro E-Bike Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Eye-catching paint job with colored rims
• Powerful 750W Bafang rear hub motor
• Large 26’x4′ Chao Yang fat tires

Cons:

• Higher price compared to some rivals
• Lacks a cadence sensor for initial heaviness
• Quality of Shimano Tourney drivetrain
• Narrow handlebars may be uncomfortable
• Stock handlebar grips are hard
• Only 80mm of front suspension travel
• Black and white LCD display
• Chao Yang fat tires considered average

Overall Impression

While not a purebred commuter or trail ebike, the Cyrusher Kuattro embraces a generalist approach and do-it-all-well attitude. The ebike is designed for comfort and boosting mobility for a range of users and is ideal for larger, heavier riders. The Kuattro feels at home on weekend joyrides and its beefy build lets you take fun detours onto dirt or gravel sections.

Compared to rival ebike brands, the Quattro’s ($2,099) higher price pays for the bold design and paint job which can be well worth it for style-conscious riders. If you are looking to get back into cycling in a big way or to simply pimp your ride, the Crusher Kuattro surely makes a statement.

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