Head-to-head
Apollo (RFN) RFN Ares Rally Pro vs E-Ride Pro SS 2.0
Apollo (RFN) RFN Ares Rally Pro leads on current VoltRipper Score, but rider fit, legality, budget, and support still decide the smarter buy.
| Bike | Score | Price | Peak power | Battery | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo (RFN) RFN Ares Rally Pro Trail - Intermediate | 85 | $4,799 | 12.5 kW | 2.6 kWh | power-hungry riders, a higher-peak-kW Sur-Ron alternative |
| E-Ride Pro SS 2.0 Trail - Intermediate | 81 | $3,999 | 12 kW | 2.9 kWh | best power-per-dollar, heavier riders |
What works
- Marketed as a 'Sur-Ron killer' — 12.5 kW peak 'rocket mode' is big power for the money
- Large removable battery, fast charging, and a headlight for kit-based street use
- Adjustable suspension and tortoise/rabbit ride modes
Trade-offs
- Newer brand with a smaller aftermarket than Sur-Ron/Talaria
- Top-speed claims vary widely (46–55 mph) — verify the exact model
- Range claim (100 mi) is an eco figure; expect far less ridden hard
What works
- 12 kW peak and a 60 mph top speed — big power for under ~$4,000
- 72V/40Ah (2.88 kWh) swappable Samsung pack; ~2 hr fast charge
- 300 lb rider limit and regen — accommodates bigger/heavier riders
Trade-offs
- Claimed range only holds at low steady speed; expect ~35 mi ridden hard
- Smaller aftermarket/support than Sur-Ron or Talaria
- Off-road only; no street kit as sold