Super73 Z1 vs
Stoke E3 —
$1,400 saved, mid-drive.
Similar moped silhouettes, different motor layouts: E3 is the $999 chain-driven mid-drive with a 60 N·m supplier rating; the compared Z1 uses a rear hub motor and wider tires.
Similar silhouette, different published package. E3 is the $999 chain-driven mid-drive with 60 N·m; the compared Z1 uses a rear hub motor and wider tires. Choose the package that fits your route.
- — You want a $999 chain-driven mid-drive
- — The $1,400 listed-price gap matters to you
- — You want a mid-drive that can use the bike's gears
- — The 25Ah supplier estimate of 37–50 mi fits your route
- — You prefer the wider listed tire
- — You prefer the compared Z1 design
- — You prefer a rear-hub layout
- — Its published range fits your route
Spec vs spec.
| Feature | Stoke E3 | Super73 Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (base) | $999 | ~$2,395 |
| Frame style | Moped-style step-through | Moped-style step-through |
| Motor type | Mid-drive (chain-driven) | Hub motor (rear) |
| Motor power | 500W rated · 60 N·m torque | 500W rated · ~50 N·m |
| Top speed | 20 mph listed US setup | 20 mph manufacturer-listed setup |
| Tires | 20" × 3.0" · supplier-declared puncture-resistant | 20" × 4.5"+ fat tire |
| Range (published estimate) | 25–50 mi converted from supplier km figures | ~30–40 mi |
| Weight | 68 lbs | ~73 lbs |
| Hill comparison | Mid-drive can use bike gears | Hub motor drives rear wheel directly |
| Brakes | Dual hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
Super73 Z1 specs from super73.com, accessed April 29, 2026. Subject to change — verify before purchase.
The honest pick.
You want a moped style and the lower listed price
The listings show $999 vs about $2,395 and different motor layouts; neither layout proves a hill winner here.
You ride hills frequently
A mid-drive can use the bike's gears, but a matched route test is still required.
You want the larger published maximum range
E3's supplier maximum converts to about 50 mi vs Z1's published ~30–40 mi, but test conditions may differ.
You want fat tire (4.5"+) for off-road / beach
Z1 lists a wider tire. Verify the complete model's intended terrain instead of inferring performance from width alone.
Super73 Z1 vs Stoke E3, answered.
They share a moped-style silhouette but use different layouts. E3 lists a $999 chain-driven mid-drive and 3.0-inch tires; the compared Z1 lists a rear hub motor and wider tires. Motor location alone does not prove a hill-performance winner.
The compared listings show different prices and hardware. This page does not assign the gap to brand markup; compare the published motor, battery, tire, brake and frame package.
No. E3 lists 20" × 3.0" tires, while the compared Super73 setup uses wider fat tires. Tire pressure, tread, compound, surface and load affect rolling resistance and grip; check each exact model's official intended-use statement and limits.
The E3 mid-drive can use the bike's gears, while the Super73 hub motor drives the wheel directly at a fixed reduction. Compare both under the same grade, load, speed and battery conditions; there is no universal percentage advantage. Full breakdown →
This site does not have matched resale data. If resale matters, compare recent completed sales for the exact model, age, battery condition and market rather than inferring value from the brand name or motor layout.
Compare the listed prices and use case.
Stoke E3 — $999 · 500W chain-driven mid-drive · 60 N·m · listed 20 mph.
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