Ristretto 512 E-Bike Full Review + 10% discount code

[@brandonmeehan3683]

Awesome video man! I appreciate you taking the time to put all this together for everyone!

[@manasseh7]

I ride a surron but the 512 has caught my eye since day 1, great review lad.

[@brentcollins9727]

One of the best reviews I’ve ever seen. Bravo!!!!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Wow, thanks man! I appreciate it.

[@El_Guap]

Gosh I hope they bring a 72v battery to market, a 1/2 twist throttle option (and some good rubber grips). Wish they would have done a longer swing arm. This was the unfortunate geometry issue with the Onyx RCR but DatShop in NYC addressed this. Oh. Also turn signals in the front plz ❤

[@JohnnyPrimeCC]

Excellent and thorough review! I'm sold. My next ebike will be the Ristretto

[@russellnoll7279]

Great video as always. I love my 512. Just an incredible bike. Deserves an incredible review by the man himself !!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Much appreciated dude!

[@andreperry7995]

Over price like a super73 man

[@cadenlanger379]

Another great review. Hope to see you in October!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@cadenlanger379 Thanks Caden! I look forward to hearing about the next steps for your bikes soon.

[@Dr.z00]

I just got mine. It’s amazing!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Congrats!

[@Dr.z00]

Next to the golden pedal it’s been making a very loud clicking noise. I’ve emailed them and they are trying to resolve the issue. Lmk if that happens with yours. And hit me up if you tryna go on a ride sometime. I live in San Diego

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@Dr.z00 so they’ll send you a replacement part, easy fix. Which model color did you get?

[@Dr.z00]

A24 black Pantera

[@Dr.z00]

Actually Maybe A20

[@BLATSZ123]

Damn keep it up man your channel has potential

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@BLATSZ123 thank you!

[@SlowMoe462]

Great review! Thx for putting the work in for owners and prospective buyers. Cheers!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@SlowMoe462 you got it man!

[@erikvasquezbonilla3055]

Great video, very informational Really enjoy your content. Would have liked to see more demonstration on the A24 To help with choosing which ride suits better for customers

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Thanks very much! I don’t have access to an A24. The footage you see of the A24 is from my friend in Florida. How tall are you?

[@erikvasquezbonilla3055]

@IRISHTRETTO I'm 5,7 would the A24 be too tall?

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@erikvasquezbonilla3055 yes, I am 5'9 and the A20 is ideal for me. I test rode the A24, you can see that test ride on my channel, it's too tall for me.

[@erikvasquezbonilla3055]

@@IRISHTRETTO Thanks so much. That truly helps a lot!

[@russellnoll7279]

Basically height of rider is main factor. If you’re over 6ft. Best to get the a24

[@djstripnyc]

Looking forward to getting my 512 here in NYC and putting it through its paces. 😉

[@IRISHTRETTO]

You will love it. I subscribed to your channel.

[@djstripnyc]

@@IRISHTRETTO Right back at cha!

[@Samzhang-y4g]

can't wait to get my 512

[@skylercherry]

Have you received it yet? If so, how is it? How did you justify the price? Thanks!! 😊

[@exhale7873]

@@skylercherry my wild guess is unlike these sponsored "honest" reviewers he has not received anything yet like everyone else hasn't

[@IloloIzu]

Best review on the internet!

[@onealg7228]

Thank you for the insightful review sir! I will be selling my Engwe M20 and buying a Ristretto next year

[@vincetheveganprince]

Nice review bro!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@vincetheveganprince thanks mate!

[@Deo_on2]

Great review...I think this is the only middrive moped style bike out there...

[@thinkingeek3430]

good review man ! сant wait for my A20 Bronze 💖

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@thinkingeek3430 thank you, I appreciate it!

[@mash7062]

Finally!!! Cheers!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@mash7062 you’re welcome! Took a while because life is busy and I put a lot of time into it, hope it helps!

[@dariusx4829]

Stellar production and presentation 💯🔥👍🏾

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@dariusx4829 thanks very much! I appreciate the kind words.

[@rickeykoga2312]

Im all about a clean shape and silhouette - this bike kills it in nearly every category 🎉 if i can sell one of my 4 ebikes, might upgrade to one of these - beast performance Love the mid-drive design, so damn clean and powerful

[@DevinSablotny]

Just ordered mine!

