Kids
Zippi Electric Rippa 16"
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Mid-size electric balance bike positioned as a lower-cost comparable to the premium imported Stacyc 16eDRIVE.
At a glance
- Australian price $1,099 AUD
- Motor size 350 W
- Road registrable No
- Stated age range 5-10
Full specifications
| Battery | Removable lithium |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Note | Manufacturer directly benchmarks this against the Stacyc 16eDRIVE Brushless ($1,600 AUD), claiming a comparable build standard with a removable battery the Stacyc doesn’t have |
| Seat height | 425-520 mmAdjustable. |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Top speed | 30 km/hMode 2; Mode 1 is 15 km/h. |
| Charge time | 3 hrSpec table 3 to 4 hours; FAQ about 2 hours. Battery listed as 36 V 2.5 Ah in the table and 42 V in the FAQ — Zippi internal conflicts. |
| Motor | 350 W brushless rear-hub |
| Brakes | Rear disc brake |
| Range | Not published by manufacturerManufacturer quotes 50 to 70 minutes ride time, not a distance. |
| Suspension | Not published by manufacturer |
Similar bikes
Other bikes worth comparing with the Zippi Electric Rippa 16″:
- Zippi Electric Ride 10″ — $899 AUD
- Zippi Electric Rippa 12″ — $899 AUD
- Takani TK1652-RS — $1,300 AUD
- Thumpstar TSE 16H — $899 AUD (sale), $1,099 (MSRP)
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Sources: zippielectric.com. Checked 2026-08-28.