Addmotor Garootan M-81 Cargo eBike
Addmotor's product pageThe Addmotor Garootan M-81 Cargo eBike is an electric bike with a 750 W motor, a stated top speed of 20 Mph and a weight of 85 LBS.
Last updated: 4 September 2026
What we found
- 1 battery is documented for it: EB2.0 20Ah Kirin Battery, from the manufacturer's own documentation.
- 37 specifications are published for it, each with the source it was read from.
- 1 certification standard is cited for it: UL 2849.
- No matching recall was found in the records this catalogue holds from 8 regulators.
Assembled from the evidence on this page. Every figure and count below is shown with the source it was read from.
Motor and performance
- Motor position
- Rear-mounted
- Motor
- 750 W
- Peak power
- 907W Peak Motor Power
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Top speed
- 20 Mph
- Claimed range
75 Miles (PAS1)
m-81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
105+ miles (PAS1)
2023-best-electric-bikes · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Carry 2+ babies, 350 LBS payload capacity • 105+ miles (PAS1)”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/2023-best-electric-bikes
Up to 105 miles
electric-cargo-bike-addmotor-graoopro-garootan-m81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Max Range Up to 105 miles (PAS 1)”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/electric-cargo-bike-addmotor-graoopro-garootan-m81
105+ miles
the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Range Single Battery Option: 105 miles; Dual Battery Option: 210 miles; 105+ (PAS 1) Miles Per Charge”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan
Range 75 Miles
Image read for motorPeakWatts on addmotor-garootan-m-81-cargo-ebike · retrieved by us 1 September 2026
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2607/photo/m81-ebikes-550x533_1785408589.jpg
- Payload capacity
400 LBS
m-81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
5-best-fat-tire-electric-bikes · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Range: Up to 105 Miles Per Charge · Payload: 400 LBS”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/5-best-fat-tire-electric-bikes
7-safest-electric-bikes-chosen-by-our-experts · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“The reinforced frame safely carries up to 400 lbs of kids, cargo, or both. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure dependable, progressive deceleration even when the extended rear rack is fully loaded with cargo. The 20"×4.0" puncture-resistant fat tires add stability”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/7-safest-electric-bikes-chosen-by-our-experts
350 lbs
2022-addmotors-best-black-friday-electric-bikes-sale-up-to-400-200-150-off · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“While M-81 is a cargo electric bike with 350 LBS payload capacity”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/2022-addmotors-best-black-friday-electric-bikes-sale-up-to-400-200-150-off
addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Cargo capacity 350lbs 300lbs”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus
With 400 lbs of payload capacity
addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-frame · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“With 400 lbs of payload capacity, it's great for people who need something practical and powerful”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-frame
400 lbs.
best-electric-bikes · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Payload Capacity: 400 lbs. ✓ Max Speed: 20 mph”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/best-electric-bikes
Payload 400 LBS
Image read for motorPeakWatts on addmotor-garootan-m-81-cargo-ebike · retrieved by us 1 September 2026
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2607/photo/m81-ebikes-550x533_1785408589.jpg
- Assist sensor
Speed Sensor
m-81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
best-electric-bikes · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Payload Capacity: 400 lbs. ✓ Max Speed: 20 mph ✓ 7 Pedal Assist Modes + Throttle ✓ Speed Sensor”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/best-electric-bikes
Torque sensor
electric-cargo-bike-addmotor-graoopro-garootan-m81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“This fat tire cargo bike add stability without sacrificing maneuverability, and the torque sensor ensures smooth, predictable power delivery.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/electric-cargo-bike-addmotor-graoopro-garootan-m81
- Assist levels
- 7 Pedal Assist Modes + Throttle
- Controller
- Addmotor 25A Controller
- Throttle
- Variable Speed Control - 1/2 Twist Throttle
“Motor Upgraded 750W brushless gear hub motor 750W rear-mounted motor effectively pushes the bike on any surface.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan
“750W Rear Brushless Gear Motor”
