Eahora Romeo Ultra II Review Canada (2026): AAAA Built, the Country-Road Throttle King

What Is the Eahora Romeo Ultra II?

Think of the Eahora Romeo Ultra II the way you might think of a Harley-Davidson on two electric wheels. It is not trying to be nimble. It is not for single-track trails or tight technical terrain. It is built to cruise — on empty country roads, farm lanes, long flat stretches where there is nothing between you and the horizon. At that, it is exceptional.

The foundation is a 60V 80Ah battery storing 4,800 Wh of energy. For context, a standard commuter eBike carries 400–600 Wh. The Romeo Ultra II carries roughly ten times that. That battery feeds two 2,500W hub motors — one in each wheel — delivering all-wheel drive, 240 Nm of combined torque, and a top speed that manufacturer-rates at 70–80 km/h. Some Zeus customers have hit 90 km/h on open stretches.

At 93 kg total weight (205 lbs), this is a heavy machine. But that weight is not purely a liability. On the open road, 93 kg changes the dynamic entirely — something we will cover in detail below. It changes how traffic behaves around you. It changes your sense of stability at speed. And once you accept that this bike lives on roads and country lanes rather than forest trails, the weight stops being a problem and starts being part of the character.

The Eahora Romeo Ultra II is currently available at Zeus eBikes Canada in black at $4,699 CAD — a sale price down from $5,599, including a free rear rack ($150 value). It also appears in our dual motor eBike collection.

Full Specifications

Top Speed & Power — Honest Numbers

The Romeo Ultra II wins on top speed. That needs to be said clearly before anything else, because it is often misunderstood.

At 93 kg total weight, this machine does not launch off the line. The dual 2,500W motors have 240 Nm of combined torque, but they are moving a lot of mass. Acceleration is progressive, not explosive. The bike builds speed methodically — and once it reaches cruising speed, it is stable, planted, and confident in a way lighter bikes simply cannot be.

Once open road opens up, the numbers become extraordinary. The manufacturer rates the Romeo Ultra II at 70–80 km/h top speed. Several Zeus customers have pushed it to 90 km/h on long flat Canadian stretches. At that speed, the fat tires and the bike’s sheer mass produce a level of road composure that is difficult to describe — it simply does not feel nervous. It feels like it belongs there.

Real-World Range in Canada

The 4,800 Wh battery is genuinely in its own category. For perspective: the longest-range eBikes we review typically carry 750–1,000 Wh. The Romeo Ultra II carries nearly five times the energy of those. The practical result is a machine that almost never needs a charge stop during a riding day.

On full throttle — the primary riding mode for most Romeo Ultra II buyers — real-world range runs 100–120 km per charge. On pedal assist at moderate PAS levels, the rated 167–250 km range is achievable. The upper figure of 378 km is achievable only at the lowest PAS setting with a light rider — technically possible, not practically representative.

Canadian winter performance: lithium-ion cells lose approximately 20–40% capacity below -10°C. Even at the worst end of that loss on the Romeo Ultra II, you are left with an effective 2,880 Wh — which still delivers 60–80 km on throttle in deep winter. That exceeds the summer range of most eBikes in Canada.

Road Presence — How 93 kg Changes Traffic

Here is something nobody tells you about the Romeo Ultra II, and it took us time to understand from our customers’ experience: the weight is not just a burden. It is a presence.

At 93 kg with its wide fat tires and upright riding position, the Romeo Ultra II looks like a motorcycle on the road. Not a bicycle. Not an eBike. A motorcycle. And traffic responds accordingly. Cars do not try to squeeze past you. Drivers give the bike the same clearance they would give a powered two-wheeler. You are not invisible. You are not an afterthought. You command space.

This is a meaningful safety benefit for riding on country roads and rural routes where lane width varies and passing behaviour can be aggressive. Our customers who ride the Romeo Ultra II on these routes consistently report that cars treat them differently than they did on lighter eBikes. The bike’s sheer visual mass changes the dynamic before you even move.

Critical First-Ride Setup: Tire Balancing

This is the section we wish we had written day one. We learned this from one of our customers — a mechanic by trade, based in Newfoundland — who called us after his Romeo Ultra II arrived with the telltale vibration. He diagnosed it immediately: the fat tires had not been properly bead-seated from the factory.

