This Electric Scooter Can Tackle Off-Road Terrain With Two Motors and AWD, Costs $3,300

Yes, the machine before us today is nothing more than an AWD EV designed to be our go-to solution for anything our urban landscape can throw at us. Actually, I made to break the confines of city life, and that's the main reason why I've chosen to shed light upon the Timberwolf.

The only aspect that might be a problem for some is this thing's price tag: it's currently selling for a cool $3,300 (€3,100 at current exchange rates). But before you turn away from this article, let's give it a chance and see why the manufacturer, America's Bakcou, is asking this much for an electric scooter.

Now, kicking things off for this EV, allow me to point out that Bakcou is typically known for building some overachieving machines, and the Timberwolf is no different. Also, do note that this is the newest generation Timberwolf, and I can safely say that Bakcou has outdone themselves.

For starters, they went all out and dropped not one but two 750 W motors onto the Timberwolf; there's one mounted to the front hub and another at the rear. Oh, and these aren't just some no-name motors; Bafang is the team behind the magic, and they're like a budget Bosch, even going as far as being one of the godfathers of the current e-bike and e-scooter industries, responsible for motors and controllers of every size possible.

While the manufacturer makes no mention of the motor model or the level of torque these babies can spit out, we do know that a top speed of over 20 mph (32 kph) is possible. I don't know about you, but that's more than enough speed for riding off-road on something like this. this does depend on the terrain of course.

But to soften your experience, Bakcou designed the Timberwolf around a 4-inch cross-section tire, "fatties," as I like to call them. With the right pressure and terrain, you might not even need that GT Mark coil spring fork at the front. Six inches of ground clearance also accompanies this beast, so ride within those limits.

The question is, just how far will we be able to ride such an EV? Well, as we know, the rougher the terrain, the more power your motors will consume, but Bakcou does mention that up to 25 miles (40 km) is the peak range possible. This is thanks to a 21 Ah battery operating under 48 V.

It may not have the most range on the market, but it is a removable battery, so if you pick up another one, just switch it out for a drained one and double your range. Don't worry about the extra weight; 320 lbs (145 kg) is the maximum load limit. For a full recharge, up to seven hours are needed.

More on the load-bearing properties of the Timberwolf, allow me to point out that Bakcou adds a rear cargo rack to this two-wheeler. That said, you'll have a place for that extra battery and even a cooler with food and drink if you're planning on relaxing at the top of some ridge.

From a safety perspective, there isn't much between you and the stones you fall upon, so be sure to wear protective gear if your terrain is wild or unknown, but the presence of hydraulic brakes from Tektro is sure to help you control your ride. They'll be clamping down on 203 mm rotors at the front and back. Sounds rather e-bike-like.

Well, actually, yes, it does, and the main reason is that Bakcou specializes in e-bikes as well. I can even go as far as to say that this frame style is borrowed from an e-bike design: wink-wink. Do note that aluminum is used to bring it to life, and with everything else we mentioned and a few others, the Timberwolf weighs 90 lbs (41 kg).

Clearly, that's on the heavier side of things, but there are benefits and downsides. One aspect is that you'll need to lock up your Timberwolf downstairs and only take your battery indoors if you live in an apartment building with higher floors. However, a benefit of this weight is stability, and the low footboard further improves this stability. A smaller rear tire also helps keep a low center of gravity.

Honestly, I'm damn curious as to how this thing handles and what the real top speed may be; two 750 W motors should be more than enough to even reach speeds upwards of 30 mph (48 kph) or more. If you're curious to see how these babies handle things, find one in a nearby sporting goods store and go for a ride. Or, you can just give Bakcou a call and go from there. Welcome to the electric age.