[@vardanfitness7866]

🔥🔥 let’s go

[@coveringcambria]

Thank you

[@flyingtigre1239]

I CANT WAIT…..👀

[@madeleinelopez8013]

Hope you didn’t buy it…. They scamming

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Nobody’s getting scammed, you are deluded, paranoid and are not looking at the information that is right in front of you. Join the Ristretto Facebook group and you’ll see.

[@henrycagle7827]

@@madeleinelopez8013 I did!

[@tag18p]

Yesss !!

[@DerekZoo]

quality production bro! what other bikes did you consider? does ristretto have a 72V battery like you mentioned to upgrade? thank you!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@DerekZoo thanks man! I know Ristretto were testing a 72 V battery a couple of months ago, I don’t know where they are that, but I do imagine they are prioritizing shipping at all the current 512 orders. At the time of ordering this bike, I was thinking about getting an Aerial Rider Grizzly, or an Onyx, but now there are more options. The Vexcite MK1R is a nice bike, so is the Graffiti X (see my vids). My next video will be a first look at the Segway Xyber.

[@bellyacres7846]

wow a fast highway bike for sure and mid drive!?! very nice im more of a low torque back road dirt rider. more of a logging road than the go fast type of ebike. this looks like a lot of fun tho. :)

[@azteacher26]

If they ever make a more off road oriented bike TAKE MY MONEY.

[@asmrecap]

1st time i dont have to watch mutiple videos to get know everything!

[@robertoproman4605]

Best of the Best Review 👍💪💪💪

[@Jazzmarcel]

As a veteran ebiker, I started out with three bikes with a bafang bbsHD's all with homemade packs! Finally I have a non suspension roadrunner 52 v shark 24ah upgraded motor and controller and though I love it, the fact that it's non suspension it's too jarring for shitty Nola streets! My question is, will this thing chew up chains bei g a mid drive motor? For the looks of it, this bike is beautiful and we'll engineered!!!!!.........too bad it doesn't look like I can put a girl on the back!👊🏾😎👍🏾

[@DriverJ-N]

what a bike wow really have me here thinking if the graffiti X was the right choice

[@bigballa8220]

Great video bro!! 💪

[@jibronCee]

did you talk about range? how far can you get on the battery with a normal riding speed?

[@tonyholmes9024]

Great video! I wonder how it compares to the Goat bikes. I wanted a Ristretto but the delivery dates kept changing which was a red flag for me.

[@jimjr9143]

The date was pushed back a really long time . Which suggests they knew the original date was not possible . This strategy is done some times through the ebike industry to gain a bit of money first to produce the e-bikes in the first place . I know this happens so i never pre order any e-bike While it did take a very long time from when they claimed, they are producing what they said they would .

[@russellnoll7279]

It’s all about the finished product. While it was frustrating on times. It’s not like I got a shit bike after all that. So I forgive em lol. They seem to be correcting this department which will be amazing. But was totally worth the year I waited.

[@jcolt84]

I know they’re no longer a company but you should review the onyx rcr or cty2.

[@El_Guap]

I was trying to see what sort of speed you had at different inclines but it’s impossible to see on the video. What speed does it get on a 9-11% hill? Thanks! My 52v40Ah Revv1 slows to about 19mph at those inclines and I desperately need something with more torque since my area is craaaaazy hilly.

[@dansfpr]

This bike rocks, I’m also in the market for an e-bike but this one isn’t in my budget unfortunately

[@josephpuchel6497]

Same here I might have to break open the piggy bank lol

[@maximevm4801]

Great review man ! Does anyone living in Europe ever made a purchase ? I inquired a few months back and Ristretto told me that I'd have to organize shipping myself, which I know is an expensive hassle

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@maximevm4801 I believe shipping to Europe is very expensive if you’re going by air, going by sea would save you money, but it would add significant time.

[@maximevm4801]

@@IRISHTRETTO I did order a bike on Alibaba a few years ago, it was about 600$ delivery by air.😭.. I really hope Ristretto sorts out delivery options for Europe

[@jamjar47]

Problem is not sure these are Legal bikes in Europe ? Plus for this sort of money why not just buy an electric moped which would be all Legal on your drivers licence .i'm NOT in the Police just giving an opinion ha!

[@r1mick75]

Love it.. Woul e be keen to know what size is the A24 for? Im 6' and about 230lbs. (yes I know rear spring will be a bit of a push)

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@r1mick75 A24 for you

[@sethwilliams7226]

How do you change the brakes?

