Head-to-head
Onyx RCR vs Delfast Top 3.0
Onyx RCR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx RCR Dual Sport - Intermediate | 84 | $5,199 | 14 kW | 3.0 kWh | commuting + light trails, riders who want lights + a seat |
| Delfast Top 3.0 Dual Sport - Intermediate | 71 | $6,999 | 6 kW | 3.4 kWh | maximum range, street-legal commuting + light off-road |
What works
- Moped-style comfort with a seat, lights, and a street kit — the most commuter-friendly bike here
- Big 2.95 kWh (72V/45Ah) pack with genuine long range in Eco
- 60 mph and a 14 kW peak hub motor — quick without a chain to maintain
Trade-offs
- Heavy (~150 lb) and moped-shaped — less capable in technical off-road than a true dirt bike
- Ships speed-limited; full speed needs unlocking
- Fixed (non-swappable) battery
What works
- Record-setting range: a huge 3.4 kWh (72V/47Ah) pack rated 200+ mi in eco
- Ships street-legal as a Class-2 e-bike with lights, signals, mirrors, and horn
- Quiet carbon belt drive with regen — very low maintenance
Trade-offs
- Pedal-equipped Class-2 e-bike — not a pure dirt bike (it competes on range, not dirt capability)
- Throttle range at speed is only ~30–50 mi — far below the 200 mi headline
- Premium ~$7,000 price