Arctic Leopard is a Chinese maker of high-power electric off-road bikes in the same class as the Sur-Ron. Interest in the range has climbed fast in Australia, and the questions are always the same: which model, and can I ride it here. This guide answers the first and is honest about the second.
XE Pro R: the flagship
The top of the range. A 74V 60Ah battery (about 4,440Wh), peak output near 26.5kW, roughly 700Nm of wheel torque, and a full 21-inch front / 18-inch rear enduro wheel set on fully adjustable KKE suspension with around 200mm of travel each end. It weighs about 79kg. This is the one for experienced riders who want the most power and the longest-travel chassis for serious off-road terrain.
XE Pro S: the core bike
The heart of the range and the value pick. A 72V 55Ah battery (about 3,960Wh), peak output around 20kW (a 16.8kW variant also exists), top speed near 100 km/h, and a more street-and-trail 19-inch wheel set. At about 67kg it is lighter and more manageable than the Pro R. If you want the core Arctic Leopard experience without the flagship price, this is it.
XE Pro S Enduro: the same power, taller wheels
Mechanically the XE Pro S, but on a 21-inch front / 18-inch rear enduro wheel set built for rougher ground. Same 72V 55Ah pack and roughly 20kW peak output, about 68kg. Choose this over the standard Pro S if you ride genuine off-road terrain rather than hard-pack and trails.
XF: the compact one
The smallest and lightest bike in the range. A 72V 35Ah battery (about 2,520Wh), peak output around 12kW, top speed near 96 km/h, on compact 17-inch front / 14-inch rear mini wheels, at roughly 58 to 59kg. It has pit-bike agility and suits smaller or newer off-road riders, or anyone who wants the most manageable bike here. Less power and smaller wheels than the XE Pro models, same off-road-only legal status.
Which one should you buy
- Most power and the best suspension for hard off-road use: XE Pro R
- Best value and a lighter, more street-and-trail bike: XE Pro S
- The Pro S powertrain but for rougher enduro terrain: XE Pro S Enduro
- Lightest, most compact, easiest to handle: XF
A note on the numbers, and the price
The motor outputs Arctic Leopard quotes are PEAK figures, not continuous rated output, and the torque numbers are wheel torque, not mid-drive crank torque, so do not compare them directly with a pedal-assist e-bike's Nm rating. On price, there is no settled Australian RRP yet: US retail starts around USD $5,799, and Australian supply is pre-order through a small number of off-road e-moto specialists. Confirm the exact motor variant, battery and a firm ride-away price at the point of sale.