Riding Times GT54 Pro Review Canada (2026): 1,500 Wh Range, Measured Fit, GT54 vs GT54 Pro and Where You Can Ride It

Zeus with the Riding Times GT54 Pro on private ranch land in the Alberta foothills: a Playcut.ai rendering made from Riding Times' own photograph of the GT54 Pro.

By Milad Ghobadibeygvand, BScN (Western University, 2014) · Riding Times' Canadian and US GT54 Pro pages, product records, FAQs and Canadian warranty page, the GT54 manual, Ontario's Off-Road Vehicles Act and Alberta's Traffic Safety Act, our listings, and the Health Canada and US CPSC recall databases, all read on 31 October 2026.

The GT54 Pro is Riding Times' bigger-battery electric mini dirt bike: footpegs instead of pedals, a twist throttle, a geared rear hub motor, hydraulic disc brakes and suspension at both ends on 14 in and 12 in wheels. Riding Times' Canadian store sells it "for Teens & Adults" and ships it in a 25 km/h speed-limit mode. Every Riding Times figure below was read on 31 October 2026; every range figure is our model's, labelled where it appears.

Who is the Riding Times GT54 Pro for?

Riding Times' Canadian store sells the GT54 Pro "for Teens & Adults", its GT54 manual sets a minimum age of 16, and its top setting reaches 80 km/h. Buy on the headline and you can end up with a bike your rider is too young for, cannot stop flat-footed on, or rides somewhere no province allows. This review measures the seat against real bodies, models the range for Canadian conditions and reads Ontario's and Alberta's off-road rules, so you can decide in one sitting.

It suits a rider of 16 or older who wants a compact, quick off-road machine with a big battery: about 112 km at the shipped 25 km/h in our model, 338 N·m for climbs, and a compact frame, 59.1 in long and 102.5 lb by Riding Times' US figure. It suits riders under about 5′4″ less well: on the seat as photographed, RedTail eBikes counted both feet flat for 34 of 100 adults at 5′1″.

What are the Riding Times GT54 Pro's specifications?

Riding Times Canada prints a geared rear hub motor rated at 1,500 W with a 3,000 W peak and 338 N·m, a removable 60 V 25 Ah battery (1,500 Wh), hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, and a 25 km/h speed-limit mode. The table quotes its Canadian figures, read on 31 October 2026, and marks where its US store or its documents print something else.

Riding Times' GT54 Pro figures as printed on its Canadian store unless the last column says otherwise, read 31 October 2026.

The GT54 Pro as photographed for our listing.

Two of the Canadian figures need a word. The record prints a "pedal-assist range" for a bike with no pedals; our range section explains what that figure reads as. The page also prints "220 lbs max load (120kg)" beside the record's "220 lb / 100 kg"; 220 lb is 100 kg, so plan on that.

GT54 or GT54 Pro: which one should you buy?

Buy the GT54 Pro for hills and range, the GT54 for flatter ground and a smaller budget. The two share a frame and geometry; the Pro adds a 60 V battery (1,500 Wh against 1,296 Wh), a 1,500 W rating against 1,000 W, and 338 N·m against 290 N·m, for $300 more at Zeus.

Motor, battery and top speed: Riding Times Canada, read 31 October 2026. Range and steepest grade held at 20 km/h: our model, 82 kg (180 lb) rider, flat or steady grade, 25 °C, full battery, each at Riding Times Canada's rating.

RedTail eBikes' GT54 Pro or GT54 comparison reaches the same split from the US side. Both bikes ship in the 25 km/h mode; the GT54 manual prints 20 mph as its top speed where Riding Times' page prints 65 km/h for the GT54.

How far does the GT54 Pro go on one charge?

About 112 km at the shipped 25 km/h, for an 82 kg (180 lb) rider on flat ground at 25 °C, in our model of the GT54 Pro; about 62 km at a steady 40 km/h after the owner changes the setting. The planning column keeps a 25% reserve, the margin RedTail eBikes' range model uses.

Our model of the GT54 Pro: 82 kg (180 lb) rider, flat ground, still air, 25 °C, full 1,500 Wh battery, throttle only. The first two figures use Riding Times Canada's 1,500 W rating; the last column runs RedTail eBikes' 1,000 W case unchanged.

Riding Times' two range figures fit this model if you read them as speeds. Its "62 Miles | 100 km" needs riding at or below about 28 km/h in our model, close to the shipped 25 km/h mode; its "throttle-only range is approximately 40–60 km" matches steady riding at about 41 to 51 km/h in our model. That reading is ours; Riding Times states no speed for either figure.

Our model, flat ground, 25 °C, full battery. 100 kg is the 220 lb load Riding Times prints.