[@bryanmitchell9777]

Can you pleaseee do the solar eclipse e bikes 😭

[@DevinSablotny]

Mine should be here soon, what mirror did you have on yours in this video?

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Mirrycle. I don’t recommend unless it’s above the bar instead of below. Easier to look at but less cool aesthetics that way. Check out the mirrors Brandon has on his bike at 16:15.

[@josevalerio4152]

Is there a way to disconnect the speed limiter? Thank you...still l waiting for mine!!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

There is no speed limiter

[@B1azar09]

Nice video! How does this bike compare to Vexcite and Lyric Graffiti X? I've ridden only the Vexcite bike and loved it (although it was only a short test ride at electrify expo). I'm curious in your opinion since we seem to have been looking for the same type of bike. The only 3 bikes I've ben interested in are the only 3 bikes on your channel 😅.

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@B1azar09I’d choose the Ristretto over the Vexcite MK1 and the Grafitti X because it’s a mid-drive and it’s faster off the line. If you want a higher top speed and a more comfortable seat go with the Graffiti X. The MK1 looks more like a motorcycle, and might invite the need to get a plate and do paperwork, so I’d rather have something like the Ristretto as it’s appearance goes under the radar. Now if you’re looking at the Vexcite MK1R which is significantly more expensive and does 66mph, I’d probably go with that over the others because that amount of power is a lot of fun!

[@B1azar09]

@@IRISHTRETTO Thanks for the info. I look forward to seeing more content from you.

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@B1azar09 glad to hear that, thanks for watching. If you think of a bike you would like to see reviewed let me know.

[@mmmmosaic]

Graffiti X has *a lot* more power and more than double the battery capacity.

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@mmmmosaic I test rode the graffiti X, lovely bike! You can see my review. Yes it does have a higher top speed, however, it does not have so much torque. It does not have double the battery capacity. Both bikes are nice, but different.

[@JustinBrothen]

What brand review mirror did you install? Thanks!

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@JustinBrothen Mirrycle, I’ve since changed it for different ones.

[@JustinBrothen]

…what mirror did you swap to? Ordered my Ristretto 512 A20 last month.

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@JustinBrothen Motorcycle Rear View Mirrors,... www.amazon.com/dp/B0D49XHH85?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@IRISHTRETTO]

MZS Motorcycle Handlebar Mirror... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM4F2JB7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@JustinBrothen they look nice, but they are very slim, so visibility is limited, and sometimes you need to move your head to get the view you need. I personally like them, but I don’t know if I would recommend.

[@jimjr9143]

5:05 Uncalled for! . I see some companies pull this to make the weight seem more desirable . Listing the weight and not even mentioning it does not include the heavy weight of the battery is deceptive . Who the heck rides an e-bike without the battery ? No one . I have called out a couple other companies for this very thing . If i had bought this with being deceived like that me and the company would be having a serious conversation. As i have a weight limit that i will allow in any e-bike i buy . So far Ristretto is the only one that does not mention it does not include battery pack weight . Under listing of weight it should all be clearly shown , along with the fact it does not include battery weight and list what the battery adds for total weight . That seriously annoys me . The other 2 i called out did in fine print away from weight listing it did not include the battery , then the battery weight somewhere else in the listing . Ristretto does not even let you know .

[@russellnoll7279]

E bikes are heavy nothing new here. P51. Lyric. Grizzly all the decent e bikes gonna be 100 or over

[@TedHolmwood]

I ordered mine before you and have yet to receive my 512 A24...

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Disgraceful. Good news is they shipped on Friday.

[@ltserge3226]

I wonder how the power train on this compares to the lyric graffiti x

[@DanielGrows]

Good review. This bike is esthetically pleasing and has a nice middrive motor but that’s it imo…. 52v in this price range is highway robbery- should be 60v minimum. The suspension is a joke. That fork is on $1200 ebikes and the rear shocks being spring loaded is laughable. The brakes should be Shimano Deore 4 piston with 203 rotors front and back minimum. That narrow thin seat is another way they saved money. The thumb throttle lol. I could keep going! You’re paying a substantial premium for looks because the value isn’t there.

[@sladdster]

great video, bike is really too heavy, could use some gears to make it more efficient to peddle

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@sladdsterthanks for watching!

