HPC Revolution vs Revolution X: Which Flagship Downhill E-Bike Fits You?

The HPC Revolution and Revolution X share the same soul: a hand-welded, USA-built downhill e-bike designed to be the fastest, most nimble and most powerful of its type. The Revolution X takes that platform to the top of the range. Here is how the two compare.

What they share

Both bikes start with a handbuilt 6061-T6 aluminum frame, hand welded one at a time in the United States. There is no off-the-shelf part in the frame: the bottom bracket, head tube, swingarm, shock mounts and seat tube are all CNC aluminum, made in small batches. At only 13 lbs, the Revolution frame is the lightest of its type in the industry. Both use a Schlumpf High Speed Drive, which gives an 85T-equivalent front chainring at the click of your heel, and both offer over 9 inches of frame travel. Both are available with power systems up to 10,000W.

Revolution: the proven original

The Revolution (from $11,000) is HPC's premier freeride and downhill e-bike.

• Fork and shock: 203mm-travel RockShox Boxxer RC dual crown fork and a Vivid R2C coil shock
• Power system: 5,000W, 6,000W or 10,000W, brushless gearless DC hub motor
• Top speed: up to 50 or 55 MPH with the Thunderbolt motor, or 42 or 44 MPH with the Striker motor
• Range: up to 55 miles standard, with optional batteries for 75 or 100+ miles (170 lb rider, flat ground, no pedaling)

Revolution X: the flagship

The Revolution X (from $15,000) is HPC's flagship, taking the Revolution to the pinnacle of performance, especially in suspension, braking and speed.

• Fork and shock: 203mm-travel RockShox Boxxer World Cup fork and a Vivid R2C air shock, which together save nearly 2 lbs
• Brakes: Magura MT7 quad-piston brakes
• Power: up to 10,000W
• Top speed: 65+ MPH
• Gearing: Schlumpf High Speed Drive, allowing pedaling beyond 50 mph

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Revolution if you want the proven HPC downhill platform at the lower entry price. Choose the Revolution X if you want the best suspension and braking HPC offers, the highest top speed (65+ MPH) and the top of the line. If you want a lighter, more affordable downhill build, also look at the Revolution MX and Revolution MX Pro, or read our full Revolution lineup guide.

Bikes at these power levels are intended for private land and off-road use. Rules for e-bikes vary by location, so check your local regulations before riding on public roads or trails.

Explore the Revolution X or see the Revolution collection.