BEXLY RAVEN Pro vs SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 - Midweight Street Fighters, Different Priorities

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 edges out overall as the more complete long-range commuter: it rides softer, goes noticeably further on a charge, and feels closer to a small moped than a toy. If your priority is comfort, distance and planted stability on rough European streets, that's the one to back.

The BEXLY RAVEN Pro, however, fights back hard on price and fun: it's punchier off the line, more playful, better equipped in the cockpit, and significantly cheaper. It suits riders who want a compact, spirited dual-motor scooter for shorter, more dynamic city hops rather than endless suburban stretches.

If you care more about how far you can go, read the Ryder 2 sections closely. If you care more about how alive a scooter feels under you, pay extra attention to the Raven Pro chapters. Either way, the nuances below will probably change how you see both.

Stick around - the devil (and the decision) is in the details.

There's a particular slice of the scooter world where things get interesting: too heavy to call "last-mile toys", not quite the monster-class beasts that need their own parking space. That's exactly where the BEXLY RAVEN Pro and the SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 live. On paper they tick a lot of the same boxes: serious motors, proper suspension, hydraulic brakes, real-world commuting ambitions.

I've spent proper saddle time on both - fast commutes, bad pavement, silly hill tests, the usual "let's see what breaks first" routine. One feels like a compact hot hatch with a big engine stuffed under the bonnet. The other feels more like a practical, slightly overbuilt diesel wagon that just refuses to run out of steam.

The RAVEN Pro is for riders who want a nimble, techy, dual-motor toy that can absolutely double as a commuter. The Ryder 2 is for riders who want a scooter that behaves like a small road-legal vehicle and don't mind paying for the extra seriousness. Let's pull them apart.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both sit in that midweight category where the scooter stops being an accessory and starts being your main way of crossing town. They weigh the same, carry the same rider load, both are built to handle hills and bigger daily distances than the usual rental-style stick on wheels.

The BEXLY RAVEN Pro is a dual-motor compact bruiser with smaller wheels, a shorter claimed range and a noticeably lower price. It targets the "ambitious commuter" who wants proper acceleration and tech but still needs to get the scooter into a car boot or up a few stairs now and then.

The SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 is a single-motor, bigger-battery, big-wheel machine that leans strongly into comfort and autonomy. It's pitched at the "Urban Commuter Pro" who has longer routes, uglier roads and a strong preference for feeling like they're riding a regulated, street-legit vehicle rather than a fast gadget.

They cost enough, and weigh enough, that most people will only buy one - so they absolutely deserve to be cross-shopped.

Design & Build Quality

In the hand, the RAVEN Pro feels like a compact block of forged aluminium with just enough visual flair to avoid looking generic. The frame is stiff, the stem lock is reassuringly tight, and nothing rattles much out of the box. The HEX Diamond display and NFC system make the cockpit feel more "modern device" than "budget scooter", and the handlebar controls are logically laid out. It's not art, but it looks purposeful, slightly aggressive, and on the right side of understated.

The Ryder 2 goes for a more muscular stance. Taller stem, wider deck, those exposed springs shouting "I do suspension, not fashion". There's more visual drama here, and to its credit it largely backs it up with solid-feeling construction. The deck feels stout, the stem with its reinforced folding assembly is confidence-inspiring, and the cable routing is tidier than a lot of scooters in its class. It does look and feel a bit bulkier than the RAVEN when you're wheeling it around a hallway.

Component-wise, both use hydraulic disc brakes and decent pneumatic tyres, but BEXLY brings the fancier interface and electronic security to the party, while SMARTGYRO counters with better-integrated lighting and legal niceties. Fit and finish are good on both, but not flawless: on the RAVEN, the rear mudguard is a known weak spot; on the Ryder, small things like the kickstand and rear fender can need occasional attention.

Overall, the Ryder 2 feels more like a small moped in its visual presence, the RAVEN Pro more like a hot-rodded commuter. In terms of outright perceived build heft and "this will survive bad roads for years", the Ryder 2 has a slight edge. In terms of cockpit quality and tech, the RAVEN Pro feels more thought-through.

Ride Comfort & Handling

This is where their personalities really split.

The RAVEN Pro rides on smaller, air-filled tyres paired with coil spring suspension at both ends. On typical city asphalt, it does a respectable job of taking the sting out of cracks and joints. You still feel you're on a compact scooter though - hit a series of deeper imperfections and you're reminded those wheels are on the small side. The suspension is tuned on the plush side for its size, and combined with the low centre of gravity, it makes for a lively, flickable ride. You can carve through bike traffic and cut tight lines with a grin, but you'll be scanning more carefully for big potholes.

The Ryder 2, in contrast, feels like it has been purpose-built for bad infrastructure. The bigger 10-inch pneumatic tyres alone are a huge upgrade over rough surfaces, and when you add the proper dual suspension with longer travel and adjustable stiffness, the scooter starts to glide rather than skip. Cobblestones, expansion gaps, patched-up tarmac - you feel them, but more as a distant rumble than a direct hit to the kneecaps. At speed, it feels calmer and more planted than the RAVEN, especially on broken surfaces.

