Arctic Leopard Electric Dirt Bike TEST

[@AmpedAdventuresUT]

I just got my 880. Here’s some more information. The bike maxes out at 37 kw of power which is equivalent to 51 hp. It currently has the largest battery on the market. 105v 75ah (bigger than the varg) It’s an enduro bike, not a track bike. It feels very light and nimble (similar to the beta xtrainer) Soft suspension and lower seat height with around 50-70 miles of trail range depending on how you set it up. 300mm of travel. 238lbs The app has 5 different ride modes with 3 power settings for each. You can customize your power output, top speed, torque, throttle response, throttle curves, battery settings and more. Each setting can be selected from your handlebars. It’s a killer trail bike and excels in places where the varg may feel like too much.

[@alisbuzau]

what is the total weight of the 880 compared with 800?

[@soy_leche]

238lbs fully ready to ride? Can you confirm that? That's amazing!! I want this for my next bike if so, I love lightweight bikes and the ones pushing closer to 300lb are too much for me.

[@paulmryglod4802]

238lb with 105v 75ah is impressive

[@AmpedAdventuresUT]

@@soy_lecheI can confirm that’s correct! It has a huge amount of storage under the seat too. I put tubes, water, first aid and more in there

[@soy_leche]

@@AmpedAdventuresUT Thanks for confirming...I am amped to get one

[@raymondsiewert2720]

The exposure that Carson Brown is getting right now is well deserved. Doing testing for the media outlets of print and video , and just his skill and style, and the fact he can ride any bike, anywhere, any time !. 😊

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

We love having Carson hammer down on all our test bikes. If he doesn't break it thats a good sign hahaha

[@MarcSherwood]

While he is not the fastest person to every toss a leg over an MX bike, he does have a skill set that makes him so unique. It seems that he can ride any bike faster than 95% of riders, and to me it shows that it is often not the bike, but the rider that makes the difference. When the local C class lineup is full of tuned suspension, titanium bits all over, and every performance farkle that can be bought, he shows that us normal riders should focus on burning more fuel (or charge here) to be better a better rider.

[@maxswanson]

@@MarcSherwood *99%

[@MarcSherwood]

@@maxswanson I agree. Any rider who can qualify for an SX final is at least faster than 99% of those who've ridden an MX bike. I've been riding for almost 40 years, and have been passed by countless great riders, and lucky enough to have been on the track to have been passed, and confused by how a pro rider can be so much faster than I thought possible. And Carson would likely lap those local pros. Riders like him just don't seem human with how they ride.

[@redlinegw]

@@MarcSherwood Yeah and could smoke a lot of those guys on a 1980 CR250 lol!

[@AmpedRider]

Thanks for this test. It gives a good introductory view of these bikes. I think they are really trail bikes more than track bikes and it was good that Carson got some trail time in. The battery size and advertised range is better than most other electric bikes in this category so it will be great to get some real world trail riding tests for them.

[@Calthecool]

I knew these comments would be full of old heads complaining. Keep your gas bikes, you aren't being forced to trade them in.

[@martycech5844]

Yup… 50+ year old guys bragging how those 30 year old MX bikes were Better, faster, more hp, blah blah blah…

[@ozama01j37]

@@martycech5844😂😂 every electric bike in this category it’s faster than any gas bike lil buddy try again

[@REDROCKMAN2010]

I'm just here for the kickstand comments !

[@Madtigertv]

The rest of the bike soon to follow ridden like that in those conditions.

[@mauibrad1]

Exactly that thing sticks so far out! What a joke!

[@MrChadx1]

@@mauibrad1 Doesn't stick out when it in the normal position. It was just coming down due to the terrain. Needs a stronger spring or strap to keep it in place.

[@redlinegw]

I got to meet Carson at this ride day and he is a legit Rad dude! Arctic Leopard USA is working on an MX version coming out soon and it will likely have KYB suspension!

