2024 Motoped Vector Vortex

Vector Typhoon

Mistaking the Vector Typhoon for Stealth’s firebreathing B-52 eBike is easy to do. Everything from the frame to the swingarm to the suspension components looks… almost identical. That is, until you take a look at the spec sheet. For almost $5,000 less, you get… More. A lot more.

3800 watts higher peak power, 1.8 kWh increased capacity, and DOUBLE the estimated range. …How do they do it? Honestly: We have no idea.

But we’re looking forward to throwing a leg over the Typhoon to see if it can actually cash the check Vector eBikes has written. Until then, let’s dig into the details:

Drivetrain:

The Vector Typhoon shares its hub-mounted motor with the Typhoon-Light and Storm models, and also shares the same regenerative braking and optional pedal-assist function to further extend the range of the bike.

Speaking of the battery, you’ll find the same massive 300-cell unit from the Vortex on the Typhoon, which packs the same 10,000-watt peak power output and 3.8kWh capacity.

The Typhoon has three selectable power modes. High-torque, high-speed, and intermediate.

High-torque is ideal for technical off-road situations or steep inclines, while the high-speed setting lowers torque to raise RPMs, which is ideal for traveling to and from the trail.

Chassis:

The powder-coated frame and swingarm are both built from high-tensile steel, which Vector claims to test with both a 9kN load on the seat mount and a 10kN twisting force at the head tube. Customers seem to agree the frame can handle everything from trail riding to dirt jumping.

Aside from the frame and swingarm, most of the chassis components on the Typhoon are carried over from the Vortex.

The same DNM suspension components are found both front and rear, although Vector lists the DNM burner shock on their Typhoon as benefitting from an increased 240mm travel.

Brakes are the same as well, with Tektro Auriga calipers and 203mm rotors specced front and rear.

The Typhoon does set itself apart in the weight department though, shaving a full 10kg from the Vortex motocrosser to tip the scales at just 59kg.

Performance:

Top speed and range figures are shared with the Vortex as well, with a 50mph+ capability and claimed 120-mile range in eco-mode.

Recharge time is advertised as 150 minutes, which is 30 minutes longer than the Vortex although the battery and 300 amp Kelly controller appear identical.