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2607/photo/m81-ebikes-550x533_1785408589.jpg
“Motor 750W brushless geared hub motor, 80 Nm of torque 750W brushless geared hub motor, 80 Nm of torque”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
The maker’s own documents give different figures
The maker’s own documents give different figures
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Max Speed: 20 mph ✓ 7 Pedal Assist Modes + Throttle”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/best-electric-bikes
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Battery and charging
- Battery weight
- 9.5 lbs
- Battery
48V/15Ah
m-81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“48V/15Ah UL-certified Battery”
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
48V 20Ah
electric-cargo-bike-addmotor-graoopro-garootan-m81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Battery 48V 20Ah Samsung Lithium‑Ion”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/electric-cargo-bike-addmotor-graoopro-garootan-m81
48V 20Ah, 960Wh
the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Battery Dual Battery System: 48V*20Ah EB 2.0 Battery Packs (960Wh Capacity) 48V*20AH Ebike 2.0 Samsung Battery (960WH)”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan
- Battery system generation
- EB 2.0, 960Wh
- Charger
- 48V*2.0AH 5 Pins US Standard DC Charger, 7-shaped Head Design
“Battery 960Wh Samsung Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 9.5 lbs ( UL-Recognized ) 672Wh Samsung Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 10 lbs”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“The journey toward enhanced safety began with the rigorous evaluation of Addmotor’s EB 2.0 960Wh battery that powers the GAROOTAN Cargo E-bike.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-cargo-e-bike-now-certified-to-ul-2849-and-ul-2271-standard
Unconfirmed
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
Hydraulic Disc Brake
m-81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Tektro mechanical, 180mm
addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Brakes Tektro Mechanical Disc Brake With Motor Cutoff Sensor (180 mm rotors) Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes (180 mm rotors)”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus
GAROOTAN M-81 exemplify this system
addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-brakes · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Models such as the CITYPRO E-43, CITYPRO E-53, and the GAROOTAN M-81 exemplify this system, utilizing fluid dynamics to deliver unparalleled stopping power and modulation”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-brakes
Hydraulic
addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-brakes · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“GAROOTAN M-81 （Hydraulic brake)”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-brakes
A lever with an integrated master-cylinder reservoir and a hydraulic hose, with matching hose-fed calipers
Image read for brakes on addmotor-garootan-m-81-cargo-ebike · retrieved by us 1 September 2026
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2603/photo/m-81-hydraulic-disc-brake_1773468843.jpg
- Headlight
- 40 lumens, 200 m visible distance, 180° side view
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Supplies a brightness of 40 lumens, a visible distance of 200m, and a 180° side view.”
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Frame and components
- How the rear rack is mounted
- Built-in rear rack
- Long rear basket — manufacturer states none is sold
- Not offered
- Passenger pad — manufacturer states none is sold
- Not offered
- Frame
- 6061 Aluminum Alloy Polygon Frame
- Front fork
Oil Spring Fork with 100mm of Travel
m-81 · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
100mm of travel
addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Suspension Addshox Oil Spring Fork with 100 mm of Travel RST Spring fork, 80 mm travel, with lockout and preload adjustment”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus
Oil spring, 80mm
the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Front Suspension Oil Spring Fork with 80 mm of Travel Oil Spring Fork with 80 mm of Travel”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan
- Tires
- 20" X 4.0"
- Rims
- Aluminum Double Wall
- Spokes
- 12-Gauge High-Strength Spokes
- Chain
- KMC Stainless Chain
- Gearing
- Shimano 7-Speed
- Derailleur
- SHIMANO 7 Speed Pedal Assist
- Saddle
- Addmotor Exclusive Well Padded Saddle with Back Handle
- Display
- Addmotor 5-Inch LCD Display
- Rear rack load limit
- The sturdy rear rack can carry up to 400 pounds
- Frame type
- step-over design
“has a built-in rear rack for a larger carrying capacity”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-ebike-mechanical-components-frame
“We apologize, but we currently do not have a long rear basket available for sale as a standard accessory for this model.”