Handling-wise, the RAVEN Pro is the playful one. It darts, turns eagerly, and feels shorter and sportier. The Ryder 2 is slower to flick but holds a line with more stability. After a few kilometres, your body tells the story: on the RAVEN you feel like you've been "riding"; on the Ryder you feel like you've been transported.

Performance

The spec sheets sell the RAVEN Pro as the power junkie's choice: dual motors with plenty of combined punch and an unlockable top end that easily outruns the legal limit on private land. On the road, it definitely feels that way. Even in its milder modes, you get that dual-motor shove that hauls you to cruising speed with the sort of urgency that has you watching for loose grip on the deck. Overtaking slow cyclists or clearing junctions feels almost trivial; hill starts are more about holding on than worrying if you'll make it.

The throttle mapping on the BEXLY is fairly civilised for the power on tap. Power builds progressively rather than all-at-once, which saves beginners from accidental neck exercises at every traffic light. Once you're used to it, you can ride it briskly in traffic without feeling like you're constantly tip-toeing around an overcaffeinated controller.

The Ryder 2 plays a different game. With a strong single motor and a healthy voltage, it doesn't have the same explosive off-the-line two-wheel pull, but it absolutely does not feel underpowered. It winds up decisively, holds its legal top speed with determination even against mild gradients and headwinds, and cruises with a reassuring sense that there's still some torque in reserve. On longer hills, it actually feels more composed: the power delivery is smooth, and it just keeps grinding upward without the drama of a dual motor throwing everything at the tarmac.

Subjectively: the RAVEN Pro is quicker to provoke a giggle when you floor it, especially off lights and up short sharp inclines. The Ryder 2 feels more like a well-tuned commuter motorcycle at legal speeds - strong, predictable, not especially thrilling but very effective. If your riding joy comes from instant punch, the BEXLY takes it. If your joy is the feeling of inexorable, fuss-free progress, the SMARTGYRO quietly wins.

Battery & Range

On range, there's no polite way to spin it: the Ryder 2 simply runs circles around the RAVEN Pro.

The BEXLY packs a mid-sized battery that, in the real world, gives you a comfortable couple of dozen kilometres of spirited mixed riding, maybe a bit more if you're disciplined with power modes and not constantly hammering both motors. For typical urban commutes, that's fine: out to work, back home, maybe a quick detour, then on charge overnight. Start dreaming about longer cross-city adventures or two days' riding without finding a socket, and you're pushing it.

The SMARTGYRO comes with a noticeably larger energy pack and it behaves exactly like you'd expect: you can ride hard for a long time before anxiety creeps in. With a medium-weight rider using full legal speed and accepting some hills and stops, you're realistically looking at journeys roughly half again as long as what the RAVEN manages on a charge, sometimes more. For many riders that means charging every few days rather than every day.

Charging strategies differ too. With the RAVEN, you're looking at classic overnight behaviour: plug in, forget about it, wake up to a full tank. With the Ryder, you can still do that, but the twin charge ports mean that, if you spring for a second charger, you can take a long-range machine and still recover a full battery in a long lunch break. For heavy users, that's not just convenience; it's the difference between "I have to nurse this home" and "sure, I'll pop across town again".

Portability & Practicality

Here's the cruel joke: both weigh around the same. And in this weight class, "portable" becomes a relative term.

The RAVEN Pro, despite its mass, benefits from its slightly more compact format. The folded package is shorter, and while the handlebars don't fold, the overall silhouette is more manageable in narrow hallways or behind a desk. You can get it into a car boot without a wrestling match, and carrying it up a short flight of stairs is just about doable if you're reasonably fit. More than one flight and you'll start bargaining with yourself about how badly you really need to leave the house.

The Ryder 2 folds well and trims its height with its improved mechanism, but the wider deck and general bulk make it feel like more of a lump to wrangle. The weight is the same on paper, but the extra physical volume makes it feel more like moving a small moped than a big scooter. It's fine for elevators, garages and "roll it into the office corner" duty; much less fine for crowded trains and heroic stair sessions.

In daily use, both are "ride-in, ride-out" machines - you plan your storage and access around not lifting them much. The RAVEN Pro has a slight edge if you absolutely must manhandle the scooter more often, simply because its footprint is that bit friendlier in tight spaces. The Ryder 2 pulls ahead in sheer utility once it's on the ground and rolling: more range, better over poor surfaces, better weather tolerance.

Safety

Braking is a strong point for both, and frankly a relief given what they can do.

The BEXLY's Zoom hydraulics give lovely one-finger stopping power with good modulation. You can trail brake into corners, bleed off speed gently in the wet, or grab a handful in a panic stop without instantly locking things up. For a scooter this lively, strong brakes are non-negotiable, and here the RAVEN delivers.

The Ryder 2 answers with its own hydraulic system on both wheels, plus regenerative braking. The regen isn't a gimmick; it genuinely helps, especially when you're scrubbing speed repeatedly on long descents. Lever feel is reassuringly solid, and combined with the larger contact patch from those 10-inch tyres, you get a secure, predictable stop even on sketchy tarmac. In panic braking, the Ryder feels a bit more forgiving simply because there's more tyre on the ground and the longer wheelbase keeps things calmer.

