A New Category

High-Performance Electric Bikes With Pedals

Built like an e-moto. Rides like a bicycle. Sicario combines motorcycle-inspired performance with fully functional pedal capability, creating a new category of electric bikes designed for adventure, commuting, and off-road exploration.

Sicario high-performance electric bike with fully functional pedals

Section 01

What Is an Electric Bike With Pedals?

An electric bike with pedals is exactly what it sounds like — and exactly what most high-performance electric vehicles in this category are not. It is a machine that pairs a powerful electric drivetrain with real, load-bearing, fully functional bicycle pedals. You can ride it with the motor doing the work, with your legs doing the work, or with the two working together.

Sicario sits between two worlds. Traditional e-bikes — your commuter cruiser, your folding city bike, your basic pedal-assist hardtail — are slow, narrowly focused, and built around a small motor. They have pedals, but they do not have presence. Pedal-less e-motos like Sur Ron and its competitors deliver serious power and aggressive styling, but the moment you remove the pedals you remove the bicycle: no bike-lane access in most regions, no leg-powered range, no quiet stealth mode, no "ride it home if the battery dies" backup.

Sicario is built differently. The chassis, suspension, geometry, and drivetrain are designed for motorcycle-inspired performance. The pedals are not styling pegs or token compliance hardware — they are a real drivetrain you can put weight into. That is the whole point: keep the bicycle, add the moto.

The result is a true high-performance electric bike with pedals. It rides like a bicycle when you want a bicycle. It accelerates like an e-moto when you want an e-moto. And because it is still a pedaled bike, it goes places pedal-less machines simply are not allowed.

Section 02

Why Choose an Electric Bike With Pedals?

Pedals are not nostalgia. On a high-performance machine, they are leverage — legally, mechanically, and experientially. Here is what you actually get when your electric bike still has them.

Greater Versatility

Switch between pure throttle, pedal-assist, and human power without changing bikes. One machine handles trail days, commutes, and back-road weekends.

Pedal When You Want To

Functional pedals mean you choose how engaged you want to be. Cruise on throttle, push through a workout, or quietly pedal home when conditions call for it.

Extended Riding Range

When the battery gets low, you keep going. Pedaling stretches range, reduces draw on the system, and means you are never stranded by a dead pack.

More Engaging Ride

Pedaling reconnects you with the machine. It is the difference between operating a vehicle and riding a bike that happens to also be very fast.

Bicycle Heritage, Modern Performance

Sicario respects what bikes have always been — light, capable, free — and layers serious electric performance on top instead of replacing it.

Adventure and Off-Road Capability

Full suspension, aggressive geometry, and functional pedals make trail riding, dirt exploration, and long mixed-surface days genuinely possible.

Section 03

Electric Bike With Pedals vs E-Moto

A clear side-by-side of Sicario-style high-performance electric bikes, traditional e-bikes, and pedal-less e-motos like Sur Ron.

FeatureSicarioTraditional E-BikeSur Ron-Style E-Moto
PedalsFully functionalFunctionalNone
Riding PositionMoto-inspired, bicycle-legalUpright commuterMotocross
WeightHeavier than a bike, lighter than a motoLightHeavy
RangeLong — extended by pedalingModerateLimited to battery
PerformanceHigh — moto-inspired drivetrainLow to moderateHigh
ComfortFull suspension, premium ergonomicsBasicStiff, performance-focused
VersatilityStreet, trail, commute, off-roadCommute onlyOff-road only
Intended UseAdventure, commute, off-roadDaily commutingOff-road / track

Section 04

Designed for Adventure

Sicario is engineered to handle every surface you actually ride — not just the one a brochure photographer picked.

Urban Riding

Quick acceleration through traffic, agile handling in tight streets, and a stealth profile that does not scream for attention. The pedals keep you bike-lane legal where e-motos cannot go.

Off-Road Exploration

Full suspension and a high-output drivetrain let you push past the pavement. Pack a battery, head into the back-country, and pedal-extend your range when you go deep.

Trail Riding

Geometry built for confidence at speed and traction on loose terrain. Drop into singletrack with serious motor power and the ability to pedal-pop out of corners.

Weekend Adventures

Mixed surface, mixed effort, mixed pace. Sicario is built for the kind of day where you commute, explore, and end up somewhere you did not plan to be.

Everyday Transportation

Reliable, premium, and fast enough to make a car feel optional. The pedal system means routine errands and longer rides both work on one machine.

Section 05

Why Riders Choose Sicario

Premium Design

Dark, tactical, deliberately understated. Every surface and line is designed to look as confident as the machine performs.

High-Performance Powertrain

A high-voltage drivetrain engineered for immediate, relentless acceleration — the kind of power most pedaled e-bikes simply do not have.

Full Suspension

Front and rear suspension tuned for real-world riding, from city seams to off-road chop. Comfort and control where it matters.

Motorcycle-Inspired Engineering

Frame geometry, component spec, and ride feel borrow directly from the moto world. This bike was not designed by a commuter brand.

Functional Pedal System

Real pedals, real drivetrain, real range extension. The thing that makes Sicario a bike instead of just another e-moto.

Rider-Focused Experience

Built for the rider who wants every option on every ride — quiet, loud, fast, slow, working, cruising. Choose your mode and go.

