Fastest and Best Ebike I’ve Ever Ridden

If you like your e-bikes a little unhinged, the Aniioki A9 Pro Max sits right in that danger zone between “street bike” and “this is probably a bad idea.” Dual motors, huge battery, fat 5‑inch tires, and real 40+ mph speed out of the box.

In this breakdown I walk through the deal, the build, the speed runs, the sketchy parts, and the stuff that will actually matter if you are thinking about buying one.

Why It Feels Like A Steal

Out of the box, this thing is ready to send. No controller unlocks, no shady hidden menus, just power.

You get:

Dual hub motors, front and rear
Advertised 45 mph, and I personally hit 44 mph on GPS
Real pedals, so it still passes the “it’s just an ebike, officer” vibe

Unboxing The Monster

First thing out of the box is a huge tire and a disc rotor that looks like it belongs on a small car. My first reaction was basically “Whoa, wow, look at the size of that.”

In the box you get:

Rear rack (mine had some scratches and dings)
Brake light setup that mounts to that rack
Rearview mirrors that look “carbon” but are absolutely not carbon
A basic bike lock
Fenders
Seat

The star of the show is the battery. It is a 52‑volt pack rated at 58,800 milliamp hours, and it is heavy. The charger puts out 8 amps, so you are looking at roughly 7 to 8 hours from empty to full.

Out‑of‑Box Details & Startup

There were some light cosmetic scratches on the frame. Nothing that affects the ride, but this is not a museum piece anyway.

On the battery, there are arrows that need to line up to seat it. To power the bike, you double tap the lightning bolt button on the remote fob. You can shut it off with either the lock or unlock button, which is cute, but also means if you only bring that fob and it dies, you are stuck.

Assembly, Size, And “Big Boy Bike” Energy

Putting the front end together took longer than usual because everything is oversized. Those rotors are massive, the fork is chunky, and it feels more like setting up a small electric motorcycle than a bicycle.

I am 6’1″, and with the seat at its lowest, I still cannot flat‑foot it. Just swinging a leg over genuinely had me sweating. If you are closer to 5’5″, this is not your bike. If you are 7’5″ like Shaq, this might finally be the ebike that fits you.

The kickstand is another little circus act. You kind of have to do a small crotch shuffle, lean the bike just right, and then kick it up while balancing on your toes. Again, big, tall, heavy. Not a step‑through cruiser.

Control Center: What You Actually Use

On the right, you get a basic 7‑speed shifter. On the left is the control hub and display.

The display shows:

Current time
Ride time
Odometer
Battery level
Speed
Pedal assist level (PAS 1 to 5)

You also get buttons for the headlight, turn signals, and a horn. Little icons show which motor is active: rear, front, both, or none. If both are off, you are in full human mode, no assist.

Hold the control button for about two seconds and a deeper settings menu pops up. Out of the box, everything is already maxed, so you do not need to touch it unless you really want to experiment.

PAS Modes In Real Life

On paper, it is just 1 through 5. In practice, it feels like this:

PAS 1: Almost nothing, more like a gentle nudge
PAS 2: What I call “crackhead mode” with both motors on, it snaps from calm to crazy
PAS 3–5: More speed, same instant shove, just higher ceiling

There is very little ramp. You touch the throttle or start pedaling in dual motor and you get hit with almost everything right away.

First Ride: Dual Motor Punch

My first roll out, the front fender rubbed the tire. Quick tweak, and then the bike just launched. On PAS 2 with dual motors, the pickup is brutal in a good way.

The brakes bite hard, which they need to, because this is not a 20 mph commuter. The front motor is louder than the rear, so when you run front only, you hear more whine. Rear only feels more “normal,” but still plenty fast.

The front suspension out of the box is stiff for my weight. At around 100 kg, I could feel every sharp bump, so lighter riders will feel it even more.

Top Speed And Cruise Control

With dual motors, PAS 5, and real pedaling, I hit 44 mph. That is the fastest I have ever gone on a production ebike. It feels faster than the number because you are still on bicycle geometry, not a long, planted motorcycle chassis.

Cruise control kicks in after about eight seconds of holding a steady throttle. It works, but it also locks you into that “no‑ramp” power feel, so be ready when you come out of corners.

Mud, Fenders, And The Messy Truth

I took the A9 Pro Max straight into post‑hurricane Florida mud, which is a stupid but honest test.

In deep mud:

Rear motor only will move you, but it feels like it is working hard
Dual motor makes it easy, even without full throttle

The big issue off‑road is the front fender. It is too short. The tire throws mud straight onto you and the frame. A better design that extended lower would have caught most of that.

Worse, there is a hole that leads into the frame arm where the controller lives. Mud and water can work their way in from the front, and there is no clean way to flush that out. A simple rubber grommet would have helped a lot.

For more rider stories about long‑term use and mud, there is a useful community discussion of the A9 Pro Max where people share what they have broken and what holds up.

Brakes, Suspension, And All The “Big” Parts

The rotors are huge, around 300 mm, with hydraulic calipers branded “Mafia.” They look wild and they do shed heat better than tiny mountain bike rotors. The bite is good, but with rotors that big, I would love more pistons up front for even stronger initial grab.

Up front you get air suspension, which is nice. You can tune pressure and compression, and Aniioki charges about a $100 jump over basic hydraulic forks for that upgrade. The rear shock is mostly set‑and‑forget, with only preload you can tweak using a shock wrench.

Between the suspension, fork, and frame, the bike lands around 160 lbs. Think “small electric motorcycle with pedals,” not “bike you carry up stairs.”

Chain Line, Tires, And The Little Annoyances

The tires are 5 inches wide and knobby. Great for sand, snow, gravel, not great for stealth. They also add drag and weight, but that fits the whole “hyper ebike” thing.

The front chainring is huge. Because of that and how far the tire sits back, the chain can touch both the frame and the tire in the highest gear. There is no chain guard to protect the paint, so over time you will get rub marks. Grip tape or a plastic guard strip would have fixed a lot of that.

Pros, Cons, And Why I’d Ride This Over A Sur‑Ron

Here is what I like most:

Ridiculous acceleration, especially PAS 2 and up with dual motors
52 V, high‑capacity battery with a real‑world power feel
Big frame that fits taller riders well
Pedals and ebike look that draw less attention than a Sur‑Ron style dirt bike

Sur‑Ron fans, relax. I like those too. For street use though, I would pick this Aniioki over a Sur‑Ron simply because it blends in better and still feels wild. If you want official factory specs and range claims, check the official Aniioki A9 Pro Max product page.

On the downside:

Front fender is too short and lets mud hit everything
Open hole to the controller invites dirt and water
Chain can touch the frame and tire, no guard out of the box
Very heavy and tall, not friendly for shorter riders

Final Verdict: Fast, Flawed, And Staying In My Garage

Even with those flaws, I am keeping this bike. For me, the Aniioki A9 Pro Max hits that sweet spot of absurd speed, fun factor, and street‑friendly looks. I will keep it mostly on pavement, avoid deep mud, and probably tweak the fender and chain protection myself.

If you are a taller rider who wants one of the fastest production ebikes you can buy without going full motorcycle, this thing belongs on your short list. Just respect the power, wear gear, and try not to sneeze while you are in PAS 5 with dual motors on.