A standard part of our comprehensive review of the Yadea Trooper 01 is an in-depth Electric Bike Report (EBR) Range Test to evaluate its performance under real-world conditions. This test, performed along a network of paved multi-use paths, aimed to exhaust the e-bike’s battery fully, thereby determining the true range capabilities of the Trooper 01 at different levels of pedal assist.
For the initial part of our range test, I focused on the lowest practical pedal assist setting. Due to the Trooper 01’s gearing configuration, I selected the ‘Mid’ setting over the ‘Eco’ mode. The ‘ECO’ mode, providing assistance at approximately 8.5 mph, was just not enough juice for my natural pedaling pace of 10-11 mph.
On the ‘MID’ setting, the Trooper 01 maintained an average speed of 12.55 mph. This speed was more representative of the minimal assist level for this model, considering the bike’s gearing characteristics.
Over a duration of 3 hours and 57 minutes, and navigating an elevation of 784 feet, the bike covered 44.81 miles. While this performance did not reach the advertised 56 miles, it still demonstrated efficient power usage in a real-world context.
Additionally, it’s only fair to speculate on our end that if I did in-fact use the lower PAS 1 at 8.5 mph, I potentially would have been nearing the advertised range.
The second part of our range test assessed the Trooper 01 at its ‘HIGH’ pedal assist setting, the maximum available for this Class 2 e-bike. Avoiding throttle-only mode to focus solely on pedal-assisted performance, the bike achieved an average speed of 17.5 mph. It covered a distance of 31.19 miles in 1 hour and 47 minutes, facing an elevation gain of 574 feet.
This result was particularly noteworthy, as the bike exhibited one of the best performances in the moped class with a 750w motor and similar-sized battery to the Trooper’s 960Wh battery pack.
Overall the Yadea Trooper 01 delivers impressively in its Max power test and holds up well in the Minimum power test. Considering its moped style design, which typically involves more throttle usage than pedaling, the 31 mile range is pretty good, especially as it closely mirrors the range expected from throttle use only.
However, for those looking to extend their range to the fullest, a tweak in the Yadeas programming could make a significant difference. Currently, any throttle engagement propels the bike straight to 20 mph, lacking any precise control from the rider.
Adjusting the programming to link the throttle speed with the current PAS setting could lead to more controlled, slower rides and in-theory deliver a longer range time. This would not only enhance battery optimization from its current level, but also give riders more control over their bikes performance.
Bottomline, while the Yadea Trooper 01 stands out for its ability to maintain good mileage at higher speeds, introducing more refined options for managing speed and efficiency during slower rides would be a valuable improvement in future iterations.
