Ariel Rider has opened pre-orders for the MUDD 72V, a high-performance electric two-wheeler that reaches a top speed of 65 MPH. The company markets it as a “high-performance PPB (private property bike)” for off-road and closed-course use, walking a careful line between e-bike regulations and light motorcycle performance.
Electrek notes the bike uses a 72-volt electrical system, a significant upgrade from typical e-bike batteries. No concrete pricing battery range or production volume figures were disclosed in the report.
The launch targets enthusiasts seeking extreme performance on private land, where speed limits and vehicle classifications are more flexible. Ariel Rider positions the MUDD in a niche that could appeal to weekend riders and off-road tracks.
However, the ambiguous classification may attract regulatory scrutiny. As electric two-wheelers grow more powerful regulators in multiple jurisdictions are increasingly defining what qualifies as a bicycle versus a motorcycle.
The counter argument is that without clear Federal or state-level reclassification many riders may operate the MUDD on public roads inadvertently risking legal trouble. Critics argue such high-speed vehicles blur safety boundaries and could face enforcement crackdowns.