Our model, 82 kg (180 lb) rider, 25 °C. The steepest grade the motor holds at a steady 20 km/h is about 11.8% in our model (about 14.6% at 10 km/h).

Off-road range runs lower than these flat-ground figures: loose ground, wheelies and stops all cost energy, and our model does not include them. With an 82 kg (180 lb) rider our model also holds no more than about 54 km/h on flat ground, against the 50 mph (80 km/h) that Riding Times' US record says it measured without a rider.

How does the GT54 Pro handle cold, rain and storage?

At 0 °C, the bottom of the charging window in Riding Times' GT54 manual, our model gives about 87 km at 25 km/h, with cell data spanning 78 to 91 km. Riding Times prints no temperature range for the GT54 Pro itself; its GT54 manual says to charge only between 0 and 40 °C and to avoid storage below −10 °C.

Our model, 82 kg (180 lb) rider, flat ground, battery at air temperature. The span runs across the published cell measurements RedTail eBikes' cold section uses; −10 °C is below the manual's charging window.

Store and charge the battery indoors, above 0 °C, and ride it warm. On water, Riding Times' Canadian FAQ says its e-bikes "should not be treated as waterproof" and to "Avoid deep water, pressure washing, prolonged heavy rain and submerging the battery, display, controller or electrical connectors"; the GT54 manual adds "Do not use water guns" to wash it. The e-bike battery care guide covers winter storage.

Will the GT54 Pro fit, and what age is it for?

It fits most riders from about 5′4″ up: on the seat as Riding Times photographed it, RedTail eBikes' count puts both feet flat for at least 8 in 10 adults from 5′4″. On the 27.2 in Riding Times prints, that bar starts at 4′11″, the shortest height RedTail measured. RedTail advises: "Plan on the higher seat figure until you have the bike in front of you."

RedTail eBikes' count of 6,068 adults from the ANSUR II survey (US Army personnel, measured 2010 to 2012): riders of 100 at each height whose inseam reaches the seat at the height measured on Riding Times' photograph and at its printed 27.2 in. RedTail's page prints the odd heights; the 5′4″ row is from its model file.

Tall riders sit with their knees rising toward the bars. With the footpegs 17.8 in below the seat, RedTail eBikes counted the thigh level or sloping down for 94 of 100 adults at 5′9″, 70 at 5′11″ and 32 at 6′1″. Riding Times' windows end at 5′11″ in Canada, 5′9″ on its US page and 185 cm (6′1″) in its US FAQ.

On age, Riding Times prints three answers. Its GT54 manual reads "Minimum age of 16 years old"; its US FAQ recommends 12 and up for the GT54 Pro and 10 and up for the GT54; its Canadian FAQ gives no age and says teen riders "must also follow provincial age, helmet and permitted-use rules".

We follow the manual: 16 and up. Ontario's Off-Road Vehicles Act separately bars an owner from letting a child under 12 drive one, except on land the owner occupies or under close adult supervision (s. 4).

Is the GT54 Pro street legal, and where can you ride it?

No province lets it ride roads, bike lanes or paths as an e-bike. It has footpegs and no pedals, Riding Times Canada rates its motor at 1,500 W, and its top setting is 80 km/h, so it sits outside every provincial e-bike rule. Riding Times' own Canadian product record says the GT54 Pro "should not be presented as universally street legal".

Ontario's Act read on e-Laws, current consolidation, and Alberta's Act (current as of July 2, 2026), on 31 October 2026.

In Ontario, owning the land lifts only the duty to carry the permit; the permit and plate rule still applies there (s. 3(1) and 3(3)). Both Acts lift the helmet rule on some private land (in Ontario, land the bike's owner occupies; in Alberta, land the rider owns or rides with the owner's consent); we would wear one on every ride. The Ontario e-bike law guide and Alberta guide cover the e-bike side of each province.

Does the GT54 Pro have certificates, recalls or a warranty?

No recall in Health Canada's database or the US CPSC's names Riding Times or the GT54, searched on 31 October 2026. On certification, Riding Times' US FAQ says its e-bikes "are certified to applicable UL safety standards, including UL 2272 and UL 2849, depending on the product", but no GT54 Pro page, product record or packing list on either store names a certificate for this model.

Health Canada recalls and safety alerts, archive included, and the US CPSC recall database.

Riding Times publishes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty on its e-bikes, "for the original purchaser on all electric bikes bought directly from our official website", and a 1-year prorated warranty on batteries. On a GT54 Pro bought from Zeus, Riding Times backs that warranty in full and Zeus handles the claim, and your first month of Zeus Care is included; Zeus Care is not a warranty and does not add coverage.