Section 06

Featured Sicario Models

Every Sicario in the lineup pairs moto-inspired performance with a fully functional pedal system.

Section 07

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electric bike with pedals?+

An electric bike with pedals is a high-performance e-bike that combines a powerful electric motor with fully functional bicycle pedals. Unlike e-motos that have no pedals, a Sicario electric bike with pedals lets you ride under pure electric power, pedal under your own power, or blend the two together. The result is a machine that can deliver motorcycle-style acceleration on demand while still legally and functionally behaving like a bicycle.

Can you ride an electric bike without using the motor?+

Yes. Because Sicario bikes feature real, functional pedals connected to a true drivetrain, you can ride them with the motor off just like a traditional bicycle. This is useful for extending range, getting exercise, riding silently in restricted areas, or simply enjoying a more engaged ride. When you want the performance back, the motor is one twist of the throttle away.

Are electric bikes with pedals legal?+

Electric bikes with functional pedals generally fall under e-bike classifications in most US states and many countries, which makes them legal on roads, bike lanes, and many trails where e-motos and motorcycles are not allowed. Local laws vary by class, top speed, and motor output, so always confirm the rules in your city before riding. The pedal system on a Sicario is one of the key reasons it can be ridden in places a pedal-less e-moto cannot.

What is the difference between an e-bike and an e-moto?+

An e-bike has functional pedals, a bicycle-style frame and geometry, and is regulated similarly to a bicycle. An e-moto (like Sur Ron and similar models) has no pedals, uses motorcycle-style geometry, and is typically regulated as an off-road motorcycle. Sicario sits in a new category: e-moto-inspired performance and styling, paired with fully functional pedals so you get the versatility, legality, and riding range of a true electric bike.

Why do some high-performance electric bikes have pedals?+

Pedals do three big things: they extend range when the battery runs low, they unlock access to bike lanes and bike-legal trails, and they make the ride more engaging. Riders who want raw motor power but refuse to give up the freedom and capability of a bicycle choose high-performance electric bikes with pedals like Sicario.

Can an electric bike with pedals be used off-road?+

Absolutely. Sicario is engineered with full suspension, aggressive geometry, and a high-output drivetrain that is built for off-road exploration, trail riding, and rough terrain. The functional pedals give you extra control and endurance on long off-road days when you want to conserve battery.

How far can an electric bike with pedals travel?+

Range depends on rider weight, terrain, throttle use, and how much you pedal. On a Sicario, riders typically see strong real-world range under pure throttle, and meaningfully extended range when blending throttle and pedaling. The pedals are a real range-extender, not just decoration.

What makes Sicario different from other electric bikes?+

Sicario fuses moto-inspired performance — high-voltage drivetrain, full suspension, aggressive chassis, premium components — with a fully functional pedal system. Most high-performance electric vehicles in this segment drop the pedals entirely and become e-motos. Sicario keeps the pedals, keeps the bicycle versatility, and adds the kind of power that makes every ride feel alive.

Are Sicario pedals fully functional?+

Yes. Sicario pedals are real, load-bearing, drivetrain-connected pedals — not cosmetic pegs. You can pedal the bike with the motor off, pedal-assist with the motor on, or ride purely on throttle. This is a core part of the Sicario design philosophy.

Who are high-performance electric bikes designed for?+

Sicario is built for riders who want more than a basic commuter e-bike but do not want to give up bicycle legality or versatility. That includes adventure riders, off-road explorers, daily commuters who want serious performance, and enthusiasts coming from the moto world who want a machine they can ride more places, more often.

Can I commute on an electric bike with pedals?+

Yes. The combination of strong electric performance for quick acceleration through traffic, plus functional pedals for bike-lane access and longer range, makes Sicario an excellent commuter. You get the speed advantage of an e-moto with the everyday usability of a bicycle.

Do electric bikes with pedals provide exercise?+

They can. You decide how much. Pedal hard with low motor assist for a real workout, blend pedaling and throttle for a moderate effort, or rely on the motor entirely on days you want pure performance. The pedal system means exercise is always an option, not a requirement.

How fast can a high-performance electric bike go?+

Top speeds vary by class, local regulation, and configuration. High-performance electric bikes with pedals like Sicario are designed to deliver moto-style acceleration and serious top-end capability while remaining as compliant as possible with local e-bike classifications. Always ride within the limits set for your area.

What should I look for when buying an electric bike with pedals?+

Look for a high-voltage drivetrain (72V or comparable for true performance), full suspension for real off-road and rough-road capability, a strong steel or aluminum chassis with motorcycle-inspired geometry, hydraulic disc brakes, and pedals that are clearly load-bearing and connected to a real drivetrain. Premium finish, serviceability, and dealer support matter too — which is exactly where Sicario is built to compete.

Why choose Sicario?+

Because Sicario does not force you to choose between a bicycle and a motorcycle. You get moto-inspired performance, premium dark design, full suspension, and a fully functional pedal system in one machine. It is a new category of electric bike built for riders who want everything: speed, versatility, range, legality, and a ride experience that feels unmistakably alive.

Ready to ride a real one?

Explore the Sicario lineup — high-performance electric bikes with fully functional pedals, built for the street and the dirt.