{"id":32911,"date":"2023-01-04T11:49:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T18:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/?p=32911"},"modified":"2024-07-05T18:21:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T00:21:33","slug":"quietkat-jeep-ebike-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/quietkat-jeep-ebike-review\/","title":{"rendered":"QuietKat Jeep Electric Bike Review &#8211; 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"featured-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Header_option-1-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30014\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>What do you get when you take the off-roading ethos of the Jeep brand, a full suspension all-mountain chassis and top it off with a souped-up 1,000W mid-drive motor? You get the QuietKat Jeep.<\/p>\n<p>In this QuietKat Jeep review, we take a deep dive into the bike\u2019s climbing ability, battery life, off-road performance and more to get the low-down on what makes this all-terrain electric fat bike special. <\/p>\n<p>With a very capable full suspension design and one of the most powerful e-bike motors on the market, the Jeep is designed to tackle backcountry roads and rugged 4&#215;4 tracks with ease. It comes with a stout suspension system, good brakes, a crisp shifting groupset and a host of other features that make it uniquely capable in environments far too punishing for your average e-bike.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to see how this e-bike stacks up against the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s note: QuietKat is not currently selling their Jeep model. Instead, we&#8217;d recommend that you check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/quietkat-apex-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apex Pro e-bike<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebrdeals.com\/ebrRP-QuietKat-Jeep\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more-->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614756468453-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614756468453-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614756892714-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614756892714-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comparison-sec\">\n<div class=\"comparison-models\">\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Category: <span class=\"features\">Fat Tire\/Hybrid Path<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Class: <span class=\"features\">Unlimited class, not street legal. Only for use on private land or OHV areas.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\">\n<div class=\"video-title\">QuietKat Jeep Video Review<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-video\">\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1v2AiTulBhA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pro-con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30015\" \/>Pro&#8217;s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li>As far as all-terrain full suspension electric fat bikes go, the QuietKat Jeep is arguably the best handling of the bunch.<\/li>\n<li>The 1,000W mid-drive motor is wildly fun and might be the most powerful motor I\u2019ve ridden. I also like that it\u2019s available with a 750W motor for those who want a street legal Jeep.<\/li>\n<li>The inverted front fork is a huge plus for this bike. The fat tires on these all-terrain e-bikes are heavy and require a stout fork to keep them on line. This design is the right tool for the job. <\/li>\n<li>The 4-piston Tektro Dorado brakes were a great choice. A bike this fast and this heavy (70 lbs) warrants a powerful braking system. <\/li>\n<li>Of course the Jeep branding is a little bit of marketing, but after riding this bike, we\u2019d say QuietKat did a great job of living up to the Jeep name. It truly is a go anywhere and do anything e-bike. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30016\" \/>Con&#8217;s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li>The 696Wh battery is a little outmatched by the energy demands of the 1,000W motor. It would be nice to see this bike spec\u2019d with a larger battery, but for now we highly suggest getting a second battery.<\/li>\n<li>The GT MRK fork seems to work fine, but at this price I\u2019d like to see a more name brand fork like the Wren inverted fork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"features-wrap\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">ELECTRICAL SPECS &#038; FEATURES<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Battery:<\/strong>   48V, 14.5Ah (696Wh)<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Display:<\/strong>   Bafang full-color LCD display<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Motor:<\/strong> Bafang Ultra 1,000W mid-drive motor, 160Nm of torque<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Headlight:<\/strong>    N\/A<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Taillights:<\/strong>   N\/A<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Peal Assist:<\/strong> Sport and Eco modes with 5 PAS levels in each<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Range:<\/strong>   30-60 miles in Eco mode (claimed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Throttle: <\/strong> Thumb throttle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Weight &#038; Dimensions<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Claimed weight:<\/strong>  70 lbs<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Maximum rider weight:<\/strong> 300 lb (total payload capacity)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Maximum load on rear rack:<\/strong> N\/A<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"components-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Components &#038; Accessories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Brakes:<\/strong> Tektro Dorado 4-piston hydraulic disk brakes with 203mm rotors front and rear<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fenders:<\/strong> N\/A<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fork:<\/strong> GT MRK inverted fork, 150mm of