[@PinnedElectric]

🙌

[@MrChadx1]

Would love to know what is on the current 880 and if it's any good. Willing to pay more for good suspension right from the Artic Leopard rather than having to screw around with someone going through it or replacing it all together. Would be nice to have KYB on the enduro version, even if it's an optional upgrade, and sprung and valved for enduro or an even softer optional setup (more like a dual sport) for those that want a cush trail experience.

[@sethparker4624]

That thing rips! Stealth mode enabled 🤘🏻

[@off-road880]

The video you filmed is really amazing!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Thank You

[@juice9767]

This is some of the Beat riding footage I've seen on a Artic Leopard ❤ Thanks for sharing

[@majoy-osterlundfreeman5425]

I see the side stan moving around ! Need to be secured !

[@toddpillow3074]

Sorry guys but this is a pretty lame “evaluation or review or whatever”… Forget the slow motion of spinning wheels and flinging dirt. How about some facts like weight, suspension travel and country of origin? Dealer network? Availability? Warranty? Come on, you guys have done good work in the past so please step up now.

[@darrellmabry699]

I was actually gonna say the same thing. Like really Carson only rode the same section over and over and over. I agree this is a bad review and even worse editing especially from a major magazine publisher.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Sorry you are not happy. This was day 1 and we wanted to get the video out. Like Ron says specifically in the video....a full in depth review is coming with more testing time in the saddle

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Carson rode the whole track. What part of the editing was bad? Please share some of your work so we can try to be better !

[@roddas26]

​@@DirtBikeMagazinepassive aggressive much? Why would you assume someone commenting on your KZbin video would be a content creator also? Seens a bit unrealistic. Maybe even pathetic?

[@jacoblambert1336]

It’s just a quick test video dude. Criticizing like it’s supposed to be a feature length movie in the theatre or something. Carson Brown shredding will always get a thumbs up from me.

[@nicky85926]

This things sick, and you can rip it around urban areas without drawing unnecessary attention

[@jasonschwartz9481]

That suspension was really soft on the 800. I know Carson mentioned it, but there were a couple of times where it looked like Roczens rear shock after it blew out. Still, cool to see more companies or there manufacturing bikes.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Thanks for the positive notes back. Man people are so negative on social and yotube its wild hahahah

[@macmclemore]

@@DirtBikeMagazine OK… Now I’m sure these replies are being written by the same 14 yr old from MXA. Don’t worry, we won’t tell your big sister your playing on her phone again.

[@MarcSherwood]

To be fair, Carson did not use his signals or horn during the testing. The EAMA has ruled that he loses 2 positions for each infraction.

[@tombledsoe8880]

Nice kickstand😮

[@KingFriday274]

If the manufacturers are listening, I want the batteries to be swappable and I want it to come with 2 batteries.

[@Calthecool]

They would probably sell it with one to try to keep the cost down then have batteries for sale for anyone who wants another.

[@KingFriday274]

@@Calthecool That's what KT m did, but their batteries were terribly overpriced.

[@Calthecool]

@@KingFriday274 Were they actually overpriced or was it just the normal cost for quality batteries?

[@KingFriday274]

@@Calthecool Take the price of Samsung lithium batteries and double it. That's what KT m charged.

[@KingFriday274]

@@Calthecool They charged twice as much as a Panasonic or a Samsung.

[@NoOneUnique-um1vo]

: O ) dude said suspension was soft... if he looked at the suspension travel in the video and got to see the amount of travel and all the holes it was eating with No Bounce Back,,, he might say, that suspension was perfect. for him to say it was soft after seeing what the suspension was eating on his ride, i think that him saying the suspension was soft,,, is a huge compliment.

[@colinbowman8816]

Im interested in the mid size bikes from this company, they're like higher quality Surrons... The bigger bikes have a little way to go in battery tech before I want one. Say 3x energy density and Im there!

[@redlinegw]

I rode my EXT 600 that day on the Vet track and had a blast!

