RAEV Bullet GTX 1000 Watt 52 Volt E-Bike Review

This is a review of the RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike which is a new eBike that has just come out, which has 52 volt battery and 28 amp hours of power, and 1000 watt rear hub motor. The RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike has a top speed close to 38 miles an hour when unlocked, as well as front and rear suspension, so this is a full suspension ebike That can go almost 40 miles per hour. In this video review I test the RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike in all situations, and I show you what it can do and how well it works. I do an acceleration test as well as a brake test, and we even take it off some jumps to see how it handles that and we go off road. My overall impression of the RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike electric bike is that it is great and a really good deal at the price. The only thing I would change on it if I were going to do a lot of off-road riding would be the front fork, but the front fork works fine for normal street use.
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Time Stamps
:00 RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike features overview
1:57 Seat height measurement
2:00 RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike test ride
2:21 Full suspension performance test
3:34 Brake test
3:51 RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike acceleration and top speed test
4:25 Hill climbing test
5:26 Handling and cornering test
5:40 RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike pedal assist mode tests
6:37 Off road handling test
7:29 Full speed pedal assist test
7:56 Headlight and taillight test
8:15 Battery life range test
8:41 RAEV Bullet GTX E-Bike unboxing and assembly.
9:16 Conclusion

[@haroldnewbill9868]

Nice review. Very informative for sure.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@txtworld]

Awesome review ... love the jumps and BMX maneuvers

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@6431harry]

Thank You so much for the review. It answered all my questions. Like how fast, how far, and how comfortable. Also, how would I fit. Since were almsot the same height it is a really good comparison. Thanks again

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@Leo-iq1le]

Nice video, great deep dive, I like the look of the Bullet GT rear suspension even though I believe GTX is superior , I wonder if the spring can be added for the look. . The designers were going to see if they could increase the low end acceleration on the bullet gt.

[@hoohoohoblin]

I agree that the red spring looks good, especially on a green bike, but it is super firm, and the ride is terrible. I bet you could find a spring shock that works better and put it in there. On my GT I replaced the red spring with an air shock, and it’s way better to ride now.

[@georgejarasa1736]

Thanks for the vid! Is there a rear disconnect such that it would be easier to remove the rear tire in case of flat?

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It’s on the swingarm. You just have to cut one zip tie, and then unplug the plug.

[@poti2875]

can you upgrade those crank and rear sprocket? maybe like put 2x crank and 7speed rear sprocket?

[@andylange5554]

Great review! I just ordered the GTX, will be a big upgrade from my S73 S1 I’ve been on for over 4 years haha. Would you recommend getting a shock absorber pump and pressure-rite shock adapter, to adjust the compression and rebound? Looks like I need those, could you share links to order? Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks for asking. I put a couple of links in the description. If you already have a shock pump, then you can buy a 90° adapter. If you don’t have a pump yet, you can buy one with a 90° head on it. I put links to both in the video description. They won’t let me put links in comments or I would put one in here as well.

[@andylange5554]

@@hoohoohoblinawesome, thanks so much!

[@petebautista2507]

I weight 160 lbs. what would be the recommended compression and rebound for me? I have the GTX. Thanks in advance.

[@LaosHouse]

This bike looks so nice. Raev if you're reading this, send me one to review!

[@MuhammadAshraf-sy8jw]

Nice bike

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@spitfire155k2]

Ordered my Bullet GTX about a week ago and should be here mid-October. Pretty stoked to jet around downtown Denver! C’mon RAEV, hurry! 😊

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re going to love it when you get it! It’s really too bad about the supply chain issues, but it’s a great bike.

[@HDJenga]

Definitely give me an update when you get to ride it, I’ve been thinking about buying for a while but never did cause I wanted to see how it turned out

[@jwillwork3683]

keep us updated, I ordered one lastnight. Went with black what color did you get ?

[@faridghu192]

Has anyone else received their GTX yet? Delayed once again 😢

[@ddawson1976]

What have you seen with mileage in Class 2? For the GTX ( I have this model in yellow, dual batteries) the website spec says 50+ miles Class 2 throttle only. I've tested in Class 2 throttle only and I get around 22 miles and batteries get down to almost dyeing (flashing). When I did peddle assist switching between Class 1, 2 and 3 I get less. Both batteries are fully charged. I haven't had the bike long, and only have taken it on a few rides.