travel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Frame:<\/strong> Aluminum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Drivetrain:<\/strong> Sram X5 9-speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Grips:<\/strong> Rubber lock-on grips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Saddle:<\/strong>  QuietKat branded saddle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Handlebar:<\/strong>  Alloy riser bars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Kickstand:<\/strong> Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Pedals:<\/strong>  Alloy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Tires:<\/strong> CST RolyPoly 26\u201d x 4.8\u201d fat tires<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Bike Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>While QuietKat does make the Jeep in a street legal configuration, the one we\u2019re reviewing is not. This bike is designed for use in off-pavement OHV areas or on private land, pretty much the same places you\u2019d go to ride a non-street legal dirt bike. <\/p>\n<p>This version of the Jeep is spec\u2019d with the Bafang Ultra 1,000W mid-drive motor that, while not kosher for use on roads or bike paths, is an absolute monster of a motor for use in OHV areas. That motor makes a whopping 160Nm of torque and has seemingly little to no limit on how fast it\u2019ll go \u2014 and believe me, this thing goes REALLY fast. <\/p>\n<p>If you want the Jeep in a configuration that can be ridden on streets, QuietKat does sell one with a 750W motor that comes with a Class 2 speed setting. <\/p>\n<p>The Jeep is a member of a relatively new and enigmatic class of e-bike I typically call the all-terrain or off-road category, though I don\u2019t know of any official name for these types of e-bikes yet.<\/p>\n<p>Bikes in this category occupy the gray area between street legal e-bike and full fledged electric dirt bike. They\u2019re typically powerful, use fat tires \u2014 the Jeep rolls on a set of 4.8-inch CST tires \u2014 and are built with quality enough components to handle sustained abuse in off-road environments.<\/p>\n<p>These bikes were birthed from the <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/best-electric-hunting-bikes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hunting category of e-bikes<\/a>, which is a class of off-roaders designed to take sportsmen and their gear quietly and efficiently into the backcountry (hence the name QuietKat). But the makers of these hunting e-bikes quickly realized there\u2019s a market for slimmed down versions that can rip fire road, double track, or even some of the infamous Jeep roads in Moab as QuietKat seems to frequently do. <\/p>\n<p>It really is impressive how well the Jeep handles off-road terrain. I typically stop short of calling most of the e-bikes we review mountain bikes, but the Jeep is awfully close. At 70 lbs it\u2019s still likely too heavy to be much fun on tight single track, but it\u2019s spec\u2019d with componentry pulled straight from mountain bikes. <\/p>\n<p>The drivetrain is the durable SRAM X5 9-speed groupset, which shifts nicely and seems to handle the motor\u2019s load when shifting fairly well. It\u2019s a full suspension e-bike with 150mm of travel front and rear. The rear shock is a RockShox Monarch SL and the front fork is a very cool inverted design from GT MRK, a relatively unknown fork brand that seems to exclusively make OEM parts. <\/p>\n<p>Braking is handled by a set of Tektro Dorado 4-piston brakes with 203 mm rotors front and rear. Finally the battery on this bike, which is integrated into the frame, is a 48V, 14.5Ah (696Wh) unit. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758595982-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758595982-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758767973-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758767973-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Large-2-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep - Bike Frame\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even without factoring its stellar performance, the QuietKat Jeep is quite a looker.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_SRAM-1-of-1.jpg\"  alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep SRAM drivetrain\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SRAM X5 9-speed drivetrain is an economical groupset that performs well.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Wheel-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep 4.8\" tires\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even among fat bikes, the 4.8-inch CST RolyPoly tires are big.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Motor Performance, Speed and Acceleration<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"33ea4f64-d64b-4ceb-a72f-97ac8835d93d\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"QK Jeep circuit test results\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>As we\u2019ve said before, the 1,000W Bafang Ultra motor is blazing fast but not street legal. If you want a version of this bike you can ride on the road or bike path, QuietKat does sell it with a 750W motor. <\/p>\n<p>In many respects, this thing on a 4&#215;4 road feels like a cross between a light-duty dirt bike and a mountain bike. The 1,000W motor is enormously fun and feels far more powerful than your average e-bike, but it weighs considerably less than an electric dirt bike and has eMTB componentry. But while its motor is big, it\u2019s still several thousand watts less powerful and the top speed far slower than your average electric dirt bike, so I do not think the Jeep strays into the realm of electric motorcycles.