Juiced unveils another lower-cost moto-styled electric bike: Scrambler Core

Juiced Bikes is expanding its recently relaunched Scrambler lineup with a new, more affordable model known as the Juiced Scrambler Core. The new bike keeps much of the moto-inspired styling and performance of the existing Scrambler Hardtail, but trims back several components to knock several hundred dollars off the price. The new Scrambler Core starts at $1,399, compared to $1,699 for the existing Scrambler Hardtail. Juiced is also offering a $1,599 long-range version of the Core, as well as a smaller “Midsize” frame that should make the bike much more accessible to shorter riders – and, perhaps more importantly, teenagers. Teens are a major part of the moto-style e-bike market, and Juiced has designed its Scrambler e-bikes as a safer option for those younger riders. In addition to ensuring street-legal performance for most major markets, Juiced rolled out a feature known as Speed Lock, which is essentially a parental control option that lets a parent or guardian set a lower speed limit using a PIN code that prevents their teen from later modifying the speed limit. The launch comes as part of the rebirth of Juiced Bikes following the brand’s acquisition last year. The company was founded in 2009 and was acquired in 2025 by the co-founders of Lectric Ebikes, who have since brought the brand back with a new generation of its popular Scrambler platform. Scrambler Core cuts cost without gutting the bike The biggest changes appear to be in the powertrain, battery, brakes, and suspension. The standard Scrambler Hardtail launched earlier this year set the standard for the flagship models by using a 750W nominal motor with 90 Nm of torque and reaching 28 mph (45 km/h). Its 52V 19.2Ah battery provides nearly 1 kWh of capacity and a claimed range of up to 60 miles (96 km). The Scrambler Core steps down to a 500W nominal rear hub motor rated for 1,176W peak and 80 Nm of torque. Top speed is also reduced slightly to 25 mph (40 km/h), while the throttle is limited to 20 mph (32 km/h). Importantly, though, Juiced has retained its 52V architecture, meaning this is still a fairly punchy setup rather than a dramatically detuned budget bike. Battery capacity takes a hit as well. The standard Core gets a 52V 10Ah battery with 520 Wh of capacity, rated for up to 40 miles (64 km) of range. Spending another $200 gets the Core Long-Range with a 52V 15Ah, 780Wh battery and a claimed 60-mile (96 km) maximum range. As with nearly all e-bikes, expect real-world range to fall short of the idealized advertised numbers, which are generally only achievable under the lowest power pedal assist. Juiced also traded the Talon P4 four-piston hydraulic brakes found on the more expensive Scrambler for Talon P2 two-piston brakes. The KKE inverted fork with 140mm of travel is gone too, replaced by a more conventional aluminum triple-crown fork with 100mm of travel. Those are meaningful downgrades, but they’re also largely the kinds of changes I’d expect to see when trying to shave $300 off an already competitively priced moto-style e-bike. It’s a strategy we’ve seen play out before in the industry, helping lower costs for riders who want a flagship bike but don’t necessarily want to pay flagship prices. Even so, important features remain to help maintain the look and feel of the Juiced Scrambler line. The Core still gets 20 x 4-inch fat tires, hydraulic disc brakes, a frame-integrated TFT display, four pedal-assist levels, a headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. It’s a single-speed setup and weighs 73 lb (33 kg), while being rated for a 300 lb (136 kg) payload. A smaller Scrambler for smaller riders Perhaps the more interesting addition is the Scrambler Core Midsize. While the regular Core is recommended for riders 5’2” and taller, the Midsize drops that figure to just 4’10”. Pricing remains the same: $1,399 with the 520Wh battery or $1,599 with the 780Wh long-range pack. And with an eye towards safety, the Core and Core Mini retain Juiced’s PIN-protected parental speed lock. Parents can set the motor-assisted top speed anywhere from 1-25 mph and lock the setting behind a four-digit PIN. That makes even more sense on the Midsize version, which seems tailor-made for younger riders who want the moto-style look but may not yet comfortably fit the larger Scrambler. The Core is launching in several decidedly Juiced color names, including Black Nectar, Fruit Punch, Sour Grape, White Grape, Berry Freeze, and Blood Orange, though availability varies between frame sizes and battery configurations. Juiced says preorders are expected to begin shipping around the end of the month. At $1,399, the Scrambler Core feels like a logical extension of Juiced’s rebooted lineup. You lose some battery, motor power, braking hardware, suspension travel, and a few mph compared to the Hardtail, but the underlying recipe is largely intact. For riders who mostly want the Scrambler look and feel – or parents shopping for a smaller rider – saving $300 may be a pretty compelling trade. Especially when you consider that the original Juiced Scrambler already led the industry in value for moto-style e-bikes from reputable brands. Toss in the strong backing from Lectric and the 3-year warranty, and it’s hard to consider much else among the competition. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.