Are Santa Cruz e-bikes legal in Australia?
6 Santa Cruz models checked against the 250 W and 25 km/h pedal-assist limits, using the specs the maker and retailers publish.
Within the limits = up to 250 W rated power, with assistance stopping at 25 km/h. How we decide
Yes, going by published specs: all 6 Santa Cruz e-bikes in our catalogue list 250 W or less and assistance to 25 km/h.
6 Santa Cruz models within the limits
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Santa Cruz
Heckler 9 C R-Kit
Within 250 W · 25 km/h
- Mountain (e-MTB)
- Mid-drive
- 720 Wh
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Santa Cruz
Heckler SL C GX AXS
Within 250 W · 25 km/h
- Mountain (e-MTB)
- Mid-drive · 60 Nm
- 430 Wh
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Santa Cruz
Heckler SL C R
Within 250 W · 25 km/h
- Mountain (e-MTB)
- Mid-drive · 60 Nm
- 430 Wh
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Santa Cruz
Vala AL 70
Within 250 W · 25 km/h
- Mountain (e-MTB)
- Mid-drive · 85 Nm
- 600 Wh
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Santa Cruz
Vala AL Deore
Within 250 W · 25 km/h
- Mountain (e-MTB)
- Mid-drive · 85 Nm
- 600 Wh
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Santa Cruz
Vala CC XX AXS RSV
Within 250 W · 25 km/h
- Mountain (e-MTB)
- Mid-drive · 85 Nm
- 600 Wh
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Common questions
Are Santa Cruz e-bikes legal in Australia?
Yes, going by published specs: all 6 Santa Cruz e-bikes in our catalogue list 250 W or less and assistance to 25 km/h.
Which Santa Cruz e-bikes are road legal?
Going by published specs: Heckler 9 C R-Kit, Heckler SL C GX AXS, Heckler SL C R, Vala AL 70, Vala AL Deore and Vala CC XX AXS RSV. Check the label on the bike you buy — some models are sold in more than one power version.
Can I ride a Santa Cruz e-bike in Queensland?
Yes, if it’s rated at 250 W or less, stops assisting at 25 km/h and any throttle cuts out by 6 km/h. From 1 March 2027 Queensland also requires an EN 15194 or Legacy EPAC compliance label on every e-bike.
EbikeMate doesn’t sell these bikes or review them, and a listing here isn’t an endorsement. Specs change between model years and markets. Spotted an error? Tell us.