Here is what he told us, and what we now share with every Romeo Ultra II customer at delivery:

Step 1: Apply Lubricant to the Bead

Take ordinary dishwasher soap and apply it generously to the contact edge between the tire and the rim — the bead seat area, all the way around both sides of both wheels. The soap acts as a lubricant that allows the tire bead to seat fully against the rim as you inflate.

Step 2: Let the Air Out

Fully deflate both tires. With the soap applied, push the tire sidewall inward at multiple points around the wheel to help break any dry adhesion. You want the bead free to move.

Step 3: Re-Inflate Slowly

Inflate slowly, watching the tire seat evenly. Listen for the bead seating — you will hear a small pop or series of pops as each section seats against the rim. Inflate to the recommended pressure and check visually that the tire sits true and level all the way around.

Step 4: Remove the Spoke Reflectors

This is the detail most people miss. The plastic spoke reflectors that clip onto the wheel spokes look harmless. They are not. On a wheel spinning at 70–90 km/h, each reflector acts as an unbalanced weight — and the asymmetric distribution creates vibration throughout the bike. Remove all spoke reflectors from both wheels. The riding quality improvement is immediate.

Handling — Where It Excels and Where to Be Honest

The Romeo Ultra II is an exceptional machine in a straight line. On open roads, country lanes, and long flat stretches, it is composed, planted, and deeply confidence-inspiring. That is its territory, and within that territory, it is genuinely excellent.

Where to be honest: tight corners and confined spaces require patience. At 93 kg and 201 cm long, manoeuvring in a garage, making a U-turn on a narrow road, or threading a tight corner takes deliberate effort. This is not a criticism — it is the honest physics of the platform. A motorcycle of this weight would have the same characteristics. Plan your routes to favour straight stretches and wider turns. Do not expect the Romeo Ultra II to feel like a nimble lightweight eBike in close quarters, because it is not one.

Trail riding: not recommended. Despite having full suspension, the Romeo Ultra II weighs 93 kg and its suspension is tuned for road stability — not trail absorption. The handling characteristics are optimised for straight-line speed, not technical terrain navigation. At this weight, tight single-track and technical trail riding is not practical. Riders who want a capable full-suspension trail machine should consider the Eunorau Specter-S 3.0 — a 1,000W Bafang M620 mid-drive with 140mm travel fork, purpose-built for trail riding.

On its proper terrain — roads, country roads, farm lanes, long open routes — the Romeo Ultra II is exceptional. Know what it is for and buy it for that.

Build Quality — Why We Give It AAAA

The Romeo Ultra II earns its AAAA build quality rating from the ground up. The high-carbon steel frame is thick-walled and substantial — built to carry 500 lbs of payload and take years of heavy use without flexing or fatiguing. At Zeus, we have seen how frames on lesser eBikes develop creaks and movements over time. The Romeo Ultra II frame has shown none of that.

The front air fork (100 mm travel) and rear air shock (50 mm travel) are both tuned for the bike’s weight class and intended road use. This is not the budget suspension on sub-$1,500 eBikes — these are units that take the bike’s mass seriously and deliver appropriate damping for road riding and well-maintained surfaces. Both are solid, with no noise, no fade, and no play after extended use. The suspension absorbs road imperfections smoothly — the tuning priorities road composure, not trail absorption.

Every hardware contact point: motor mounts, battery housing, handlebar stems, brake calipers — all tight, all solid, all assembled to a standard that reflects the bike’s price point honestly. The Romeo Ultra II feels like a $4,699 machine, not a $2,000 machine dressed up.

One warranty call across the entire history of selling this bike at Zeus. That is the build quality story in a single number.

Brakes — AAAA, Understood in Context

The 240 mm hydraulic disc brakes with 2-piston calipers are genuinely excellent. The stopping power is strong, progressive, and consistent across conditions. AAAA, without hesitation.