<\/p>\n<p>We put the Jeep\u2019s 1,000W motor to the test on the Electric Bike Report circuit to get a sampling of the performance of each PAS level in Sport Mode. There is an Eco Mode with its own set of five pas levels, but for simplicity\u2019s sake we did all our testing on the Jeep in Sport Mode \u2014 let\u2019s be real, if you\u2019re buying a 1,000W e-bike you\u2019re probably looking to use that power when you ride. <\/p>\n<p>We did a total of six laps around our circuit on the Jeep, one for each PAS level plus one additional lap with the motor off. What we found was an expectedly slow lap with no assistance with a considerable jump in speed starting in PAS 1. In fact, the Jeep\u2019s 18.4 mph PAS 1 lap is the quickest PAS 2 lap we\u2019ve ever recorded. From there, the speed progressed with each PAS level until a max average speed of 24.4 mph in PAS 5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757062630-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757062630-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757439434-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757439434-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Action-2-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep riding in the desert\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even 70 lb e-bikes can get airborne, and the Jeep flies better than most.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Moter-1-of-1.jpg\"  alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep motor\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bafang Ultra 1,000W motor is a beast of a mid-drive that makes 160 Nm of torque.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Battery-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep Battery\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 48V, 14.5Ah battery is housed inside the downtube of the frame.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Range Test &#038; Battery Performance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"bccff1b4-5bab-4044-be3b-35a0f9689d7b\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"QK Jeep: Range chart 2.0\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>While the Jeep\u2019s massive motor is ridiculously fun, it does have a drawback: It uses energy extremely quickly. <\/p>\n<p>To get an idea of how quickly the Jeep burns through its 48V, 14.5Ah (696Wh) battery we put it through two range tests, one in PAS 1 and the other in PAS 5. Like all the testing we did on the Jeep, both these range tests were done in the bike\u2019s Sport Mode.<\/p>\n<p>In PAS 1, the Jeep lasted 33.61 miles at an average speed of 13 mph; not the shortest PAS 1 range test we\u2019ve seen, but close. And in PAS 5, the Jeep lasted 9.95 miles at an average speed of 17.9 mph; which is the shortest distance PAS 5 range test we\u2019ve recorded.<\/p>\n<p>In short, the Jeep isn\u2019t the most energy efficient e-bike. But frankly that\u2019s what we expected. The bike\u2019s 696Wh battery isn\u2019t very big compared to the absolutely monstrous energy demands of the 1,000W motor. You can stretch that range in Eco Mode, low PAS levels and by pedaling instead of using the throttle, but I\u2019d still expect the 1,000W Jeep to still be a relatively short range e-bike.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy an extra battery for the Jeep, which I\u2019d highly suggest if you\u2019re looking to really use that big motor on longer rides. Or, if range is a priority for you, it may be worth considering the 750W version of the bike. It\u2019s still an absolute monster of a motor (I got to ride one at a trade show) and it\u2019s likely going to tax the battery less. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-2-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Hill Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"34f75e8d-79b6-4455-ade4-eda6370bb489\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"QK Jeep hill test\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>As you might expect from a bike with 1,000W of power and 160Nm of torque, the QuietKat Jeep made our test hill Hell Hole look like child\u2019s play.<\/p>\n<p>At a third of a mile long with an average grade of 12 percent, Hell Hole is long enough and steep enough to test most e-bikes near or beyond their hill climbing ability. But the Jeep is not your typical e-bike, and I\u2019m pretty sure it was nowhere near its limits on either of its two timed laps up the hill.<\/p>\n<p>In the first timed hill test, which was done using just the throttle, the Jeep cleared the top in 1:08.00 with an average speed of 16 mph, tying it for second place overall on our throttle-only hill test leaderboard. In the second test, done in PAS 5, the Jeep set a blazing fast time of 55 seconds with an average speed of 19.7 mph \u2014 a new all-time record.<\/p>\n<p>While those timed hill tests were done on pavement, which is not the Jeep\u2019s natural habitat, we did extensively test the bike on steep 4&#215;4 roads and even some singletrack climbs. None of those climbs were timed, but I can anecdotally say there\u2019s little the Jeep can\u2019t climb. In my experience traction was usually the limiting factor, not the motor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757804438-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757804438-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758097271-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758097271-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Action-1-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep handling \" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fire road and 4&#215;4 track is the Jeep\u2019s happy place. Luckily there\u2019s plenty of that in Utah.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Break-Handle-1-of-1.jpg\"  alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep Brake Handle\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tektro Dorado brakes work well for the Jeep.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Shock-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep rear shock\" Tire\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Absorbing hits in the rear is a RockShox Monarch RL with 150mm of travel.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Brakes and the Brake Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"b84d1eda-f25d-4128-8369-ba6a0686f8a4\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Qk Jeep: Brake chart\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Our review model of the Jeep is spec\u2019d with a set of Tektro Dorado 4-piston hydraulic disk brakes that clamp down on some 203 mm disks. <\/p>\n<p>We put these brakes to the test, conducting five full-power stops from 20 mph, and found they perform very well. The Jeep came to a stop at an average of 14-feet-4-inches, which is more than a foot better than our current all-time average stopping distance of 15-feet-10-inches.