Source: addmotor.com/question_p290
“Thanks for asking, we're sorry that we don't have that passenger pad for sale now.”
Source: addmotor.com/question_p290
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Kenda GIGAS Puncture-resistant 20" X 4.0" Inches Durable Tires”
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2603/photo/m-81-puncture-resistant-durable-tires_1773468843.jpg
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Unconfirmed
“What makes the Garootan M-81 stand out is its ability to handle heavy loads. The sturdy rear rack can carry up to 400 pounds, making it ideal for groceries, tools, or even giving your kids a ride.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/get-informed-california-e-bike-laws-and-regulations
Unconfirmed
“the step-over design of the Addmotor M-81 Fat Tire Electric Cargo Bike provides easy access for riders of all ages and body types”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/5-key-advantages-of-owning-an-addmotor-ebike
Size and fit
- How the rider height range is meant to be read
- This is a general guideline, and individual fit can vary.
- Rider height
- 5'4"-5'9"
- Weight
- 85 LBS
- Total length
- 75"
- Total width
- 29"
- Wheelbase
- 51"
- Standover height
- 12"
- Reach
- 18"
- Minimum saddle height
- 33"
- Maximum saddle height
- 42"
- Rear rack size
- 25.8 inches
- Rear rack length
- 25.8"
- Rear rack width
- 6.5"
Source: addmotor.com/question_p290
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
“Rear Rack Size 32" 25.8"”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/the-best-cargo-electric-bike-2023-graoopro-vs-garootan
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Identity
- Other name the manufacturer uses
- Garutan M-81
“4. Garutan M-81 Cargo eBike Best for: Families hauling kids and groceries”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/7-safest-electric-bikes-chosen-by-our-experts
Certification claims
- Date the manufacturer gives for the battery's UL 2271 certification
- May 2022, per Addmotor
- Date the manufacturer gives for the system's UL 2849 certification
- 2024, per Addmotor
- Certification the manufacturer claims for the battery
- 960Wh UL 2271-Certified Battery
- Certification claimed by the manufacturer
- UL 2271
- Taillight certification claimed
- UL certificate
- How the battery certification is worded
- UL-Recognized
Unconfirmed
“In May 2022, our battery system received the UL 2271 certification after undergoing a comprehensive array of tests designed to challenge its endurance, reliability, and safety under various stress conditions.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-cargo-e-bike-now-certified-to-ul-2849-and-ul-2271-standard
Unconfirmed
“Building on the foundation laid by the UL 2271 certification of its battery, the GAROOTAN M-81 itself has now been certified to the UL 2849 standard as of this year.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-cargo-e-bike-now-certified-to-ul-2849-and-ul-2271-standard
Unconfirmed
“960Wh UL 2271-Certified Battery ✓ Range: 105+ Miles Per Charge”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/best-electric-bikes
Unconfirmed
“Rear Brushless Motor 750W Samsung Battery 48V*15Ah per Charge (PAS1) 75 Miles UL Certification UL 2271 Payload Capacity 400 LBS Top Speed 20 MPH”
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Unconfirmed
“UL certificate, With driving light, left and right turn signals, danger light, flashlight, brake light”
Source: addmotor.com/products/m-81
Unconfirmed
“Battery 960Wh Samsung Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 9.5 lbs ( UL-Recognized ) 672Wh Samsung Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 10 lbs”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-garootan-bike-vs-rad-runner-plus
Certifications
- UL 2849Standard for Electrical Systems for eBikesVerified certification recordIssuer: UL SolutionsCert #E540364UL Product iQ certification record QGNS.E540364 — ADDMOTOR TECH, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes — productiq.ulprospector.com/en/profile/7293239/qgns.e540364?term=Addmotor&page=1
Applies in: United States, and Canada under the matching listing QGNS7.E540364
UL's register lists ADDMOTOR TECH under file E540364, UL Certified for Electrical Systems for E-Bikes. The register names this model exactly. UL certified it; we did not test it.
Each standard listed is an independent claim about this specific product — one standard does not imply compliance with another.