Trail riding my Intense Tazer MX Pro. For background I am 6' 2" tall and 190 lbs and ride motocross most of the time. E-MTB's have been a fun off road riding option for me the past few years. The Intense Tazer e-MTB MX models are moto like with Renthal handlebar, Magura brakes, ODI grips, and Ohlins suspension on the Pro build I am on in this video. Every time I ride my Tazer the bike just feels right and gives me confidence while riding.

I often set up loops (like in this video) and ride them on the Tazer for 30~45 minute "motos". I can dial in how hard the workout will be by riding in Eco, Trail, or Boost modes though I tend to ride in Boost mode most of the time - it is the most fun and feels like riding my dirt bike. The Ohlins suspension stands out on this bike with such a fluid and friction free feel that absorbs the bumps and gives the bike a planted and plush feel on the trails. The forks are very adjustable with a ramp up air chamber on the bottom and upper air chamber both can be tuned to dial in the desired fork feel. I run a lower pressure up top with the recommended ramp up pressure in the bottom and the forks are supple at the top of the stroke and still have great bottoming resistance. The geometry and layout on this size L/XL MX Pro distributes my body weight at the handlebars and pedals perfectly. The handling is confidence inspiring especially on downhill sections. For a 50 lb bike the MX Pro feels surprisingly lightweight. I like the Mullet layout (29" front, 27.5" rear wheel) and the smaller rear wheel helps the Tazer feel smaller in the corners. Also the smaller 504 Wh battery is lighter and held low in the frame.

The Tazer's Shimano EP8 motor has (3) modes to choose from (Eco, Trail, Boost) with Trail providing a very natural feeling assist level and Boost (my favorite) giving full assist which is helpful on steep technical climbs. The Shimano e-TUBE tuning app does allow for motor power character tuning though I never felt the need as the (3) modes each provide a unique assist level which can be quickly accessed while riding with a switch next to the left handle grip. The Shimano motor feels stronger at higher pedal cadence as the assist seems to increase with higher pedal RPM's. The Shimano motor also feels almost friction free as the speed goes past 20mph and the assist drops out.

Negatives: As many ride reviews have noted the Shimano EP8 motor does have rattle noise, mostly while coasting over over sharp bumps. Not so noticeable on the smooth trails in this video. The smaller 504Wh battery has more than enough range for my rides but may lack the range needed for some riders though a spare battery is an option for longer rides. The dual crown on the Ohlins DH38 forks limits turning radius. Not an issue on wide open trails but I did hit the turn stops on some slow speed tight turns.

Overall : The Tazer MX Pro is targeted at moto riders and looks the part with Renthal handlebars, ODI grips, and Ohlins suspension (especially the dual crown forks) and most importantly "feels" moto too. For a moto rider like me jumping onto an e-MTB the Pro MX Tazer "just feels right" - like I am riding my dirtbike. And like my dirtbikes the Tazer MX Pro puts a big smile on my face every time I ride it. The Intense Tazer: an e-MTB for moto riders!

Here is my initial review on the Tazer MX Pro....
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