HPC Revolution X: Specs, Top Speed, Suspension & Price
The HPC Revolution X is the flagship of Hi Power Cycles: a hand-welded, USA-built downhill e-bike with up to 10,000W of power and a 65+ MPH top speed. If you are searching for Revolution X specs, top speed, suspension details or price, this page collects them in one place.
Want the story behind the platform or a side-by-side with the standard model? See our Revolution vs Revolution X comparison and the overview in The HPC Revolution X: Uncompromising High-Power Performance. This post is the reference sheet.
Revolution X specs at a glance
- Price: $15,000
- Frame: hand-welded 6061-T6 aluminum, made in the USA, about 13 lbs
- Fork: 203mm-travel RockShox Boxxer World Cup
- Shock: Vivid R2C air shock, over 9 inches of frame travel
- Gearing: Schlumpf High Speed Drive (85T-equivalent front chainring)
- Brakes: Magura MT7 quad-piston
- Power: up to 10,000W
- Top speed: 65+ MPH
Frame: hand-welded 6061-T6 aluminum
Every Revolution frame is welded one at a time by a TIG welder with more than 30 years of experience. There is no off-the-shelf part in it: the bottom bracket, head tube, swingarm, shock mounts and seat tube are all CNC aluminum, made in small batches. The frame weighs only 13 lbs, which HPC describes as the lightest of its type in the industry. That low frame weight matters on a bike that carries this much power and suspension, because every pound you save in the frame is a pound you can spend on battery or components.
Suspension: 203mm Boxxer World Cup and Vivid R2C air
The Revolution X is where the platform gets its best suspension. Up front is a 203mm-travel RockShox Boxxer World Cup dual-crown fork, widely regarded as one of the best downhill forks available. At the rear, the Vivid R2C air shock provides over 9 inches of frame travel. Together, HPC says these parts perform better than the standard Revolution setup and save nearly 2 lbs.
If you like the detail of how downhill forks and shocks differ, our guide to high-end e-bike suspension covers the trade-offs between coil and air.
Drivetrain: the Schlumpf High Speed Drive
The Revolution X uses the Schlumpf High Speed Drive, which gives an 85T-equivalent front chainring at the click of your heel. In practice it lets you keep pedaling beyond 50 mph instead of spinning out. It is one of the details that separates a pedal-equipped high-power e-bike from a motorcycle-style machine. More on how it works in Schlumpf High Speed Drive: 2-Speed Gearing for E-Bikes.
Brakes: Magura MT7 quad-piston
Stopping a bike with this power and weight takes real hardware. The Revolution X comes standard with Magura MT7 quad-piston brakes. HPC reports they outperformed the competition in initial testing when the team was choosing brakes for the bike. Replacement pads for the MT5 and MT7 are available in our Magura 8.P pad listing.
Power and top speed
The Revolution X is offered with power systems up to 10,000W and a 65+ MPH top speed, according to the owner of the bike. As with any e-bike, real-world speed depends on battery state, rider weight, terrain and gearing, so treat top speed as a ceiling rather than a cruising number. For context on how HPC bikes at different power levels compare, see our guide to 60 MPH electric bikes.
Price
The Revolution X is priced at $15,000. That sits above the standard Revolution at $11,000, which offers 5,000W, 6,000W or 10,000W power systems. The difference between them is mostly what you see in the spec list above: the World Cup fork, the air shock, the MT7 brakes and the top-end speed.
Revolution vs Revolution X in brief
- Revolution ($11,000): Boxxer RC fork, Vivid R2C coil shock, the proven downhill platform.
- Revolution X ($15,000): Boxxer World Cup fork, Vivid R2C air shock, Magura MT7 brakes and the highest top speed in the range.
For a full breakdown, and for the rest of the family, see The HPC Revolution Lineup Explained.
Who the Revolution X is for
This is a bike for riders who want the top of the HPC range for downhill and freeride use on private land and off-road terrain. It is a hand-built machine assembled to order in the USA, not a commuter. If your plans lean toward trail riding rather than downhill, the Trailblazer family may suit you better.
Before you ride
Bikes at these power levels are intended for private land and off-road use. Rules for e-bikes and other electric vehicles vary by location, so check your local regulations before riding on public roads or trails.
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