[@hoohoohoblin]

I got 38 miles of range when I ran the battery all the way down. A lot of that was throttle only and I live in place with a lot of hills.

[@ddawson1976]

Recently received my new headlight and controller, and when going through the settings to adjust the top speed, I accidentally came across some hidden settings that aren't in the GTX manual. I've reached out to the company asking what they are and what they do if changed, but haven't received a response as of yet. If you enter the settings to adjust the wheel diameter by pressing UP+DOWN for 2 seconds (per the manual) and once you see Ld, then press UP+DOWN for 2 seconds again, you can cycle through VO, SC, PS. VO is for voltage I think and lets you go from 44 up to 58. Haven't tried adjusting it, so not sure what it does for power. PS, I found in the online Bullet manual and is for PAS, which I assume is irrelevant for the GTX due to no gear shifting. SC, not sure what it is. If anyone finds out, I'm curious to know what/why these are on the GTX when they are not in the manual to adjust.

[@hoohoohoblin]

It is a KEY-DISP controller. I wonder if other people on the Internet have documented what all the settings do. The KEY-DISP manufacturer might have a list of everything.

[@birdinreality8928]

OK so you can do Roll backs on this thing

[@lanapfeifer6339]

price is $2499 and should be included to save us the searching. i like it.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I didn’t know how they were going to price it, as it was a prototype. It was originally $2899 when I made the review.

[@E-drive-vq4fy]

Is the speed accurate according to the gps? That’s faster then the x-class and revv1. If it is then it must have a 35 amp controller.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. I checked it with the GPS app on my phone, and it matched.

[@Jacob_r10]

I’m not sure if it’s just my gtx but I only have a 750w motor

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes, but look at the wattage on the controller when you unlock it. It’s way over 1000 W. If anybody looks at it, the motor says 750.

[@steveachterhof5324]

Great review, can't wait to get mine. I didn't realize the gtx has only 1 gear I thought it was the same as the gt which has 7 gears. Do find this to be an issue

[@hoohoohoblin]

It’s fine. It takes off quick enough from a stop that you don’t really need to pedal. On the GT, it takes off slower, so it’s fun to help out by peddling. The GTX is geared so high that you’re still helping out in the mid-20 mile an hour range. That’s good if you’re traveling at high speeds for a long period of time and want to get some exercise and lengthen your battery life. Honestly, I didn’t do much pedaling at all. This thing is pretty much a Motorcycle.

[@king-pin007]

🤙 does it have a walk mode ? ..I need to walk up 5 steps with it

[@marklivingston1479]

In low speed you can bump the throttle a bit to get it up stairs.

[@adamwinspear8761]

Any chance you can explain how to unlock speed?

[@hoohoohoblin]

How To Unlock A Key-Disp E-bike Controller kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6rLZZRqib2gjdE

[@txtworld]

They need to make a GTX Mini, for shorter riders. With the power of the GTX, and the smaller dimensions of the GT. And ideally maintaining the GT's 7 speed gear cassette.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That’s a good idea. They already have the GT. A motor and battery swap should be easy. Some people have already done it themselves with kits.

[@The2econdcoming]

I’m assuming the gtx is just standard size of most moped style bikes?

[@jwillwork3683]

And A GTX XL for big dudes 😂. I ordered the GTX while drunk last night 🥴. Wifey gonna kick my ass for spending my money 😂

[@meglodone1199]

I’m 5”4. Do you think I could fit on this bike??

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. There’s somebody else on the Facebook page who is the tall and posted pictures of themselves on the bike. Go to Facebook and look up the RAEV group to see it.

[@pandapants]

Is it possible to switch the display to km?

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes

[@Scottyman99]

Does the rear hub make the buzzing/ratcheting sound from the pawls a normal bike uses when coasting and not pedaling?

[@hoohoohoblin]

It makes a freecoaster sound but it is pretty quiet.

[@pauly51]

Is the bullet gt shorter seat height?

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It’s a little bit shorter. They have the measurements on the website. I also did a review video comparing the two bikes. I have one of each.

[@karlsabourin5286]

id like to buy 5 bikes but they do not reply to their instagram.... how can i get shipping quotation?

[@raevbikes]

Hey Karl, sorry we overlooked your message. I will reply on Instagram.