How does the GT54 Pro compare with the GT54 and GT73 Pro?

Choose by the rider's height first, then by battery. In RedTail eBikes' count, at least 8 in 10 adults stop flat-footed on the GT54 from 5′5″, on the GT54 Pro from 5′4″ and on the GT73 Pro only from 5′11″.

Motor, battery and load: Riding Times Canada, read 31 October 2026. Range: our model, 82 kg (180 lb) rider, flat ground, 25 °C, each at Riding Times Canada's rating. Flat-footed from: the height from which at least 8 in 10 adults put both feet flat, RedTail eBikes' count on each bike's photographed seat.

RedTail eBikes' GT54 Pro or GT73 Pro comparison draws the same line on height. No province lets any bike in this table ride roads, bike lanes or paths as an e-bike; our electric dirt bike guide sets all of them side by side.

Who should buy the GT54 Pro, and who should skip it?

Buy it, in our view, for a rider 16 or older and about 5′4″ or taller who rides on private land or permitted trails and wants the bigger battery. Skip it for road riding, for a rider under 16, or for a rider over about 5′11″, who fits the GT73 Pro better.

Our verdict ledger. That verdict is our opinion, formed from the figures and sources on this page.

What do you get buying the GT54 Pro from Zeus?

The Riding Times GT54 Pro is $1,799 at Zeus, or $2,898 with Riding Times' Snow Track Kit, and shipping is free across Canada. You can return it within 15 days of delivery if it is unused and unopened, less a 15% restocking fee (our refund policy).

The box holds the bike, the front wheel, the front fender, a 67.2 V 3 A charger, the instructions and four hex wrenches, by Riding Times' GT54 Pro packing list. You fit the front wheel and fender; the assembly video above shows the steps. Financing is available, and a person answers at 1-866-938-7580.

Riding Times GT54 Pro questions, answered

Is the GT54 Pro street legal in Canada?

No province lets it ride roads, bike lanes or paths as an e-bike: it has footpegs and no pedals and a motor rated at 1,500 W, so it sits outside every provincial e-bike rule. Riding Times' own Canadian FAQ calls the GT54 Pro a model "intended primarily for off-road riding, private property and other locations where their configuration is permitted." In Ontario it is an off-road vehicle that needs a permit and number plate (Off-Road Vehicles Act, s. 3(1)); in Alberta it is an off-highway vehicle barred from any portion of a highway except as the Traffic Safety Act permits (s. 120(2)(b)).

How far does the GT54 Pro go on one charge?

About 112 km at the shipped 25 km/h for an 82 kg (180 lb) rider on flat ground at 25 °C in our model, and about 62 km at a steady 40 km/h after the owner changes the setting. Riding Times prints "62 Miles | 100 km"; in our model that needs riding at or below about 28 km/h. Its "throttle-only" 40 to 60 km matches steady riding at about 41 to 51 km/h in our model.

How fast is the GT54 Pro?

Riding Times Canada prints 80 km/h (50 mph) as its maximum and ships it in a 25 km/h speed-limit mode; its gears read 15, 28 and 50 mph. The US FAQ says 49 mph, and the US record says its top speed was measured without a rider. With an 82 kg (180 lb) rider on flat ground, our model of the motor holds a steady 54 km/h at Riding Times Canada's 1,500 W rating (46 km/h at the 1,000 W RedTail eBikes assumed).

What is the GT54 Pro's seat height?

Riding Times prints 27.2 in. On its own photograph, scaled by the published 41.7 in wheelbase, RedTail eBikes measured the seat's lowest point at 29.5 in and advises planning on the higher figure until the bike is in front of you. The seat does not adjust.

Does the GT54 Pro have pedals?

No. It has footpegs, a twist throttle and three throttle gears. Riding Times' Canadian record still prints a "pedal-assist range" of up to 100 km, and its page says "the chain remains available for normal pedalling"; RedTail eBikes found "A hub motor, and no chain." We read the 100 km as a slow-riding range, which our range model supports.

What is the GT54 Pro's weight limit?

Riding Times' Canadian product record and its US page print 220 lb (100 kg). The same Canadian page also prints "220 lbs max load (120kg)", and 220 lb is 100 kg. Plan on 220 lb (100 kg), rider and gear together.

How much does the GT54 Pro weigh?

Riding Times' US product record lists a net weight of 102.5 lb (46.5 kg) for the GT54 Pro and 106.5 lb for the GT54. Its Canadian page, product record and GT54 Pro packing list print no weight; the GT54 manual gives the GT54 as about 48.3 kg.

Is the GT54 Pro waterproof?

