Treading Lightly with QuietKat Lynx E-Bike
Last updated: March 23, 2026 · Originally published: August 22, 2023
Quick Answer
The QuietKat Lynx is a full-suspension, moto-style electric bike. It uses a 1,000-watt two-speed direct-drive hub motor that tops out around 28 mph, rides on 24×4.5-inch fat moto tires, and can switch between Class 1/2/3 and unlimited modes. QuietKat rates it at 60+ miles per charge on its 19.2Ah swappable battery (closer to about 30 in real-world use). It weighs about 100 pounds.
QuietKat Lynx e-bike: quick facts
How fast is the QuietKat Lynx?
Up to about 28 mph, with selectable Class 1, 2, 3 and unlimited modes from its 1,000-watt two-speed hub motor.
What is the Lynx range?
QuietKat rates it 60+ miles per charge on a 19.2Ah swappable battery; real-world range is often closer to about 30 miles depending on terrain and mode.
Is the Lynx good for hunting?
Its quiet motor, fat off-road tires and full suspension suit backcountry and hunting use, though at about 100 lbs it is heavy and moped-like.
What tires and suspension does it have?
24×4.5-inch moto-style tires, an inverted coil fork up front and a coil shock with about 100mm of travel in back.
There’s nothing like an e-bike to open up new vistas for outdoors people … and to do it with the absolute minimum disruption to the ecosystem you’re exploring. QuietKat‘s new Lynx e-bicycle represents the latest in full-suspension electric bicycles from the leader in off-road eBikes and is an innovative design that pushes the envelope of style and high-performance for the brand.
The Lynx establishes a new category for QuietKat, as it takes its proven off-road capabilities and blends it with a café moto style in a fun and powerful ride that is aimed for the discerning user who demands the latest technology and a premium ride. Able to roll up the road in style, then go further when the pavement ends, the Lynx is a fully capable off-road technical machine that can tackle the roughest terrain. It will also be introduced with Variable Power Output (VPO™) technology that gives the rider the ability to change what class system the bike operates at, allowing access to more terrain and trails.
With a blend of on-road/offroad capabilities, the QuietKat Lynx features a 2-speed, 1000W hub motor with a twist throttle option for those who want to grip it and rip it. 180mm KKE Fork in the front and a Mechanical Coil shock giving 100mm of travel in the back provide plenty of comfort and control, while deploying highly capable 24×4.0″ off-road moto style tires that allow you to safely navigate a wide variety of terrain. The Lynx is a part of a new generation of QuietKat integrating IoT technology for remote control, tracking, and other smart features.
The Lynx will be available late summer 2023 and will retail for around $4000.
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