The Vector Tide represents Vector's dedication to optimizing weight and handling without compromising raw power or range. While equipped with the same high-output 72V system as its siblings, the Vector Tide differentiates itself by utilizing an advanced 6061 aluminum frame. This choice results in the best strength-to-weight ratio in the lineup, making it the ultimate machine for riders who demand agility and light handling on technical off-road terrain.
In this review, we explore how the Tide combines a massive 15,000 Watt+ power core with a refined, lightweight chassis designed for dynamic riding.
Chassis Innovation: Aviation-Grade Aluminum
The aluminum frame is the Tide's defining feature, strategically housing the motor and battery centrally for optimal weight balance and improved handling dynamics.
- Lightweight Design: Despite its high-capacity battery, the Tide maintains a competitive curb weight of 69 kg, achieved through the use of strong, lightweight aluminum.
- Handling: The motor (Custom 50 mm, 16 poles) and the battery positioning, combined with the new linkage suspension, give the Tide a low center of gravity. This translates directly to superior cornering stability and responsiveness compared to heavier-framed bikes.
- Suspension: It features a custom DNM USD8SA air fork providing 200 mm of travel, matched by the DNM Burner 2S rear shock (220 mm travel), offering durable performance essential for aggressive riding.
Power and Range: Uncompromised Performance
The Tide shares the high-spec performance hardware that characterizes the top-tier Vector models.
- Maximum Output: The system pushes over 15.000 Watt of peak power via a 72V nominal architecture, guaranteeing thrilling acceleration and top speeds exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Controller: Power is managed by a custom Kelly 7230s controller (300 Amps), providing reliable, high-current flow for consistent performance on steep climbs and during sustained high-speed runs.
Endurance and Practicality
The Tide is built for long-distance adventure, offering one of the best ranges in the high-power e-moto class.
- Range: The optional 3.8 kWh battery delivers an incredible range of 100 km+ (60 mi+), ensuring that the bike's capabilities are rarely limited by its power supply.
- Braking and Control: The full-size performance requires advanced stopping power, delivered by custom hydraulic Tektro Auriga brakes with 4-piston dual calipers and 203 mm rotors, essential for safety at 80 km/h+.
- Versatile Modes: The three programmable power modes (Eco, Boost, Rewerce) include an EU-friendly 25 km/h Eco-mode limit, adding flexibility for regulated use.
The Vector Tide is the ideal machine for the rider seeking the highest power-to-weight ratio and precise handling in a robust, electric package.
Author’s Take: Why the Vector Tide Is a Machine I Personally Stand Behind
We’ve been working on the Vector Tide for almost three years — maybe even longer if I count the earliest sketches and failed ideas — and during that time we built around five full prototype generations before we reached the final version you see today. Every stage was tested to destruction. We pushed this bike in ways most customers will never attempt: two riders climbing steep off-road trails, repeated jump sessions, brutal suspension experiments, different shocks, different motors, different linkages, you name it. This machine went through so many modifications before reaching its current form that I can confidently say: it’s built not to die.
The motor is virtually indestructible — we’ve used this platform on many models already, and it has survived everything from cold-weather abuse to hardcore hillclimbs. The 3.8 kWh battery is just as proven, and for this weight category it’s one of the largest packs available anywhere. The controller? Same story. We’ve been running the Kelly system for so long and on so many bikes that we know it inside out. For those who want even more headroom, yes — a more powerful controller can be installed, and yes — the motor and battery can handle it. We’ve seen customers pushing this motor to 20–30 kW peaks without failure. The real question is: do you even need that kind of speed?
On-road you can’t use it anyway — the Tide is not homologated for street use. This is a pure off-road machine.
Compared to E-Ride, Talaria, or other high-output electric dirt bikes, the Tide runs noticeably quieter. The chain stays under constant tension, which reduces noise even further. The bike is extremely light, extremely powerful, and, honestly, a great choice for riders who want something exclusive — not one of ten thousand mass-produced units rolling around the city. Only 15–20 Tides have ever been built. And we stand behind every single one of them.
Who is the Tide for? Riders who want a reliable, nearly silent electric motorcycle with an enormous torque reserve and long range. Yes, the battery is removable — though I personally wouldn’t carry it around unless needed for transport. Removing it takes 2–3 minutes, not 30 seconds, but it’s still very manageable.
The rear can fit insanely wide tires; the front is limited only by fork clearance. We’ve tested 21/18 setups and they work beautifully. For the front, the Manitou Dorado Expert fork is our top recommendation — perfect fit, 47 mm offset, and it looks fantastic on this frame. Rear shock: 240 mm, with a 750 or 850 spring depending on rider weight. The linkage progression is dialed in perfectly.
If you gear it for a 70 km/h top speed, it becomes an absolute monster. The torque is so extreme that you could literally tow a minibus behind it. And unlike other bikes in this category, nothing here is going to snap, explode, or shred itself. No belts blowing apart, no bearings melting, no swingarms flexing out of line. Everything on the Tide was overbuilt intentionally — the point was to make a bike that can survive real abuse, not just look good on paper.
In short: this is a unique machine — incredibly torquey, reliable, lightweight, quiet, and built with a ridiculous safety margin. If you’re curious, book a test ride. We’ll be happy to show you what this thing can do.
Explore the full technical specifications and aluminum chassis design of the Vector Tide here.