Lighting is a more nuanced story. The RAVEN Pro's high-mounted, genuinely bright headlight is excellent for actually seeing what's coming, and its rear lighting and indicators improve your visibility from behind - though signals are rear-only. The SMARTGYRO gives you a strong front light plus fully integrated indicators, which is brilliant in dense traffic and means you can keep both hands onboard while still showing your intentions. For being seen and understood by other road users, the Ryder 2's setup has the edge.

Stability at speed tilts toward the Ryder, mainly thanks to its larger wheels and long-travel suspension. The RAVEN's stiff frame does a good job of fending off wobbles, but the wheel size is a physical limit: hit a deep hole at pace and you'll feel it more. Both are stable in their legal speed zones; it's when you start pushing their private-use potential that the differences become obvious.

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Price & Value

This is where the conversation gets rather blunt.

The RAVEN Pro comes in noticeably cheaper. For that money you're getting dual motors, hydraulic brakes, a decent battery, a good suspension setup, a quality display and NFC security. Measured purely on euros per watt and on the sheer amount of hardware on the frame, it's a very strong proposition. You give up some wheel size and range compared with the Ryder 2, but at the till, the BEXLY hurts your wallet a lot less.

The Ryder 2, by contrast, asks for a premium that nudges into "I could buy a small used scooter" territory in some markets. What you're paying for is the bigger battery, comfort, legal homologation in places like Spain, and the general "small vehicle" feel. Whether that premium feels justified depends heavily on how much you actually use the extra range and comfort. If you hammer forty-ish kilometres daily and genuinely exploit what the Ryder can do, the price starts to make sense. If your real life is a ten-kilometre round trip and a few weekend errands, the RAVEN Pro simply looks like better value.

Service & Parts Availability

BEXLY's big advantage is its strong local presence in Australia, with a decent reputation for support and a fanbase that likes dealing with a real, reachable company rather than a pure drop-ship brand. The downside is that outside that home market, getting specific parts can sometimes involve waiting for stock to land.

SMARTGYRO plays the same card in Southern Europe, particularly Spain. You get a recognised brand with a parts pipeline and technicians who actually know the platform. In broader Europe you'll usually find at least one shop familiar with their scooters, and generic components (brake pads, tyres, etc.) are easy enough to source.

Both, in other words, are better than anonymous "sticker brands", but neither is quite at the "walk into any bike shop and they'll instantly know it" level. The Ryder 2's DGT homologation in Spain gives it an extra practical edge in that region; the RAVEN's Aussie focus does the same in its home turf.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If you strip it down to commuting fundamentals - comfort, stability, range, legality in regulated markets - the SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 comes out ahead. It's the scooter that shrugs at long daily distances, laughs at bad roads, and feels closest to a small road-legal vehicle. If your rides are long, your streets are rough, and you want a machine that just gets on with it day after day, it's the sensible pick.

The BEXLY RAVEN Pro, though, makes a persuasive case if your routes are shorter and your budget is not bottomless. For significantly less money you get a compact dual-motor weapon that still commutes well but also doubles as a grinning-like-an-idiot weekend toy. You trade some comfort and range for sharper responses, a lighter-feeling chassis, and a cockpit that feels a touch more modern and premium.

So: if you see your scooter as a car replacement and your calendar is full of longish trips, the Ryder 2 is the better long-term partner. If you want something more playful and are prepared to live within its range envelope - and enjoy a healthier bank balance - the RAVEN Pro is easier to recommend than its size and spec sheet might suggest.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics express, in cold numbers, how efficiently each scooter turns euros, kilograms, battery capacity and time into speed and distance. Price per Wh and price per kilometre tell you the financial efficiency of the battery and range. Weight-based metrics show how much mass you're pushing around for each unit of performance or autonomy. Wh per kilometre reflects energy efficiency. Power-per-speed and weight-per-power capture how aggressively the scooter is engineered around its motor. Average charging speed gives a rough idea of how quickly you can "refuel" from empty.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the BEXLY RAVEN Pro scores 4 points against the SMARTGYRO Ryder 2's 6. In the Author's Category Battle, the BEXLY RAVEN Pro gets 25 ✅ versus 22 ✅ for SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: BEXLY RAVEN Pro scores 29, SMARTGYRO Ryder 2 scores 28.

Based on the scoring, the BEXLY RAVEN Pro is our overall winner. Between these two, the Ryder 2 feels like the grown-up choice: calmer, more comfortable, more capable of swallowing distance without complaint. It may not make your heart race every time you thumb the throttle, but it quietly wins the battle of everyday usefulness. The RAVEN Pro, though, is the one that will tempt you into "just one more detour" on the way home. It's cheaper, more playful and still perfectly competent as a commuter. If my money were on the line and my rides weren't marathon-long, I'd be reaching for the RAVEN's NFC card more often than not.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.