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JOTEM TESTVarun S26-101 / 01
✓ TESTED BY THE EDITORIAL TEAMMTB

VARUN

S26-1

MTBfat bikefull suspensionpowerful motor

It is great fun off-road and on longer rides, but the pedals, kickstand and preferably the brakes should be replaced before hard use.

7,6/10
JOTEM scoreLong rides, sand, forest roads and riders seeking a comfortable fat bike with excellent stability.
REAL-WORLD RANGEabout 80 km at an average of 24-26 km/h with energy remainingtest result
DRIVE250 W restricted / up to 750 W, claimed 85 Nmtested specification
BATTERY48 V 18 Ahmodel data
WEIGHTabout 35 kgready to ride
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Verdict after testing

Long rides, sand, forest roads and riders seeking a comfortable fat bike with excellent stability.

A stable full-suspension fat bike with a well-tuned cadence controller and excellent range, let down by its brakes and fragile accessories.

Verdict: It is great fun off-road and on longer rides, but the pedals, kickstand and preferably the brakes should be replaced before hard use.

Best for: Long rides, sand, forest roads and riders seeking a comfortable fat bike with excellent stability.

BEST FORLong rides, sand, forest roads and riders seeking a comfortable fat bike with excellent stability.
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Varun
S26-1

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Findings from the e-bike test

Key strengths

01Very effective rear suspension

02Highly stable off-road handling

03Well-tuned cadence sensor

04About 80 km at a high average speed with energy remaining

05The service provider promises free replacement parts

Problems and limitations

Key drawbacks

01Mechanical brakes are too weak

02A plastic pedal bent

03The kickstand worked loose and rattled

04The rear mudguard mount is easy to damage

05No permanent rear light or brake light

Key technical data

Varun S26-1 specifications
with test commentary.

Each parameter is explained from a real riding perspective, including its effect on range, comfort, safety and everyday electric bike use.

Motor / torque250 W restricted / up to 750 W, claimed 85 Nm

Battery48 V 18 Ah

Tested rangeabout 80 km at an average of 24-26 km/h with energy remaining

Weightabout 35 kg

Assistance sensorcadence sensor with a configurable controller

The controller allows the maximum output for each PAS level to be adjusted.

Wheels26 x 4 inches

Frame and suspensionhigh-step fat bike frame; full suspension

The mudguards provide minimal coverage and the rear one is easy to damage.

Brakesmechanical disc brakes

Fairly effective for mechanical brakes.

Rider height / maximum load170-190 cm / 150 kg

Recommended range based on the test and available product data.

Throttle / road configurationIncluded but not installed during the test. The manufacturer claims 85 Nm, although climbing performance felt closer to 50-55 Nm.

Check the selected configuration and local road rules before use.

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