[@MEOIT83]

Ordered two today and shipping was free

[@Is0chronism]

So for a 5'4 guy this would probably be hard to ride on?

[@marklivingston1479]

I'm 5'10" & on the tips of my toes while straddling it.

[@hoohoohoblin]

They make another bike called the bullet GT that has a much lower seat height.

[@justinknottek2664]

Do you know top speed of bullet x unlocked

[@hoohoohoblin]

It should be right around 28 miles an hour.

[@FantasticalCoach]

You going to keep this one or end up selling it?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I’m keeping it. My son and his friends are having a lot of fun riding around.

[@cameronsuh6998]

can u do wheelies

[@hoohoohoblin]

I haven’t been able to do a wheelie on it. It doesn’t have that much torque. I don’t have rear foot pegs on it yet, but I’ve seen the kids in the neighborhood do wheelies by standing up on the rear passenger pegs. I bet it could do that.

[@u1yssez]

How far can you go?

[@hoohoohoblin]

39 miles, unlocked with lots of hills.

[@grumps316]

Shot In Manhatten Beach.

[@antd9403]

Just me or the bars look crooked?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I think they’re straight.

[@OregonCrow]

Looks like it belongs in Wal-Mart.

[@darrylphillips6301]

Way better than a super 73 that's for damn sure. Maybe 3 years ago those things were worth it, now way over priced for what you get and people are realizing that now 😂

[@OregonCrow]

@@darrylphillips6301 Whatever makes ya feel better. :)

[@joshkelly8167]

@@OregonCrowlmao

[@superroblox7162]

erererer

[@E-Ryders]

😂This #RAEV company is a joke! They contacted me last year and wanted me to review a bullet, I said sure, then they changed it to another bike and I signed their "agreement contract", still nothing, communication is horrible with this company. They reached months later in Sept saying they want me to review their new #GTX and like an idiot I said ok, again, they told me it wouldn't be ready till December cause they have to work out production kinks.....lol, ok so I wait, well now it's 3mths later, March and I'm still waiting.....🤦‍♂They can't even live up to their own commitments on top of their poor communication. I'm not surprised their product has issues.

[@johnrob3215]

This electric bike does not classify as either a class one class two or Class III ebike and therefore cannot be used in any kind of bike lane or road or path

[@kaig703]

it can be speed locked, almost all cars can exceed 200mph, doesn’t mean that you should drive at that speed on public roads

[@johnrob3215]

@kaig703 they unlock them, some show kids how to do it in their vids.

[@johnrob3215]

@kaig703 also, most cars can't do over 200.

[@txtworld]

This bike is modest and reasonable. How about you focus your rant upon the Surron-style ebikers, who don't have working pedals, and hurtle along at 80+ mph

[@johnrob3215]

@@txtworld how about both?

[@colinwhite144]

To much money for such a poor bike. I've always said if you can fabricate a frame in to a good bike ues a kit much faster and cheaper

[@johnrob3215]

It is illegal to drive that bike on public roads

[@California_Spotter]

I dont think so, as long as its speed is not unlocked It should be legal

[@johnrob3215]

@California_Spotter as a motorcycle. However, the bike doesnt qualify as a motorcycle either.

[@MEOIT83]

It is not illegal as long as the electric only speed doesn't exceed 20 mph.

[@johnrob3215]

@MEOIT83 hmmm, no. Electric bikes are capped at 750w. Anything over that is the illegal to take on a public road or Highway. Doesn't matter how you driving it the vehicle itself is not acceptable. You know what's funny is that I probably watched a hundred of these e-bike videos on KZbin and only one was completely legal

[@tedarmstrong4409]

750w limit is local law, this bike meets federal regulations unless you unlock it. There is no federal watt limit only speed

[@Scottyman99]

The rear hub is only 750 watts nominal. 1000 watt peak.

[@EstatesPhotographycom]

Love everything about the bike, except for that thumb throttle. With that much range I would be tempted to go on long rides and without twist throttle my thumb would quickly get sore. Unfortunately this thumb throttle just kills it for me.

[@datmfaj787]

Just change it to twist throttle?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I agree. I prefer a twist throttle as well because I’ve ridden motorcycles for years. It actually isn’t too bad if you use the palm of your hand on the thumb throttle instead of your thumb.