The honest context: you are stopping 93 kg. Braking distances are longer than on a 25 kg commuter eBike, and they must be. Ride accordingly — give yourself more stopping distance than you think you need, especially at higher speeds. The brakes do their job properly. The rider’s job is to anticipate braking points and allow appropriate space. At 80–90 km/h on a country road, braking point discipline is not optional.

Battery — The Good, The Heavy, The Honest

The 4,800 Wh battery is the Romeo Ultra II’s centrepiece — and its most defining feature. There is no production eBike at Zeus with more stored energy. For range, for cold-weather resilience, for running all day without a charge stop, the battery is in a category by itself.

Now the honest part: the battery weighs 18 kg (40.5 lbs) on its own. It is physically removable — but removing it is a two-handed job that requires effort. Most Romeo Ultra II owners at Zeus do not remove the battery every time they charge. They charge the bike in place, which is entirely safe and practical. If your charging setup requires moving the battery indoors, build that into your planning before you buy.

Comfort & Everyday Usability

For its intended purpose — throttle-first riding on roads and country routes — the Romeo Ultra II is genuinely comfortable. The riding position is upright and relaxed, with wide handlebars that put you in a commanding, low-stress position. There is no aggressive forward lean, no wrist-loading tuck. You sit upright, you throttle, and you cover ground. That posture holds up well across an hour of riding and does not punish you for two.

Throttle feel: the Romeo Ultra II uses a twist throttle. It is smooth, not twitchy — and that matters more at 80 km/h than at 30. At lower speeds the power delivery is linear and predictable. At cruising speed it holds steady without hunting or surging. You dial in your speed and the bike holds it.

The display is a 4-inch colour LCD with Bluetooth connectivity. It reads clearly in direct sunlight, shows the standard suite of speed, battery percentage, PAS level, and trip data, and is positioned at a natural sightline angle. Bluetooth pairing allows display customisation from a phone — useful for adjusting top speed limits or PAS response if your riding style changes over time. It is not complicated, and that is the right call for a machine this size.

Pedal assist: multiple PAS levels let riders control motor contribution and manage range. At lower settings the motor contribution is conservative, extending your range on longer rides. At higher settings combined with the twist throttle, the bike delivers full power. In practice, the majority of Romeo Ultra II owners at Zeus ride throttle-primary, using PAS as a range management tool rather than their primary mode of engagement.

The rear rack included free with every Zeus purchase is not a token add-on — it is a properly rated rack on a bike with a 500 lb payload capacity. Farm deliveries, tool transport, oversized loads that would be impractical on a lighter machine: the Romeo Ultra II handles these without flinching. It is a genuine utility machine for property owners, not just a speed toy.

One practical note on daily charging: the 8–12 hour charge time makes overnight the natural rhythm. Plug in when you park, unplug when you leave. Most Romeo Ultra II owners at Zeus do not think about range or charging at all — the 4,800 Wh reserve means a single overnight charge covers multiple days of riding for most use patterns.

For riders looking to finance an eBike in Canada, Zeus offers flexible payment options that can make the Romeo Ultra II accessible at a monthly payment rather than a single $4,699 outlay.

How It Compares: Romeo Ultra II vs Romeo Pro II vs Tesway X9 AWD

Three dual-motor eBikes at different price points and capability levels. Here is how they stack up honestly:

Zeus Report Card — AAAA Ratings

Our grading system: AAAA = exceptional, best-in-class. AAA = excellent, no complaints. AA = good, minor issues. A = acceptable, room for improvement.

Note: Reliability is rated on a one-year basis only — the Romeo Ultra II is too new for a two-year analysis. We will update this rating as the model matures.

Who This Bike Is For (and Who It’s Not)

Zeus Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bottom Line

The Eahora Romeo Ultra II is not the right eBike for everyone. It is the right eBike for a specific buyer — and for that buyer, there is nothing better in Canada under $5,000.

If you ride roads and country roads, prefer throttle, care about range, want a top speed that surprises people, and want to ride something that commands the road rather than apologising for being on it — the Romeo Ultra II is your machine. AAAA for frame, fork, shocks, brakes, battery, and straight-line composure. One warranty call in its entire history. $4,699 CAD with a free rear rack included.

Just balance your tires before the first ride. Everything else the bike handles itself.