Every Macfox we sell is a Class 2 moped-style e-bike with a hard 20 mph ceiling, so the choice is about battery, tire width and who the frame fits, not speed. The X1S at $1,399 is the default: 500 Wh, 28 miles, 65 lb, and the deepest parts catalog. The X7 from $1,599 adds 4.5/5.0-inch tires, four-piston brakes and a 330 lb rider limit. The M16 at $1,099 is the same drivetrain scaled to a 28.7-inch seat for riders from 3'11". The X2 Pro at $2,199 is the only one with rear suspension and carries the 960 Wh pack, good for 40 miles on one battery.
We sell all five Macfox bikes and stock their parts, so the specs below come from our own Macfox product pages, which in turn come off each model's own spec table. Nothing is interpolated between models: Macfox publishes a torque figure for the X2 Pro only, and a minimum rider height but no maximum, and that is how it appears here.
How do the four Macfox bikes compare?
They share one drivetrain philosophy (a rear hub motor, a thumb throttle, single-speed gearing, a 20 mph cap) and differ almost entirely in the chassis around it.
| X1S | X7 | M16 | X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | 500 W, 750 W peak | 500 W, 750 W peak | 500 W, 750 W peak | 750 W, 1,000 W peak |
| Battery | 48V 10.4Ah, 500 Wh | 48V 13Ah, 624 Wh | 48V 10.4Ah, 499 Wh | 48V 20Ah, 960 Wh |
| Range, one battery | Up to 28 mi | Up to 35 mi | Up to 25 mi | Up to 40 mi |
| Range, dual battery | Up to 56 mi | Up to 70 mi | Single only | Up to 80 mi |
| Top speed | 20 mph, Class 2 | 20 mph, Class 2 | 20 mph, Class 2 | 20 mph, Class 2 |
| Tires | 20 x 4.0 in | 20 x 4.5 front, 20 x 5.0 rear | 16 x 4.0 in | 20 x 4.5 front, 20 x 5.0 rear |
| Suspension | Front fork | Adjustable hydraulic hybrid spring fork | Front fork | Front fork and rear coil shock |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Four-piston hydraulic disc | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Curb weight | 65 lb | 87 lb | 65.7 lb | 72 lb |
| Rider weight limit | 220 lb | 330 lb | 220 lb | 330 lb |
| Seat height | 33 in | 30 in (X7), 31.5 in (X7L) | 28.7 in | 32 in |
| Rider height from | 5'3" | 5'1" (X7), 5'3" (X7L) | 3'11" | 5'3" |
| Charge time | 5 to 6 hr | 5 to 6 hr | 5 to 6 hr | 6 to 7 hr |
| Price today | $1,399 ($1,698 dual) | from $1,599 (from $2,098 dual) | $1,099 | $2,199 ($2,798 dual) |
All four carry UL 2849 system certification, a removable pack, a 2-year Macfox limited warranty, and ship free from us. Range figures are Macfox's lab numbers; our range guide explains why you should plan on less.
Which Macfox is best for most riders? The X1S
The X1S is the right answer for most adults because it is the lightest full-size bike in the range at 65 lb, the cheapest at $1,399, and the platform with the most bolt-on parts: 33 X1S-fit parts on this store today. A 500 Wh pack and up to 28 miles is a commute figure, not a touring one, which is why Macfox sells a dual-battery version at $1,698 rated to 56 miles. The 33-inch seat and 5'3" minimum rider height are the two numbers to check before ordering. Our full X1S review covers the rest.
Who should buy the X7 instead?
Riders over 220 lb, riders who want the widest footprint Macfox makes, and riders under 5'3". The X7 is rated to 330 lb, runs 20 x 4.5-inch front and 20 x 5.0-inch rear tires, gets four-piston hydraulic brakes and an adjustable hydraulic hybrid spring fork, and its 624 Wh pack is rated to 35 miles (70 with the second battery). The cost is weight: 87 lb, the heaviest Macfox by 15 lb. It comes in two frame heights on one listing: the X7 with a 30-inch seat for riders from 5'1", and the X7L at 31.5 inches for riders from 5'3". Black is $1,599; Desert Beige and Nebula Purple are $1,699. Parts for both heights share the X7 collection, 31 products today.
Is the M16 a real e-bike or a kids' toy?
A real one. The M16 runs the same 500 W / 750 W peak motor and 48V 10.4Ah pack as the X1S, holds the same 20 mph Class 2 ceiling and the same UL 2849 certification, and is rated for the same 220 lb rider. What changes is the scale: 16 x 4.0-inch tires and a 28.7-inch seat, the lowest in the range, which Macfox says fits riders from 3'11". Range is up to 25 miles and there is no dual-battery option. The one spec downgrade is mechanical rather than hydraulic disc brakes. At $1,099 it is the cheapest Macfox, and Navy Blue is sold out at the moment; Black, Desert Beige and Nebula Purple are available. It also fits a lot of short adults; see our youth sizing guide and the M16 parts collection.
When is the X2 Pro worth $800 more than the X1S?
When your roads are bad or your rides are long. The X2 Pro is the only Macfox with suspension at both ends (a front fork plus a rear coil shock), the only one with a 750 W motor peaking at 1,000 W, the only one with a published torque figure (65 N·m), and the one with the 960 Wh pack, rated to 40 miles on one battery and 80 with two. It wears the X7's 4.5/5.0-inch tires and 330 lb rating but weighs 72 lb, 15 lb less than the X7. Top speed is still 20 mph. If your commute is smooth and under 15 miles each way, the X1S does the job for $800 less. Our X2 Pro review goes deeper, and its parts live in the X2 Pro collection.
Is the Macfox X2 the same bike as the X2 Pro?
No. The X2 was an earlier, now discontinued bike on 20 x 4.0-inch tires with a 220 lb rider limit; the X2 Pro is the current bike on a high-strength carbon steel frame, 20 x 4.5 / 5.0-inch tires and a 330 lb limit. We stock only the X2 Pro. When a part is listed for the "X2" alone, we do not assume it fits the Pro; it goes into our fitment table as unconfirmed until Macfox says otherwise.
What is the X1S x Bs.zay?
A limited edition on the X1S platform, at the same $1,399. Mechanically it is a standard X1S: 500 W, 500 Wh, 28 miles, 20 mph. The difference is the pearl-white finish blended with pearl powder, the shield-shaped LED headlight, the gold chain detailing, and an adjustable hydraulic hybrid spring fork. It has its own product page and parts collection.
Speed will not decide it: all four are 20 mph Class 2 bikes with no unlock. Most riders: X1S, $1,399, lightest and best-supported. Heavier riders or shorter riders: X7, 330 lb limit and a 30-inch seat, from $1,599. Riders from 3'11": M16, $1,099, with mechanical brakes. Rough roads and long days: X2 Pro, $2,199, full suspension and 960 Wh. Every bike ships free, and bike returns are 14 days with a 25% restocking fee.
