Lectric XP Trike2 500W (base) vs Viribus ST1 FoldingXP Trike2 500W (base) vs ST1 Folding
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Both fold.
Weight
Lectric is 20 lb lighter
Lectric
86 lb total
Viribus
106 lb
Folded size
Lectric folds smaller
Lectric
20.9 cu ft
Viribus
25.9 cu ft
36.5 × 38 × 26″ vs 38.2 × 28.7 × 40.9″
Total load
Viribus carries 85 lb more
Lectric
415 lb
Viribus
500 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Lectric publishes one
Lectric
330 lb
Viribus
Not published
We can't confirm Viribus's rider limit.
Battery
Viribus has 20% more
Lectric
624 Wh
Viribus
~749 Wh
Viribus figure calculated from 48V × 15.6Ah.
Top speed
Viribus is 6 mph faster
Lectric
14 mph
Viribus
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryLectric XP Trike2 500W (base)20 lb lighter overall.
- Smallest storage spaceLectric XP Trike2 500W (base)Folds about 5 cu ft smaller.
- Heavier ridersLectric XP Trike2 500W (base)The only one with a published rider limit (330 lb). Viribus allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesViribus ST1 FoldingLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecLectric XP Trike2 500W (base)Viribus ST1 Folding
Fit
Step-over height
13.8″
Not published by brand
Rider height
4′10″–6′2″
5′0″–6′3″
Seat height
Seat to ground: Min 30" / Max 42"
Not published by brand
Rider limit
330 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
415 lb
500 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
500W
750W
Peak power
1,092W
1,300W
Torque
65 Nm
85 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
624 Wh
~749 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 13Ah
48V · 15.6Ah
Battery weight
7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 50 miles
Throttle range 50 miles; pedal assist range 75 milesBetter
Top speed
14 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1 or 2
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
36.5 × 38 × 26″Better
38.2 × 28.7 × 40.9″
Weight
79 lb + 7 lb batteryBetter
106 lb
Wheels
20"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Star Union hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors (2.3mm thick)
Triple 180mm hydraulic disc brakes (one per wheel)
Parking brake
Yes
Yes
Gears
Single-speed, 16T freewheel / 36T chainring
7-Speed Shimano Derailleur
Rear differential
Yes
Yes
Reverse
Not published by brand
Yes
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Cloud 50 suspension fork, 50mm travel, preload adjust + lockout
Front fork and seatpost
Certifications
UL 2849 (bike); battery UL 2271
Not published by brand
List price
Price
$1,499
$1,399Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.