We're proud of the utility vehicles we design and love talking about them.
But don't take our word for how fun, easy, and versatile the 2X2 is.
Learn more about what makes the 2X2 unique in these product evaluations.
Reviews & Overviews
We're proud of the utility vehicles we design and love talking about them.
But don't take our word for how fun, easy, and versatile the 2X2 is.
Learn more about what makes the 2X2 unique in these product evaluations.
Motorcyclist
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 3.1kWh Battery
"Rider reviews ranged from 'That's awesome' to 'Can I borrow it again?' Unofficially, I was able to easily haul 351 pounds of race spectator (rated for 330 pounds) up the steep incline to Fireman's Hill."
– Anders Carlson from Motorcyclist spent time with the 2X2 Adventure at a MotoAmerica Superbike event.
forbes
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 3.1kWh Battery
"In my short time on the vehicle, I couldn't stop marveling how comfortable and shock-absorbing it was."
– Scott Kramer from Forbes has a great time taking the 2X2 into uncharted territory and back on the road again.
Men's Health
Special Edition 2X2, 3.1kWh Battery
"New Zealand EV brand UBCO is making some of the best made rugged e-bikes around... Recently, UBCO launched its 2x2 Special Edition for 2023, a boosted iteration of its best-selling bike with loaded cargo space and accessories. The bike also comes in a unique tactical green color that will turn heads in any landscape. Yeah, this bike is cool."
– Men’s Health's gear and tech experts find the coolest new releases in gear, technology, home goods, and more
Stuff news
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 3.1kWh Battery
"You blast up to 50 kph, then enjoy the bitterness that radiates from the cars that make too much effort to pass you, as if it's a personal attack on them that you got off the line better. Then you can filter between the lanes to the front of the queue again and repeat."
– Nike Bijoux from Stuff.co.nz takes the 2X2 out for the weekend on and offroad in Auckland.
Gear Junkie
2X2 Special Edition, 3.1kWh Battery
"...The UBCO 2×2 electric motorcycle is easy to ride for just about anyone. I’ve spent some time on one over the years and can attest to how fun and responsive they are. Hub motors in each wheel provide a unique two-wheel drive propulsion system that works quite well at finding traction, even in muddy fields, on sandy beaches, or on packed snowy roadways."
– Bryon Dorr, Gear Junkie takes a first look at the Special Edition
Men's Journal
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 3.1kWh Battery
"This all boils down to one fun and tough adventure bike, featuring high quality construction (both hardware and software) with reliable durability."
– Adam Bible from Men's Journal summarizes the features of the 2X2
TechCrunch
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 3.1kWh Battery
"To test its off-road capabilities, I took the bike to Cornwall Park, where I ran it at full speed on the grass, swerving between trees, flying over roots and rocks, doing doughnuts in the field. It was good fun, and I felt completely in control of the vehicle."
– Rebecca Bellan from TechCrunch takes a 2X2 on and offroad in Auckland.
Ride Apart
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 3.1kWh Battery
"Having AWD on a motorbike is absolutely a revelation—even at such a low speed. I highly recommend trying it because it will almost make you feel invincible. The combination of AWD and knobby tires also makes you realize how much you need to give it a try on some trails, even if they're not your natural environment."
– Janaki Jitchotvisut from RideApart walks through getting started on the 2X2, a beginner's ride, and running errands in this three-part series.
Farm Trader
Gen 4 2X2 Adventure Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"While it's priced at the top end of the two-wheeler [non-electric] market, it's definitely worth considering, thanks to its ongoing cost efficiencies, low maintenance, and useability."
– William McKnight from Farm Trader takes a 2X2 to a hilly 200-hectare farm for an extended test ride.
At Your Leisure
Gen 5 2X2 Adventure Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"What's different about this is with the dual drive, you go into a corner, and instead of that front wheel pushing in the corner, you give it the throttle, and it'll pull you. Once I got used to it, man, I think it's just easy to maneuver."
– Chad from At Your Leisure tests the UBCO 2x2 electric utility bike from Steadman's Recreation.
The Hooniverse
Gen 4 2X2 Adventure Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"It's well built, stout, useful, and smartly designed. And I can't wait to see more offerings from UBCO in the future."
– Jeff Glucker from The Hooniverse takes the 2X2 on a test ride along the Maple Springs Truck Trail in Southern California.
The Fast Lane Bike
Gen 4 2X2 Work Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"Think you don't want an electric motorcycle? This is what could change your mind!"
– Kase Van Rees of The Fast Lane Bike takes the UBCO over steep dirt hills, rocks, and loose sand.
Ozark Overland Adventures
Gen 4 2X2 Work Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"Of all the e-bikes I've owned, of all things I've ridden, this definitely has the longest range of any of them. It's quite impressive."
– Matt from Ozark Overland takes the 2X2 Work bike with a 2.4 kWh battery for a spin offroad, covering specs and what you could use it for. (You can upgrade to a 3.1kWh battery for even more range.)
Electric Cycle Rider
Gen 4 2X2 Adventure Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"If I could pick one word to describe the 2X2, I would say 'versatile.' It's just a bike that you can do everything with. I'm out here on a 4X4 trail in the backcountry, and the bike feels right at home here. And it's street legal, so I've taken it around town for groceries, getting stuff to eat. It does all that well. It's so quiet and feels unobtrusive. It's just a pleasure to ride this thing."
– Tucker Neary from Electric Cycle Rider looks at the UBCO 2X2 as an ode to the Honda CT-90.
Daltons ATVs
Gen 4 2X2 Adventure Bike, 2.1kWh Battery
"Nobody is being disturbed. Nice and quiet. It's got an awful lot of potential. It's going to be cheap to run. I've done a lot of work there, and the battery doesn't have even one bar off it. It's got me around in no time at all. I think my dog would be more than happy to sit on the back. Very impressive machine. Great asset to the farm, I would say!"
-Daltons ATV takes us for a ride through farm and bush, up hills and across streams, and beside cows happily not being disturbed.