Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024)
Road-legal status is not yet verified for this model.
Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) (2024) at a glance
The 2024 Heckler is Santa Cruz's previous full power trail eMTB, built around Shimano's EP801 motor and a 720Wh battery. The Heckler R (2024) pairs the Shimano EP801 (DU-EP801) motor with a 720Wh battery and SRAM NX Eagle gearing. It has 160mm front and 150mm rear travel. Santa Cruz Australia lists it at $9,349 on sale, down from $10,999.
The Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) is a trail emtb e-bike sold in Australia at $9,349 (price checked 16 Oct 2026). It pairs a Shimano EP801 (DU-EP801) mid drive motor, a 720Wh battery, 27.5-inch, MX (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear) or 29-inch, depending on variant wheels.
Is it for you?
Best suited to
Buyers chasing a discounted full power carbon trail eMTB with a big 720Wh battery.
Standout strength
A 720Wh battery and Shimano EP801 motor, now on sale below original RRP.
The main compromise
This is 2024 model year run-out stock, and Santa Cruz does not list its weight on the AU page.
Consider something else if
You want the newest Bosch system and current model year support, in which case look at the Vala.
Check before you buy
Check which wheel size variant is in stock (27.5, MX or 29), and confirm motor output and the Australian assist limit with the dealer.
Full specification
Drive and power
Frame and ride
Australian compliance
Road-legal status is not yet verified for this model.
Heckler R (2024) vs Heckler S (2024)
| Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) | Santa Cruz Heckler S (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,349 | $11,049 |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 (DU-EP801), mid drive | Shimano EP801 (DU-EP801), mid drive |
| Torque | TBC | TBC |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Claimed range | TBC | TBC |
| Weight | TBC | TBC |
| Frame | C carbon, full suspension | C carbon, full suspension |
| Wheels | 27.5-inch, MX (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear) or 29-inch, depending on variant | 27.5-inch, MX (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear) or 29-inch, depending on variant |
| Category | Trail eMTB | Trail eMTB |
| Availability | Clearance, run-out stock | Clearance, run-out stock |
Choose the Heckler R (2024) if
it costs $1,700 less.
Choose the Heckler S (2024) if
you prefer its frame, fit or finish; the core numbers are close, so fit and dealer support should decide it.
How you would ride it
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a California mountain bike brand whose Australian e-bike range covers the Bosch powered Vala and Bullit, the Fazua powered Heckler SL and the Skitch road and urban e-bike. Run-out 2024 Heckler builds with Shimano EP801 motors are also still listed on sale.
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Common questions
How much does the Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) cost in Australia?
The Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) is listed at $9,349 (RRP from the Santa Cruz AU store data. Sold through Santa Cruz dealers; some AU product pages show see dealer for pricing.). eBikeFinder checks pricing against manufacturer and distributor information, and prices can change with sales and stock. This price was last checked on 16 Oct 2026.
Is the Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) road legal in Australia?
Its compliance is listed as unverified on eBikeFinder. A road-legal Australian e-bike is limited to 250W of pedal-assist power that cuts out at 25 km/h, with any throttle capped at 6 km/h. Confirm the Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) meets those limits with the seller before riding on the road.
What motor does the Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) have?
The Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) uses a Shimano EP801 (DU-EP801) motor, in a mid-drive position. Mid-drive motors climb hills better because they work through the bike's gears.
Who sells and backs the Santa Cruz Heckler R (2024) in Australia?
The Santa Cruz range is distributed in Australia by Santa Cruz Bicycles Australia (sold through Santa Cruz dealers). It comes with a Santa Cruz claims a lifetime frame and rigid fork warranty for the original owner, free pivot bearing replacement for as long as the owner keeps the bike, and three years on paint and decals. Its warranty page states no separate terms for motors, batteries or displays. warranty. Buying from a brand with real Australian support matters most when something needs a warranty claim or a service.