{"product_id":"prowler","title":"Prowler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoots Rider Prowler\u003c\/strong\u003e is a chopper-style electric bike: a long raked fork, ape-hanger handlebars and a low-dropping frame, on 20 x 4-inch Kenda fat tires. It is the most expensive and the most looked-at bike we sell. If you want an e-bike that reads as a motorcycle at twenty paces and still pedals like a bicycle, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProwler specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rr-pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1040Wh removable lithium pack, UL 2271 certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClaimed range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 70 miles per charge, pedal assist, manufacturer test conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear hub, 750W nominal, 1500W peak output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 28 mph with pedal assist, Class 3 where local law allows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal payload\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 lb, rider plus luggage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 4.0 in Kenda Krusade fat tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic disc, front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-dropping chopper frame, raked fork, ape-hanger handlebars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJet Black frame with a brown leather-look tank and saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 2849 bike, UL 2271 battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 to 7 hours from empty on the supplied charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrives about 85% assembled, tools included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-split\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-prowler-ls-01.jpg?width=1600\" alt=\"Rider sitting on a Roots Rider Prowler chopper electric bike on a tree-lined road at sunset\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou sit in it, not on it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prowler puts your feet forward, your hands up and your back at rest. The saddle sits low, the bars come to you, and the long wheelbase settles the bike down at speed instead of twitching under you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat geometry is the whole point. It is a slower, more deliberate way to travel than a commuter e-bike, and it is why people ride the Prowler for the sake of riding rather than only to arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Prowler differs from the Cheetah 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eThis is the question we are asked most, so here is the answer in one picture. Both are cafe-racer-inspired and both run fat tires. The geometry is what separates them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-fig\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 860 300\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Geometry diagram comparing the Prowler chopper frame with the Cheetah 2 cafe racer frame\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.rrg-l{fill:none;stroke:#f4f1ea;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}.rrg-a{fill:none;stroke:#ff9d00;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round}.rrg-w{fill:none;stroke:#8f8b85;stroke-width:3}.rrg-t{fill:#f4f1ea;font:600 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rrg-s{fill:#8f8b85;font:400 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rrg-o{fill:#ff9d00;font:700 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rrg-d{fill:none;stroke:#ff9d00;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-dasharray:5 4}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctext x=\"10\" y=\"22\" class=\"rrg-t\"\u003ePROWLER — chopper\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"70\" cy=\"210\" r=\"42\" class=\"rrg-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"330\" cy=\"210\" r=\"42\" class=\"rrg-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M70 210 L150 205 L250 205 L330 210\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M150 205 L172 150 L250 150 L268 205\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M172 150 L300 118\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M330 210 L300 118\" class=\"rrg-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M300 118 L288 96 L262 96\" class=\"rrg-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M172 150 L188 138 L246 138 L250 150\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M300 118 L300 210\" class=\"rrg-d\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ctext x=\"306\" y=\"106\" class=\"rrg-o\"\u003eraked fork\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"150\" y=\"178\" class=\"rrg-s\"\u003elow seat\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"186\" y=\"88\" class=\"rrg-s\"\u003efeet forward, hands up\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"450\" y=\"22\" class=\"rrg-t\"\u003eCHEETAH 2 — cafe racer\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"510\" cy=\"210\" r=\"42\" class=\"rrg-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"760\" cy=\"210\" r=\"42\" class=\"rrg-w\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M510 210 L590 200 L690 200 L760 210\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M590 200 L612 130 L690 130 L700 200\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M612 130 L724 108\" class=\"rrg-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M760 210 L724 108\" class=\"rrg-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M724 108 L724 96 L700 96\" class=\"rrg-a\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M724 108 L724 210\" class=\"rrg-d\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ctext x=\"730\" y=\"96\" class=\"rrg-o\"\u003eupright fork\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"596\" y=\"122\" class=\"rrg-s\"\u003etaller seat\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"600\" y=\"84\" class=\"rrg-s\"\u003efeet under you, back forward\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-cap\"\u003eThe Prowler's fork is raked out and its saddle drops between the wheels. The Cheetah 2 keeps a near-vertical fork and a higher, more conventional riding position. Same family, two different reasons to ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-split rr-pd-split--rev\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-prowler-ls-04.jpg?width=1600\" alt=\"Rider on a Roots Rider Prowler electric bike crossing a car park\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePresence is the feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople stop the Prowler in car parks. The quad LED headlight, the tank, the brown saddle and the ape-hangers read as a small motorcycle, and that is deliberate. Underneath it is still a Class 3 electric bicycle: no licence, no registration and no insurance in most US states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to blend in, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebel-2\"\u003eRebel 2\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to be asked what it is, buy this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-one\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-cat-vintage-rider.jpg?width=1480\" alt=\"Rider in a leather jacket on a Roots Rider Prowler chopper electric bike outside a building\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eFeet forward, hands at chest height, the tank between your knees. Parked outside a shop it gets mistaken for a small motorcycle — which is the entire point of the bike.