[@russellnoll7279]

Peddling is totally fine and comfortable. Great for cruising the boardwalk. The torque sensing makes it really nice compared to other pedal assist bikes that kick in full power at the slightest pedal where as this does not do that. I really enjoy the pedal assist.

[@wrenboy2726]

@@russellnoll7279Thanks for sharing that info actually. I never knew that. What’s wild, is I have been following the 512 closely for well over a year now and this is new info to me. Big L for Ristretto…

[@josephpeir9966]

How does it peak at 4500W and only hit 40mph?

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@josephpeir9966 it’s all about how the bike is set up around the motor. The fastest this CYV motor is known to have achieved is 65 mph. However, that was down to the bike that it was attached to. The Ristretto has a large battery, which adds significant weight. it’s also designed for incredible torque, so what it lacks in top speed it makes up for on acceleration. This is easy to change, you simply put a sprocket with less teeth on the rear wheel, this will give the bike a higher top speed and slightly less acceleration.

[@MadMikeBikes]

What info do you have on the 513 emoto?

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@MadMikeBikes not enough to make a video about unfortunately!

[@MadMikeBikes]

​@@IRISHTRETTOsaw them tease it in a 512 reel, it was on drawings on the wall and whiteboard in the background behind the 512 frame on a table.

[@wrenboy2726]

@@MadMikeBikesThe gall to tease a new product when they haven’t even delivered on the ones they promised us a year ago.

[@LexyTheEbikeQueen]

Great video but it’s cheaper bikes that’s better

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@LexyTheEbikeQueen thanks for watching, what bike would you recommend that is cheaper?

[@chrismarcelin2867]

Bro dats a pain full wait 💀

[@davidwagenblast5717]

no waterproofing to speak of, besides for the display, gonna have to pass even though it seems nice at first glance.

[@IRISHTRETTO]

@@davidwagenblast5717 the bikes are definitely water resistant.

[@davidwagenblast5717]

@@IRISHTRETTO they should add it to the specs and rate the bike if they’re confident in it

[@jfly2249]

Wired Freedom and Cruisers comes with 2100 wh of 60v battery and goes 42+ mph for $2000. The Wired bikes are much more capable, allows you to pedal if desired, and looks like a bike not a toy motorcycle that draws unwanted attention. This Risettetto is a couple of years late, motor goat seems better for less if you like the e moped style.

[@jimjr9143]

Those 2 companies have really set the bar for what you get for your money . Another issue is a lot of people do not have the budget like they used to . My budget used to be around $4000 for an e-bike . Now , no more than around $2200 . I do like what i see from the ristretto except a couple things . Would have fit in more so a couple years ago as well i think . But yeah , Wired and E-cells are setting the stage for e-bikes right now. Would i like to ride the Ristretto if anything to check it out ? Sure , but well above my budget .

[@dademack3544]

2 totally different designs, if you want to ride a bike you can share with your grandma, get the Wired, if you want design, style and features, go with the Ristretto, its all about choices and we have lots of them now thankfully. Ride safe whatever is between your legs.

[@Trailtested]

@@dademack3544well said some people just like to compare apples and oranges, but that guy works for wired so go figure

[@Trailtested]

@@jimjr9143well put

[@russellnoll7279]

@@jimjr9143with discount codes you could pay a little over 3k which is amazing for what u get.

[@billfranks6805]

WHY DONT YOU PASS YOUR MOTORCYCLE TEST AN BUY A REAL B8KE TRY MY GSXR 1100 THEN YOU'LL NOW WHAT RIDING A BIKE IS ABOUT

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Sorry, are you special-needs? Or perhaps on the spectrum? I have a motorcycle license, and I have ridden motorcycles for several years. Do you understand that riding an E-bike is a different experience? Can you take your GSXR off-road? Can you take it on a bike path? No, you cannot so sit down and shut up you window licker.

[@mogeking56]

These E-bikes are dangers anything with a speed over 40 miles per hour should have a tag and a license 🪪 they weigh almost or over 160 lbs if they hit anybody people will die they need a tag and insurance so they can be held responsible

[@nesvarbu6964]

Couples years ago paid 100$ refundable deposit for Sondors and asked refund and never got my money back 😢

[@IRISHTRETTO]

Sorry to hear that. I never tried their bikes, I don’t think they are around any longer.

[@Liquidazot]

eee electric bike is not for exercise?