PURE UNICORN U5 vs PURE UNICORN U8
Side-by-side eBike comparison · Specs, scores & verdict
🏆 PURE UNICORN U8 wins overall — 55.1 vs 41.3 points
Full Specs Comparison
⚡ Motor & Power
Hub-drive-rear
Motor Type
Mid-drive
1000 W✓
Nominal Power
500 W
56 Nm
Torque
✓90 Nm
—
Sensor Type
Torque
3
PAS Levels
✓5
—
Throttle
✗ No
45.0 km/h✓
Max Assist Speed
35.0 km/h
🔋 Battery & Range
922 Wh✓
Battery Capacity
672 Wh
80 km✓
Claimed Range
70 km
✓ Yes
Removable Battery
✓ Yes
🚲 Frame & Fit
Step-over
Frame Style
—
Steel
Frame Material
Aluminum
37 kg
Weight
✓24.3 kg
150 kg
Max Payload
150 kg
🔧 Suspension
—
Seatpost Suspension
✗ No
⚙️ Drivetrain & Brakes
7-speed
Gears
7-speed
Hydraulic-disc
Brake Type
Hydraulic-disc
🛞 Wheels & Tires
20.0"
Wheel Size
27.5"
4.00"
Tire Width
2.10"
Fat
Tire Type
—
📱 Tech & Features
Led
Display
Color
None
Connectivity
—
✓ Yes
Lights
✓ Yes
✓ Yes✓
Fenders
—
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: motor — the PURE UNICORN U8 leads by 40 points. The PURE UNICORN U8 pulls ahead significantly with a higher overall score than the PURE UNICORN U5. For hill climbing and loaded riding, the PURE UNICORN U8's superior torque gives it the edge.
PURE UNICORN U5 vs PURE UNICORN U8 — PURE UNICORN U5
The PURE UNICORN U8 scores higher overall (55 vs 41/100). The PURE UNICORN U8 delivers more torque (90 Nm), making it better for hills and off-road. The PURE UNICORN U5 is $281 cheaper.