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 70 miles actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eThe 70-mile figure is the manufacturer's number, measured on the lowest assist level, on flat ground, with a light rider and no wind. Nobody rides like that. Here is a more honest picture of the same 1040Wh battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-fig\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 860 250\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Bar chart estimating Prowler range at different assist levels\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.rrb-b{fill:#ff9d00}.rrb-g{fill:#3a3730}.rrb-t{fill:#f4f1ea;font:600 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rrb-s{fill:#8f8b85;font:400 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.rrb-n{fill:#141210;font:800 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"16\" class=\"rrb-s\"\u003eEstimated real-world range — 1040Wh battery, 180 lb rider, mixed ground\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"36\" width=\"620\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"36\" width=\"620\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"56\" class=\"rrb-t\"\u003eAssist 1\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"56\" class=\"rrb-n\"\u003e60 to 70 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"82\" width=\"620\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"82\" width=\"460\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"102\" class=\"rrb-t\"\u003eAssist 3\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"102\" class=\"rrb-n\"\u003e42 to 50 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"128\" width=\"620\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"128\" width=\"300\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"148\" class=\"rrb-t\"\u003eAssist 5\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"148\" class=\"rrb-n\"\u003e28 to 34 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"174\" width=\"620\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-g\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"150\" y=\"174\" width=\"180\" height=\"30\" rx=\"3\" class=\"rrb-b\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"194\" class=\"rrb-t\"\u003eThrottle only\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"162\" y=\"194\" class=\"rrb-n\"\u003e18 to 24 mi\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"230\" class=\"rrb-s\"\u003eHills, headwind, cold weather and a heavier rider all pull these numbers down. A planning guide, not a promise.\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt by us. Finished by you.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eEvery Prowler leaves the factory the same way: Jet Black frame, brown leather-look tank, black Kenda tires. What owners do next is the part we like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-one\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/20260611-130123.png?width=1400\" alt=\"Custom Roots Rider Prowler build with a second battery mounted low in the frame, photographed on the factory floor\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eAn extended-range Prowler build: a second battery sits low in the frame, so the silhouette does not change. Cosmetic and accessory changes are your own work and are not covered by the manufacturer warranty. Never modify the motor, the controller or the speed limiter — that is unlawful in most states and voids the warranty outright.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Prowler is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-yes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a bike people photograph, and you are fine being noticed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride for the ride: coast roads, seafronts, long easy loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are roughly 5 ft 4 in to 6 ft 4 in and want a laid-back position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have somewhere to store a long, heavy bike that does not fold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-no\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLook elsewhere if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need to fold it or carry it upstairs — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebel-2\"\u003eRebel 2\u003c\/a\u003e does that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to carry a passenger or a child seat — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flux\"\u003eFlux\u003c\/a\u003e is built for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride rough trails — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cougar\"\u003eCougar\u003c\/a\u003e has dual suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want our longest range — that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cheetah-2-pro\"\u003eCheetah 2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e at 1440Wh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-pd-box\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProwler electric bike, about 85% assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1040Wh removable battery and charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo keys for the battery lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedals, front wheel, handlebar hardware and the tools to fit them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual and UL certification paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003eMost people are riding within an hour: fit the front wheel, straighten and bolt the handlebar, screw on the pedals, set the saddle height, check the brakes, then charge it fully before the first ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProwler questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Prowler need a licence or registration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn most US states a Class 3 electric bicycle needs no licence, no registration and no insurance. Rules vary by state and by city, and some places restrict Class 3 bikes on shared paths. Check your local rules before you ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow far can the Prowler go on one charge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1040Wh battery is rated for up to 70 miles of pedal assist under the manufacturer's test conditions. On mixed real-world riding at a middle assist level, plan on 42 to 50 miles. Throttle-only riding roughly halves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow fast is the Prowler?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 28 mph with pedal assist, where local law allows Class 3 riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much weight can it carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 400 lb of total payload, covering the rider and luggage. The Prowler has a single saddle and is not designed to carry a passenger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow tall do I need to be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe laid-back position suits riders from roughly 5 ft 4 in to 6 ft 4 in. Shorter riders often prefer the step-through \u003ca href=\"\/products\/runabout-2\"\u003eRunabout 2\u003c\/a\u003e, which has a 13.8-inch standover height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I modify the Prowler?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwners regularly change the tank, the tires and the saddle. Cosmetic changes are your own work and are not covered by the manufacturer warranty. Never modify the motor, the controller or the speed limiter: that is unlawful in most states and voids the warranty outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the battery safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bike carries UL 2849 certification and the battery carries UL 2271. Charge it indoors on a hard surface, use the supplied charger, and do not leave it charging unattended overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-legal\"\u003eRange, speed and payload figures are the manufacturer's published specifications, measured under their test conditions. Your results will differ with rider weight, terrain, tire pressure, temperature and assist level. Roots Rider is operated by GHRAM LLC, Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roots Rider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55032971166038,"sku":"756542353028","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/10_6a33aa36-af64-4049-87b5-36c8e52fff53.png?v=1787093202","url":"https:\/\/rootsrider.com\/products\/prowler","provider":"ROOTS RIDER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}