[@Tazdeviloo7]

3X the energy density is not "little to go" lol. Both CATL and Amprius have some 2X more dense (500Wh/kg) batteries coming out soon however so you may get your wish.

[@AlderaansRanger]

@@redlinegw You have the model I want but there arent any dealers in Arizona. Did you opt for the larger 72v 60Ah battery or stay with the 40Ah battery?

[@redlinegw]

@@AlderaansRanger I got the EXT 600 so 72V 40ah and it has been great but if you plan on doing long trail rides I think it would be best to go for the 700.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Is this a commercial? I missed it somewhere. How long did it take to charge and how far will it go and what’s it made for?

[@KingFriday274]

As Carson said, it's made to be a backyard playbike. That doesn't annoy the neighbors or attract attention from the cops. electric bikes range is completely dependent upon how you ride. The Stark can be killed in 35 minutes or it can be ridden for 6 hours. I believe I heard them say you could do one modo, but would need to charge for the second modo or you could do a 50 minute GP on a charge. I'm pretty sure you could do a few hours in the woods.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

@@KingFriday274 who the fuck is Carson? Do you know James and Dante and big Jim also. What about Leroy Edward and Rob? I also know a lady knamed Krista. If you want a backyard Play bike get a Honda 50. A gallon of gas and a Honda 50 will last you two weeks. Carson is a salesman. Any monkey on the planet can put an electric motor and a battery pack on the shape of a motorcycle. This is a piece of garbage made for stupid people to buy so that the makers can make a profit and get rich. If you want to buy a high quality motorcycle with an electric motor and a battery pack WAIT for KTM Honda Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, gas, gas, and some other companies like Husqvarna. The competition to make quality competitive motorcross bikes is on the rise. When they succeed, we will all know about it. We don’t need all these garbage companies building garbage and take it advantage of children with no experience and adults with know knowledge of the subject. Trusty old Carson huh? Always wear a helmet.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

WOW someone doesn't like Carson! That's a first!

[@macmclemore]

@@DirtBikeMagazine Who said they didn’t like Carson…? Well… I have to say I must be wrong about the Dirt Bike staffer who is replying to comments being 14 yrs old… Now I think he must be 12. Your big sister is really gonna be pissed when she finds out you took her phone.

[@burddog0792]

@@KingFriday274 Bit expensive for a playbike.

[@greggory448]

CARSON BROWN IS 💯🔥can i be your neighbor 😅

[@chillon2922X]

Just in. What suspension? How many hours or minutes the power lasts?

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Rating says about 50 minutes so they told us cut that in half. That goes for any lithium battery. Ford Lightning rating says 375 miles but really but it in half when used.

[@derekmattice3077]

@@DirtBikeMagazine not sure where you got that info, that range you described for the Lightning would be applicable if towing or if the battery is at end of life (not capable of achieving 80% SOC), etc. Under normal driving the Lightning meets the range rating.

[@AmpedAdventuresUT]

@@DirtBikeMagazineit will ride for significantly longer than that unless you’re at 37kw, 51 hp, wide open the whole time

[@paulmryglod4802]

51 hp is about 39k watts 364 amps at 105v. 75ah is about 2 hrs of messing around, or 30 minutes all-out

[@dalepellerin]

Electrics are getting so good. Not quite there for me, yet. Awaiting a little bit lighter; more range; faster charging/more swappable battery/affordable battery options; and would like to see the next evolution into all-wheel drive traction options. But hey, they're coming along.

[@paulbaker7489]

Same. I'm watching closely and it seems we won't have to wait long to get a battery + motor that out lasts a standard 300 2-stroke gas tank, and is somehow 20% lighter. Hopefully when the battery + motor tech is there, someone like KTM buys/partners and sticks it on a capable frame + the rest.

[@jimbo4203]

Looks like fun 😊

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

What its all about!

[@mattjonesturbo1]

That suspension must be really soft because it looked to be bottomed out a lot.

