Vanpowers Cycanon

What the Vanpowers Cycanon is built for

The Vanpowers Cycanon is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 900 W peak hub motor, 60 Nm of torque and a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).

It carries a 642 Wh removable battery and a stated range of up to 84 miles (135 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The Vanpowers Cycanon weighs 71 lb (32 kg), carries up to 300 lb (136 kg) including the rider, has front suspension, uses a torque sensor, so the motor responds to how hard you pedal and is rated IPX5 against water.

In the United States the Vanpowers Cycanon sells for $1,199, below the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Vanpowers Cycanon may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 25 mph (40 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

Vanpowers Cycanon safety certification

The brand states that the Vanpowers Cycanon is certified to UL 2271 and UL 2849.

UL 2271 is the US safety standard for the battery pack of a light electric vehicle.

UL 2849 is the US safety standard for the whole electrical system of an e-bike: battery, charger, motor and controller tested together.

New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849, with batteries certified to UL 2271, to be sold or rented there; California requires e-bike batteries to meet UL 2849 or EN 15194 from 2026.