<\/p>\n<p>Our testing confirmed that these brakes are plenty powerful for the Jeep\u2019s speed and 70 lb weight. They also perform very nicely off-road. The Dorado\u2019s have a nice lever feel that makes it easy to modulate how much force you\u2019re stopping with, which can help considerably with traction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758265958-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758265958-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614873877531-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614873877531-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Ride Comfort, Handling and Cockpit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>I\u2019ve gotten the chance to review a handful of e-bikes in the burgeoning all-terrain category, including the more affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/himiway-cobra-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Himiway Cobra<\/a> and a brief review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/bakcou-storm-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bakcou Storm<\/a>, and I\u2019ll say the handling of the Jeep feels superior to both.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s tough to directly compare the Jeep and the Cobra because the Cobra is spec\u2019d at so much lower of a level and Himiway has less experience building all-terrain e-bikes, but comparing the performance of the two helps illustrate why the Jeep costs so much more. It\u2019s simply a far better and far more capable e-bike that\u2019s likely going to withstand much more abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to the Storm, which is a direct competitor of the Jeep, there are a few key handling differences that I\u2019d say set the Jeep ahead. The largest difference is the Jeep\u2019s inverted suspension fork, which makes the front end much stiffer and more stable feeling than the Storm. The Storm\u2019s traditional fat bike fork works well, and even is better than the average fat bike fork, but it feels flexier in corners than the Jeep\u2019s inverted fork. I like that the Jeep\u2019s front end feels more precise; more like a surgical instrument that\u2019s going to do exactly as I ask. <\/p>\n<p>Cockpit wise, the Jeep\u2019s got a set of wide mountain bike-style handlebars adorned with a full-color LCD display from Bafang, a thumb throttle, a small touchpad and the shifter on the right-hand side. It\u2019s a fairly normal setup that works well. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Display-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep LCD Display\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bafang full-color LCD display works very nicely.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Seat-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep saddle\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The QuietKat-branded seat is comfortable and slightly athletic, which suits the bike well.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Suspension-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep Suspension design\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A design we more commonly see on dirt bikes, the Jeep\u2019s front fork is inverted. This helps stiffen up the front end.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quiet-Kat_Review_Throttle-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Kat Jeep Thumb Throttle\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jeep\u2019s thumb throttle.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">QuietKat Jeep Review: Summary \/ Where to Buy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>My long background as a traditional non-motorized cyclist is always going to make me pretty skeptical of e-bikes like the QuietKat Jeep, and always makes me hesitant to add them to a <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/best-electric-bikes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best recommended list<\/a> other than hunting\/all-terrain.<\/p>\n<p>With their huge tires, hefty weight and powerful motors, e-bikes like the Jeep don\u2019t jive too well with my definition of what makes a good off-road e-bike, let alone a good eMTB. But the more time I spend on bikes like the Jeep, the more I think that\u2019s a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>The Jeep is something new. It\u2019s one of the first in a new category of do anything, go anywhere e-bikes that harness power, capable design and smart component choices to make all-terrain machines that are wicked fun. Among the bikes that occupy this new category, the QuietKat Jeep may very well be king. It\u2019s incredibly well built, the handling is perfect for blitzing 4&#215;4 road and I think QuietKat made some very smart component choices that\u2019ll stand up to any degree of abuse a rider will likely dole out. <\/p>\n<p>If you like the QuietKat Jeep, it can be bought through their website and shipped directly to your door. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebrdeals.com\/ebrRP-QuietKat-Jeep\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions  down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the QuietKat Jeep.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614759007412-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614759007412-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614759202862-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614759202862-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-bottom-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614747990438-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614747990438-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you get when you take the off-roading ethos of the Jeep brand, a full suspension all-mountain chassis and top it off with a souped-up 1,000W mid-drive motor? 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