[@dominocweber9763]

Is Carson Brown the ultimate test rider?? I definitely say yes!

[@ritedone2434]

You guys should to a shootout with the Artic & the Stark?

[@wangzeng6050]

We are testing the new one in Gobi Desert, China.

[@noluck20]

Is this an off brand of Arctic Cat?

[@macmclemore]

Now that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day… Thnx

[@kennyrichard2971]

When are all manufacturers going to get it there’s not enough interest in electric bikes it was an ideal fad that never caught on most likely never will 🤷 the genius will be the one who makes a gas engine conversion kit for all e-bikes

[@andyk4688]

You obviously haven’t been smoked by one in the woods yet. It’s coming

[@gpaull2]

I remember hearing the same thing when four strokes entered the motocross scene

[@kennyrichard2971]

@@gpaull2🤔 and when four strokes came in to the world the world was facing the same BS lying politics

[@macmclemore]

When are YOU going to get it… Whether YOU like it or not, Stark, as well as some of the other electric bike makers, are selling every bike they make. They are selling faster that they can make them… Pull your head out of your arse…

[@macmclemore]

@@gpaull2 That’s a very poor analogy… 4 strokes were pretty much forced on us when the AMA started slanting the rules and all the manufactures STOPPED MAKING 2 strokes. Please try harder...

[@terencecooper4573]

Did not see big air jumps why

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Not really built for that . Not that type of bike

[@macmclemore]

From what I was told by some 12 yr old… Carson rode the entire track. The producers decided to show only the same 3 or 4 sections of the track… over and over and over and over again. I guess they were afraid they might anger whomever it was that procured the bikes for the shoot. Yeah… I know… that sure doesn’t sound like the adults that used to run Bird Bike. Oh well...

[@MrChadx1]

These are enduro bikes not MX bikes. They are working on an MX version, but this would be like taking a Yamaha WR450 on a track rather than a YZ450. It's an enduro bike with enduro suspension.

[@a.p.3167]

The official weight is 108kg, but from the riding dynamics it looks more like a 180kg elephant.

[@ΔημητραΠαπασπυρου-π9μ]

Carson must be carefully with the electric gas !!he may be a time traveler 😅😅😅give him a stark varg !!!

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

He's insane on any bike. We love having him!

[@thomasrenfrow609]

Word is Milwaukee, and DeWalt are making e dirtbikes also! 😂

[@JayLuke1234]

😆👍

[@Tazdeviloo7]

Once Dyson gets in the game, it's all over

[@lyubomiryordanov9246]

Hello,guys!! Today I ordered the Arctic Leopard EXE800 because my budget was limited, but I really wanted to get the EXE880. Can you tell me if you think the difference in strength is noticeably felt? Should I regret getting the weaker model? 🙂 Can EXE800 be compared to 250cc or the power is way less?

[@cat-im4vv]

Well it looks better than Varg for sure..

[@trengineer8210]

$9k for a 250 equivalent that is electric AND Chinese??? I thought the point of the electric Chinese bikes was that they were affordable. At least it seems to be a decent bike.

[@travisholmes27]

Stark Varg still on top

[@colinbowman8816]

O i thought the Flux Primo was best now? Changes every couple months now...

[@travisholmes27]

@@colinbowman8816 never heard of it, have to look it up. I guess if it’s not at your local bike shop for sale, who would. Anything that will keep with a 450 for 6hrs should be noticed

[@macmclemore]

@@colinbowman8816 Yeah… so do the gas burning bikes… STFU

[@jacoblambert1336]

I’d love to win one of these bikes, but probably wouldn’t buy one unless I had tons of extra money. Looks like a lot of fun to tool around on while camping or something.

[@seniorktm962c8]

The word TEST in your title is a bit misleading or should we say optimistic.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Should we make you wait 1-2 months for a video or should we at least give you some initial impressions on day 1? That's what we're up against. Don't know what someones program is unless you put your feet in their shoes for a day.

