A fully charged Cyberbikes Centauro can travel up to 120 km on one charge — and most Sydney riders comfortably get between 70 and 120 km in real-world conditions. How far you can ride an e-bike on one charge depends on how much you pedal, the hills you climb, your weight and cargo, and how heavily you lean on the throttle.
What decides how far an e-bike goes on one charge?
Range comes down to one number: watt-hours (Wh), the size of your battery’s fuel tank. The Centauro runs a 48V 25Ah (1,200Wh) Samsung battery — one of the largest in its class — which is why it reaches up to 120 km. Beyond battery size, five things move the needle:
- Assist level — Eco stretches your range; Turbo drains it fastest.
- Terrain — Sydney’s hills use far more power than flat bike paths along the Bay Run.
- Rider + cargo weight — the Centauro carries up to 150 kg, but a loaded rear rack means fewer kilometres.
- Throttle vs pedalling — throttle and walk-assist use more battery than steady pedal-assist.
- Tyre pressure, wind and cold — small drains that quietly add up.
Centauro range in the real world (Sydney conditions)
| How you ride | Realistic range |
|---|---|
| Eco mode, mostly pedalling, flat paths | Up to 120 km |
| Mixed commute — some hills, stop-start traffic | 80–100 km |
| Turbo, throttle-heavy or fully loaded cargo | 60–80 km |
To put that in perspective, a return commute from Leichhardt to the Sydney CBD is roughly 12–14 km. On a single Centauro charge you could ride that loop most of the week before plugging in. A full charge takes about 5–6 hours and costs only a few cents of electricity — 1.2 kWh is well under 50c at typical NSW rates.
How to squeeze more km from every charge
- Ride in Eco, or the lowest assist level that still feels good.
- Pedal away from a standstill instead of using the throttle.
- Keep your tyres pumped to the recommended pressure.
- Charge to around 80% for daily use, then top up before long rides.
- Store the battery indoors — extreme heat and cold both cut range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far can the Cyberbikes Centauro go on one charge?
Up to 120 km in Eco mode on flat ground. Most riders see 70–120 km depending on hills, rider weight and the assist level used.
How long does it take to charge an e-bike battery?
The Centauro’s 1,200Wh battery fully charges in about 5–6 hours, and a quick partial top-up adds plenty of range for a day’s riding.
Does a bigger battery mean more e-bike range?
Yes. Range tracks watt-hours (Wh), so the Centauro’s 1,200Wh pack travels further than smaller 500–700Wh e-bike batteries.
Want to see the range for yourself? Come in for a test ride at Cyberbikes, 281 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt — we’ll set you up and answer every question about the Centauro and our rent-to-own plans.
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