US Torque Sensor E-Bikes Under $2,000
A torque sensor adjusts motor assistance based on how hard you pedal, producing a smoother and more natural riding experience than cadence-only systems. This collection covers US e-bikes under $2,000 with a torque sensor.
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This collection includes US-available e-bikes priced under $2,000 where the manufacturer lists a torque sensor or combined torque and cadence sensor. Results are sorted by price (highest first). Torque sensors have become increasingly common across the US e-bike market, with many sub-$2,000 models now including them as standard. Compared to cadence-only systems, torque sensing provides more responsive assist on hills and a more intuitive riding feel overall. It also tends to improve battery efficiency since the motor only works as hard as the rider. The key differentiators at this price point are motor wattage, battery capacity in Wh, and whether the bike is Class 1, 2, or 3.
Data last updated: March 2026
Showing 25 models from Aventon, Denago, Heybike, Himiway, Lectric, Rad Power Bikes, Ride1Up, Segway and 2 more (capped at 25)
XPedition2 (Long-Range)
Range
up to 170 miles
Weight
83.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1310W peak
Battery
1680Wh - 48V (35Ah) dual long-range battery
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Cargo
via Lectric
Rad Power Bikes
Radster™ Trail
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
77.5 lbs
Motor
Rear hub 750W
Battery
720Wh - 15Ah Safe Shield Advanced semi-integrated Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Brakes
Hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Rad Power
Rad Power Bikes
Radster™ Road
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
74.5 lbs
Motor
Rear hub 750W
Battery
720Wh - 15Ah Safe Shield Advanced semi-integrated Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Brakes
Hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Rad Power
Aventure 3
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
76.0 lbs
Motor
36V 750W Hub Drive 1188W Peak
Battery
733Wh - Removable Internal Lithium-ion 36V 20Ah LG 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Fat Tire
via Aventon
Aventure 3 Step-Through
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
77.0 lbs
Motor
36V 750W Hub Drive 1188W Peak
Battery
733Wh - Removable Internal Lithium-ion 36V 20Ah LG 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Fat Tire
via Aventon
Abound LR
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
88.0 lbs
Motor
Shengyi 36V 750W Hub Drive 1188W peak
Battery
733Wh - Removable Internal Lithium-ion 36V 20Ah LG 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc (180mm front, 203mm rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Aventon
Denago
Fat Tire 2 Step-Thru
Range
up to 78 miles
Weight
84.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub
Battery
960Wh - LG 48V 20Ah
Brakes
Hydraulic disc (front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Denago
Denago
Cargo 1
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
74.0 lbs
Motor
LG 750W gear drive rear hub
Battery
672Wh - LG 48V 14Ah dual battery capable
Brakes
Full Jak hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Cargo
via Denago
Himiway
Rambler
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
500W mid-drive motor
Battery
720Wh - 48V 15Ah Samsung/LG
Brakes
Tektro HD-E350 Hydraulic front 180mm, Nutt Y-5A Hydraulic rear 180mm
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Himiway
Segway
Myon
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
72.8 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1500W peak
Battery
722Wh - 48V
Brakes
Segway hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Segway
Urtopia
Carbon Classic
Range
up to 75 miles
Weight
38.0 lbs
Motor
750W peak rear hub motor
Battery
353Wh - Samsung 352.8Wh
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc with power cut-off
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Urtopia
Urtopia
Carbon Classic Step-Thru
Range
up to 75 miles
Weight
38.0 lbs
Motor
750W peak rear hub motor
Battery
353Wh - Samsung 352.8Wh
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc with power cut-off
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Urtopia
TrailRush
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
58.0 lbs
Motor
Brose TF Sprinter German mid-drive
Battery
504Wh - 36V 14Ah Phylion BN21 Samsung cells
Brakes
Tektro Orion HD-M745 quad-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Ride1Up
Prodigy V2 XR (Chain)
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
Brose TF Sprinter German mid-drive
Battery
504Wh - 36V 14Ah Phylion BN21 Samsung cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Ride1Up
CGO600 Pro Belt (US)
Range
up to 53 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
Mivice M080 350W rear hub motor
Battery
360Wh - LG 36V (10Ah)
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
CGO600 Pro Chain (US)
Range
up to 53 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
TENWAYS C9 350W rear hub motor
Battery
360Wh - LG 36V (10Ah)
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
CGO800S (US)
Range
up to 53 miles
Weight
46.0 lbs
Motor
Mivice M080 350W rear hub motor
Battery
374Wh - 21700 36V (10.4Ah)
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Tenways
Rad Power Bikes
RadExpand™ 5 Plus
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
72.5 lbs
Motor
Rear hub 750W
Battery
720Wh - 15Ah Safe Shield Advanced external Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Brakes
Gemma hydraulic disc GA-1000B (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Folding
via Rad Power
Level 3
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
67.0 lbs
Motor
36V 500W sustained, 864W peak
Battery
733Wh - Removable Internal Lithium-ion 36V 20Ah LG 21700 cells
Brakes
Magura AT-2 or Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Aventon
Level 3 Step-Through
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
67.0 lbs
Motor
36V 500W sustained, 864W peak
Battery
733Wh - Removable Internal Lithium-ion 36V 20Ah LG 21700 cells
Brakes
Magura AT-2 or Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Aventon
Abound SR
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
80.0 lbs
Motor
Shengyi 36V 750W Hub Drive 1188W peak
Battery
733Wh - Aventon 36V 20Ah LG 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc (180mm front, 203mm rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Aventon
Denago
Hi Roller Step-Thru
Range
up to 62 miles
Motor
500W brushless high speed rear hub
Battery
720Wh - LG 48V 15Ah
Brakes
Hydraulic disc (front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Denago
Denago
Commute 2 Step-Thru
Range
up to 62 miles
Weight
66.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub
Battery
653Wh - LG 48V 14Ah 652.8Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc (front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Denago
Hero (1000w Rear Hub)
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
75.0 lbs
Motor
1000W rear hub motor 1800W peak
Battery
864Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Heybike
Urtopia
Joy
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
45.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 750W peak
Battery
529Wh - Samsung
Brakes
Hydraulic disc with power cut-off
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Urtopia