[@macmclemore]

@@DirtBikeMagazine This video was nearly 12 minutes long. Instead of showing clips of the bike covering the same section of track over and over… bring the camera in close and show us how well (…or not) the bike is put together while the voice-over provides more detailed information about the things they KNOW WE WANT TO KNOW… Unless… they were afraid to do so or were told not to… so as to not piss certain people off. Yeah, I know… that doesn’t sound like the Dirt bike magazine we all know and love, does it…?

[@dmt6602]

Thing looks way to squishy but rips. The suspension looks like it’s made for a 10-year-old.

[@douglasyoung3992]

I like this bikes looks. Unfortunately this review shows that the rider knew nothing about its technical specifications.

[@PinnedElectric]

The in-depth technical spec video is being released soon.

[@1000750]

I was kinda half watching you know because its electric but anyways I look over and see a kickstand sticking out, yeah that about sums it up 😂

[@Jimmy_Watt]

Lost interest less than a minute in.

[@macmclemore]

So… 15 min video that mostly shows the slower, less expensive version of this bike covering the same sections of track and trail over and over… and provides VERY LITTLE information about the bikes… all brought to you, I’m assuming, by the the same time-waisting producers of the useless MXA videos. Come on Ron… You can do better than this.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

What other track did you want us to ride? What information didn't you learn? MXA and Dirt Bike don't share the same staff. Only one they shared left almost a year ago. Ron works his a$$ off . Can't wait to see what videos you produce! We'll be waiting to see how you do them!

[@macmclemore]

@@DirtBikeMagazine Did you hear that loud rushing sound that went by you as you were reading my comment…? That was the point of the comment flying right over your head. But I guess thats to be expected. I really don’t care what track you go to. What other information did I not learn…? Where are these bikes manufactured ? (…although I think everyone has pretty much figured that out by now). Who is the US distributor? What suspension and other components is it using? What tires are on the bike. What is the build quality like? If most of Brown’s complaints were about the 800, why didn’t he spend more time on the 880? I am a long time big fan of Ron. But why did the video only show the bikes being ridden over more sections of the track? If parts of it were not available to you, just say so. I mentioned MXA as an example of poor video production values (…like the really crappy shorts of someone sitting on a bike and raving it up while someone walks in a circle around it with a camera. It looks like MXA’s social presence is being handles by a bunch of junior high dropouts. I hate to see Dirt Bike go the same way. But, your reply to my comment does make that look like more of a reality. Hope not….

[@Triggered-RC]

The kickstand looks terrible in action.

[@panicrev555]

Essentially an advertisement. Clearly it’s cheaply made. No actual specs means they don’t have to tell you how incredibly heavy it is either.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

230lbs . weights about as much as a modern day 450. there you go =)

[@Madtigertv]

IDK not too exciting watching an RC car blow up the track lol

[@Stomper67]

Yeah, that kickstand flopping around….

[@jimji2774]

A very disappointing review if you would even call it that. You don't seem to know they are not MX bikes but trail machines. Lets let Charged Cycleworks or Electric Cycle Rider have these things to really learn about them.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

We gave you the same info they gave us on test day. We had a pro test the bike and put it through hard riding versus someone who barely twists the throttle. Sorry you are upset but the fact is.....we gave info including Carson's opinion. Carson didn't break it and that says a lot for the bikes reliability.

[@seanmoore7207]

agree

[@jeffhansen4592]

3 hours to charge sorry no thanks. Takes 30 seconds to put gas in my two stroke.9 thousand and 11 thousand lol

[@TheDirtBikeGuy2024]

I completely agree! I’d rather pump my dirt bike with dead dinosaurs and smell the sweet smell then sit there waiting for it to charge and then ride it for 30 mins 🤣 I’ll pass!

