- 5 stars: 68 (84%)
- 4 stars: 7 (9%)
- 3 stars: 4 (5%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)
So far seems to be legit, but no one can tell me how to change km to mph on the display
The bike is approachable, but I wouldn‘t want to learn in a tight backyard. Open ground makes the first few rides much easier.
The safety tether is simple, but I like knowing I can cut motor power instantly if needed.
I didn‘t want another practical city e-bike. I wanted something made for dirt, fields, gravel, and messing around.
First weekend on the Y88, I stayed in an open field and took it slow. By the end, it already felt much less intimidating.
I‘m not tall, so being able to feel more planted when starting and stopping made the whole experience less stressful.
Coming from gas bikes, the lack of engine noise felt almost strange. The instant electric torque takes a little adjustment too.
My first impression was basically: this thing has more punch than it looks. Once I respected the throttle, it became a lot more fun.
That first clean pull across an open field had me grinning way more than I‘d like to admit. Instant weekend mood.
I took it over gravel, packed dirt, and a few small climbs. The mid-drive power feels strongest when the terrain starts fighting back.
For the kind of weekend riding I do, I‘m normally ready for a break long before I start worrying about the battery.
What I like most is that it feels recreational. I ride it because I want to, not because I commute.
The first time I rolled onto loose dirt, the mid-drive torque caught me off guard-in a very good way.
The mid-drive torque hits harder than I expected, especially when climbing loose dirt.
I bought the Y88 expecting an occasional hobby. Now it‘s basically what I look forward to whenever Friday rolls around.
It feels right at home on gravel, dirt, and open areas, but I wouldn‘t confuse it with a full-size motocross machine.
Flat ground was fun, but the first small climb showed me why the mid-drive setup matters. The pull feels serious.
The Y88 looks compact, but once the motor starts pulling, it quickly reminds you that 2200W is real power.
The 72 cm seat height made a bigger difference than I expected. Being able to get comfortable on the bike quickly helped my confidence.
Quiet enough to avoid the whole gas-bike experience, but still powerful enough to feel properly exciting off-road.
First ride on gravel and I was surprised how quickly the Y88 felt natural.
Took it out to an open field Saturday morning. Two hours later, I still didn‘t want to stop.
At 72 cm, the seat felt much less intimidating than the bigger dirt bikes I‘ve tried.
Terrain, speed, rider weight, and hills change battery use a lot, so it‘s hard to know exactly how far one ride will take you.
Once I stopped worrying about the specs and just rode, the Y88 became exactly what I wanted: simple weekend fun.
The best part for me is that it feels like a weekend machine. I‘m not commuting on it-I‘m riding because I actually want to go outside.
I thought the 40 MPH figure would make the bike feel too aggressive, but riding at lower speed first made the learning curve manageable.
The numbers sounded intimidating at first, but starting slowly helped me understand the bike before pushing harder.
What surprised me most was how easy it was to make a normal Saturday feel different. Charge it, find some dirt, and you‘ve got a plan.
The Y88 has enough power that I wouldn‘t treat it casually, but learning the response is part of what makes it fun.
I like the motor cut-off tether, but having it attached while riding felt a little awkward until I got used to the setup.
I started slow, learned how the bike reacted, and felt much more confident after a few rides.
I‘m still new to dirt bikes, so I liked starting slow. The Y88 gave me enough room to learn without feeling boring after ten minutes.