Updated November 2026. This guide covers the models currently listed by Bicycle Junction. Specifications and availability can differ between generations and markets.
We're proud to be a Tern dealer here at Bicycle Junction in Wellington. Tern's range has grown well beyond folding commuter bikes, with practical options for school runs, shopping, everyday riding and bigger adventures.
Our Tern collection currently lists the GSD S10, HSD Gen 2 P10, Quick Haul P9, Vektron Q9 and Orox S12. Here's how they differ. Check the linked product pages and talk to us about the exact model and availability before choosing.
GSD S10: compact family transport
The GSD puts longtail carrying ability into a compact footprint. The GSD S10 listed on our website uses the Gen 2 platform, with a Bosch Cargo Line motor, a folding cockpit and a rear rack designed for cargo or a properly equipped passenger setup. It can carry two children or one adult passenger, subject to all weight and accessory limits.
Its 200 kg maximum gross vehicle weight is not a 200 kg payload. That total includes the bike, batteries, rider, passengers, accessories and luggage. The rear rack has a separate 100 kg limit, which must also be respected.
Tern's newer GSD Gen 3 is rated to 210 kg MGVW. That figure does not apply to the Gen 2 bike. Model names can be similar across generations, so check the specification of the bike you're buying.
HSD Gen 2 P10: one passenger, everyday practicality
The HSD Gen 2 P10 is a smaller option for commuting, groceries and carrying one passenger with the right accessories. It has Bosch's Smart System, a Performance Line motor and a suspension fork.
The Gen 2 HSD has a 180 kg MGVW and an 80 kg rear rack limit. Tern also now has an HSD Gen 3, with a 190 kg MGVW, but our linked P10 is explicitly Gen 2. Don't transfer the newer bike's rating to it.
Quick Haul P9: a useful everyday all-rounder
The Quick Haul P9 suits riders who want to carry work gear, shopping or one child without stepping up to a two-child longtail. It has a 150 kg MGVW and a 50 kg rear rack limit. Passenger seats, foot support and protection need to suit the rider and passenger.
This is the Quick Haul, not the longer Quick Haul Long. They are different bikes with different capacities.
Vektron Q9: when folding matters
The Vektron Q9 folds down for storage or transport, making it worth a look for apartments, motorhomes and journeys where a compact folded bike helps.
It can take a compatible child seat, but it does not have the HSD's carrying capacity. The Q9's 125 kg MGVW and 27 kg rear rack limit leave less room for passengers and luggage. Include the child seat itself in the load calculation and check its own weight limit.
Orox S12: carrying gear beyond town
The Orox S12 is Tern's adventure cargo option. It is larger than the compact city bikes above and needs careful matching to your route and load.
Tern rates the Orox to 210 kg MGVW on paved and maintained gravel roads, and 180 kg on unimproved trails. There are additional rider-weight-based cargo limits and terrain-specific passenger rules: passengers are not allowed on unimproved trails. Read Tern's Orox load and passenger guidance before planning a loaded ride.
Choose the bike around your day
Start with who and what you carry, then think about hills, storage and the length of your usual trips. Every bike must stay within its total, rider, rack and accessory limits. Our cargo capacity FAQ explains how to calculate the allowance left for passengers and cargo.
Browse our Tern range or get in touch with the team to work through a suitable setup. For manufacturer comparisons, see Tern's e-bike buyer's guide. International models and specifications are not a promise of New Zealand availability.
Videos from the original 2021 article
These videos are retained for background and may show earlier generations or overseas specifications. Use the current model-specific guidance above when comparing bikes.