No. Riding Times' Canadian FAQ says its e-bikes "should not be treated as waterproof" and to avoid deep water, pressure washing, prolonged heavy rain and submerging the battery, display, controller or connectors. Its Canadian product record rates the GT54 Pro IPX4; its US FAQ says every model has an IPX5-rated exterior. The GT54 manual says not to wash it with water guns.

What is the difference between the GT54 and the GT54 Pro?

The GT54 Pro steps up from the GT54's 48 V 27 Ah battery (1,296 Wh) and 1,000 W rated motor (2,000 W peak, 290 N·m) to a 60 V 25 Ah battery (1,500 Wh) and a 1,500 W rated motor (3,000 W peak, 338 N·m), on the same frame and geometry. At Zeus the GT54 is $1,499 and the GT54 Pro $1,799. In our model at 25 km/h the GT54 covers about 99 km and the GT54 Pro about 112 km, and the steepest grade each holds at 20 km/h is about 8.2% and 11.8%.

Should I buy the GT54 Pro or the GT73 Pro?

Buy on height first. In RedTail eBikes' count, at least 8 in 10 adults put both feet flat on the GT54 Pro from 5′4″ and on the GT73 Pro only from 5′11″. The GT73 Pro ($2,699) adds pedals, two 60 V 18 Ah packs (2,160 Wh) and a 330 lb load rating; in our model it covers about 159 km at 25 km/h to the GT54 Pro's 112 km.

How much does the GT54 Pro cost in Canada?

$1,799 at Zeus, or $2,898 with Riding Times' Snow Track Kit, with free shipping across Canada. Returns are accepted within 15 days of delivery on unused, unopened items, less a 15% restocking fee.

What battery does the GT54 Pro use?

A removable 60 V 25 Ah lithium battery, 1,500 Wh, charged by the 67.2 V 3 A charger in the box (Riding Times Canada and its GT54 Pro packing list).

How much torque does the GT54 Pro have?

Riding Times Canada prints 338 N·m from a geared rear hub motor with a "5.2:1" internal reduction, rated at 1,500 W with a 3,000 W peak. The GT54 prints 290 N·m.

What size tires does the GT54 Pro have?

A 60/100-14 front tire and a 60/100-12 rear, the rear driven by the hub motor (Riding Times Canada).

Is there a snow kit for the GT54 Pro?

Yes. Riding Times' Snow Track Kit lists the GT54 Pro among the four bikes it fits; we sell the GT54 Pro with the kit at $2,898, or the Snow Track Kit alone. Its fitting, load and warranty notes are on that page.

The bottom line

The Riding Times GT54 Pro is a compact, strong off-road mini dirt bike with a 1,500 Wh battery: about 112 km at the shipped 25 km/h in our model, both feet flat for most riders from 5′4″, and a clean recall record in Health Canada's and the US CPSC's databases. Ride it off public roads, with the rules your province sets for off-road vehicles. If you are unsure, call 1-866-938-7580, visit the electric dirt bike collection, or order with a 15-day return on unused, unopened bikes, less a 15% restocking fee.

Sources

1. Riding Times: the GT54 Pro and GT54 pages and product records on its Canadian and US stores, its Canadian and US FAQs and its Canadian warranty page (store pages named without links); the GT54 manual and the GT54 Pro packing list on its own file host; the GT73 Pro page on its Canadian store. Read 31 October 2026.
2. Videos: Riding Times, GT54 PRO – Unboxing & Assembly (YouTube, 2025-11-06); Sparkster, Ridingtimes GT54 Pro Review | Off-Road Test & Range Check (YouTube, 2026-05-17). Read 31 October 2026.
3. Our US sister store, RedTail eBikes: Riding Times GT54 Pro review (measured fit and the range model), Riding Times GT54 review and Riding Times GT73 Pro review (fit counts). Each read live on 31 October 2026.
4. Health Canada, recalls and safety alerts: searches for riding times and the brand's other spellings, its company name and the model, archive included, with a control search and a test term. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recall database: the same terms in titles, product names and descriptions, with a control. Read 31 October 2026.
5. Ontario, Off-Road Vehicles Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.4, ss. 1, 3, 4, 15 and 19, and R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 863 (General), s. 12. Alberta, Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c. T-6, ss. 117, 119, 120 and 128.1 (current as of July 2, 2026). Read 31 October 2026.
6. Range physics, through RedTail eBikes' model: Martin et al. (1998); Bafang OEM workbook (2021); McMaster LG HG2 cell data. Fit: ANSUR II anthropometric survey (US Army, public release); RedTail eBikes fit model.
7. Zeus eBikes: the GT54 Pro, GT54, GT73 Pro and Snow Track Kit listings, and our refund, shipping and warranty pages. Read 31 October 2026.