[@amandavanstralen4720]

It takes 5 minutes to clean, no filter cleaning, no oil change, no pistons or clutch 😇

[@nicky85926]

@@TheDirtBikeGuy2024yeah but for those of us that can’t ride the country they’re great. We can rip around the back streets and it’s quiet enough no one even knows 😎

[@josephschultz]

uhm if Lithium battery Don't run it empty it usually harms the battery some times Bricks them I love the concept but I still want clutch gears ETC and we need a way to full charge in about 15-20 minutes not 3-5 hours it takes me about 5 minutes to fill my bike and I know it takes a different riding style but basically your just twisting the throttle no skill needed all just my opinion

[@nicky85926]

These bikes are better for urban areas because it gets rid of noise that draws negative attention. We rip ours through the back streets and no one even knows 😎

[@rollnrangers73]

Definitely no Stark Varg

[@PinnedElectric]

Correct, our design is geared towards enduro/single track riding. The Stark is designed for MX.

[@rollnrangers73]

@@PinnedElectric ummm no it’s not, it has an 18” wheel version with a kickstand. The difference is the stark has real suspension not Chinese garbage. It would be a good bike for 7-8k but at 10-11k I’ll pay the little extra for a Stark

[@rollnrangers73]

@@PinnedElectric if the Stark is just MX why do they have Taddy as a rider?🤔

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Looks like a Chinese pos and it probably cost 14k

[@Leland387]

It really does, when Carson Brown cant make it look incredible then you know it's not that good 😂

[@minibikemafia]

​@@Leland387Exactly, I've seen him look faster on a 1981 rm125!

[@ozama01j37]

We get it… ur a broke boy

[@positivecarry07]

This looks so Chinese. It can’t be any good.

[@macmclemore]

Hell… the name alone translates literally to “Chinesium"

[@MrSteele-c3t]

That sound is so lame bring back the two strokes

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

You'll like what we have next Tuesday then. Look at what we have on premiere on our channel right now =)

[@cordwelch6077]

For that much money , I'll stick with gas ,,,,,,,

[@LBrawn]

Kids.. just say NO to electric bikes.

[@RydenAround]

The future will laugh at you

[@bullxt4614]

🫵🏻- R -🐂- 💩- 🫵🏻 -🦻🏻-me

[@longzee7259]

Lame..

[@cooganbeggs4942]

Couple of things: 1. Having to use a petrol powered generator to charge these things has to negate almost everything gained from an environmental perspective. Plus it just transfers your supposed lower maintenance on the bike to the generator. 2. Given what these bikes don’t have, ie gear box, clutch, incredibly complex internal combustion engines, fuel injection, fuel tanks etc, can someone tell me how they are so damned expensive? Someone is taking the piss surely.

[@macmclemore]

One word… BATTERIES…!!! Why do you think electric cars cost sooo much more…?

[@PETER_YZ250FX]

Bike + gen set = more $$$$ than a gas bike....

[@deanwaring6100]

🤮🤮🤮

[@LBrawn]

Please don't destroy the sport by promoting electric. Are you doing this out of greed?, because you are getting paid.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

We love to test motorcycles plain and simple. If we got paid we haven't seen the paycheck in the mail hahaha. We aren't a pay for play media outlet. Sure there are some but thats not us

[@e75short14]

This is the evolution of the sport. How is it destroying the sport when it is elevating? Colby Raha is also riding electric for urban riding.

[@nicky85926]

For those of us that can’t ride out in the country they’re awesome. We can rip up on urban environments and don’t draw attention with the noise. We rip up the back streets and no one even knows 😎

[@Mattswanton604]

Looks cheap

[@woodardkingsbury1648]

That was my first impression like a razor or kids ebike

[@Sweetie-yd3gh]

Pretty mediocre quality for that price, wow

[@seanmoore7207]

The EXE 880 costs $7,200 alibaba

[@ronaldellis3888]

The switch to four strokes was bad enough now we have to get this shit too. I’m buying a two-stroke PS that bike sounds like crap.