The Riding Time GT33 Cafe Racer Class 3 Cargo carries a 1296 Wh battery. That is 60% more capacity than the median cargo e-bike in our database, which has 811 Wh. It also weighs 47.6 kg, which is 31% above the class median of 36.3 kg. This is a heavy cargo bike with a large battery and a low price.
You get a 1350 W peak motor and a throttle. The price is 899 USD, which is 40% below the median cargo e-bike price of 1499 USD. It suits riders who need cargo capacity and long estimated range on a budget. It does not suit riders who need to lift or carry the bike often.
What the numbers say
| Spec | This bike | Median for its type |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1296 Wh | 811 Wh |
| Weight | 47.6 kg | 36.3 kg |
| Torque | not listed | 75 Nm |
| Estimated range | 82 km | 52 km |
| Price | 899 USD | 1499 USD |
Questions people ask about this model
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 47.6 kg. That is 31% more than the median cargo e-bike at 36.3 kg. Plan for storage and parking that does not require lifting it.
How much torque does it have?
The motor torque is not listed. The class median is 75 Nm, but we cannot say how this bike compares. Ask the manufacturer for the torque figure before you buy if you plan to climb steep hills with a load.
What speed class is it?
The speed class is not listed. The model name includes "Class 3", but the brief does not confirm a top speed. Check the local rules for where you ride before you buy.
How far does it really go?
The manufacturer claims 161 km. Our estimate is 82 km, which is 49% below the claim. The estimate uses one reference ride for every bike: Tour assist, rolling terrain, mild weather, brisk pace and a 80 kg rider. It is not a measurement. Use the range calculator to see how your own weight and route change the estimate.
What does it cost to run?
The battery holds 1296 Wh, or 27 Ah at 48 V. Charging cost depends on your electricity price, which we do not publish. The purchase price is 899 USD, which is 40% below the class median. Use the cost calculator to add your own electricity rate and see a running cost.
Where it falls short
The main trade-off is weight. At 47.6 kg, this bike is 31% heavier than the class median. That makes it hard to lift, hard to carry up stairs and hard to manoeuvre when parked. The large 1296 Wh battery adds capacity but also mass. The 82 km estimate is strong for the class, but it comes with a heavy frame.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you need cargo capacity, a large battery and a low price, and you have ground-level storage. The 82 km estimate is 58% above the class median of 52 km. The 899 USD price is 40% below the median. Those two figures are the core of the case for this bike.
- You carry heavy loads and want a 149.7 kg maximum payload with a throttle.
- You park at ground level and do not need to lift the bike.
- You want a large 1296 Wh battery without paying the 1499 USD median price.
Look elsewhere if you need a light cargo bike, if you must carry it up stairs, or if you need a published torque figure. The weight is 47.6 kg and the torque is not listed. Those two facts rule it out for some riders.
