The BEST Electric Dirt Bikes Under $5,000 (in 2024)

Looking for the best lightweight electric dirt bike under $5,000 in 2024? We've got you covered! In this video, we test and review 8 of the most popular lightweight electric dirt bikes to help you make the best choice.
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Here are the bikes we put to the test:
Beta Explorer
Surron Lightbee X
Talaria Sting R
Rawrr Mantis
E Ride Pro SS 2.0
Stage 2 M1
RFN Ares DLX Version 2.0
79Bike Falcon M
Join us as we dive into detailed reviews, performance tests, and comparisons to find the top electric dirt bike under $5,000 in 2024.
00:00 How We Test
00:58 The Bikes
02:31 Best Peak Power
03:18 Best Battery Range
04:15 Best Brakes
04:34 Overall Weight
04:45 Best Suspension
05:08 Best Price
06:06 Drag Race!
09:46 Top Speed!
11:07 Beta Explorer
12:45 Surron Lightbee X
14:04 Rawrr Mantis
14:59 Talaria Sting R
16:09 RFN Ares DLX
17:37 Stage 2 M1
18:52 E Ride Pro SS
19:50 79 Bike Falcon M
21:01 Winner! [BEST Bike Overall]

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[@bigbillfatphil8861]

love my e ride ngl

[@shockadellick]

MX-3 for the following reasons.... kzbin.infoUgkx5pUUnju7-LrzsKglmYQE6wXx-0bvpjt1

[@im_ibb]

Man I am stuck between the eRide Pro SS and Talaria Sting! Part of me says get the Talaria and update it later for more power, and the the other part says "just get the eRide Pro SS, you can update that later for sure, and it has 12kw not a 8kw"

[@shockadellick]

@@im_ibb The eRide pro updates will also include a chain jack-shaft seeing eat belts.

[@frostyvsxolar2172]

Hi I’m not gonna lie like I’ve been watching you guys for years cause I haven’t but in the recent videos I’ve seen it has me very interested I heard that you guys are doing a give away and I really been wanting an e-bike for the longest I’m 16 and working but I struggle getting to work and back home I rarely see my parents so I just be with my girlfriend until 1 am wen my mom gets home walk all the way back home and do the same thing again the next day I live a rough like already considering I live in Chicago but if I had an E bike to get to and frm work it’ll make my life a little bit easier that’s all I wanted to say and I’ll continue supporting you guys I hope u get this and thanks for listening

[@jeffreywalsh817]

Just got an Eride pro, it's terrifying and wonderful.

[@James-fh9zd]

I heard those things were blowing forks!

[@shockadellick]

@@James-fh9zd The Pro doesn't have a Gear Box, so it's more Toy like

[@bennetsmith4686]

@@shockadellickthe 2.0 has better forks?

[@shockadellick]

@@bennetsmith4686 Talaria just dropped a new controller on their Sting R. It's 10% more than the old sting R controller. It can be identified by the new inscribed title STING R. The older version was titled TALARIA. That said, for the year 2025 Talaria is reclaiming its spot at the top of the hill. But to be honest, how can you even compare a Jack-Shaft to a Gear-Box and be honest with yourself?

[@beastmode207-fq6jq]

​@@shockadellick60mph toy, with alotta torque.

[@edwardcarrillom]

I proudly own a Talaria Sting R and knowing I can easily upgrade its power makes me feel I picked a good choice🤙

[@kellan_rhodes17]

My dad just bought one and it hasn’t come in yet is it good?

[@edwardcarrillom]

@@kellan_rhodes17 I absolutely love it. I am thinking of updgrading the controller and battery down the road only to get more power. But it's pretty quick out of the box

[@kellan_rhodes17]

@@edwardcarrillom thank you!

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Thanks i was hoping for a professional synopsis on this and you delivered dude

[@FilipeView]

Great detail review video 🤟

[@xTheDomBombShowx]

Just ordered a e ride pro ss last week and this was a wonderful technical breakdown of all these bikes. Thanks for putting all the work to help future buyers.

[@MrGlennFrank]

Amazing that all 4 of you had the exact same tier order at the end. Says a lot about the bikes that different riders of different skill levels all felt the same. Thank you.

[@barrynobles95]

Great video guys. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@djcoolcliff]

I just got the Rawrr Mantis’s 72 volts and it’s a beast!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MikesHardMEMEs2.0]

That's the one I'm getting

[@MikesHardMEMEs2.0]

Im mad they ranked it last

[@Surfratglass]

So great to see a shootout for the lightweight Emoto category. Looking forward to more!

[@pinibikes]

I love your reviews not biased and full with useful info!

[@VoltedAdventures]

Great review! 🫡

[@rennstreetpodcast]

Thanks for the great video!! I really appreciate it.

[@sludge86]

That was good man. Clear concise and easy 👍

[@rwolfcastle]

So pumped when I see a new ECR video drop.

[@ElectricCycleRider]

🙌

[@ltclaps7971]

Hey man, I saw u guys were out ripping at I.M.I. Moto Track. I’m so grateful to have it as my local track here in Dacono, Colorado!

[@Dopressor]

For the issue of beta explorer with brakes sensor. Probably installing a push button wired to the controller brake sensor wires would work. this way you have bypassed your brakes and by the same time made a safety for ignition

[@krankdatRuGBY]

A fued with LA Knight over the fact that Bray's last match was with him would be heart wrenching for everyone ⭕️

[@youtoober808]

Great! Thank you!!

[@timreha]

Yeah! crushing the demo videos nice job!

[@legacytesla]

Great video! Appreciate the insight here.

[@xoROOSox]

Hyped for the upgrade video, I’ll be lookin out for it

[@tlmubndi1900]

very helpful

[@DanVanLife]

Upgraded from mx4 to Eride SS and so so so glad I did

[@Suspicious_Moai]

Is it really that much better?

[@bangerswithstrangers]

Since you’ve had both, what do you like better about the SS?

[@im_ibb]

Thanks for this video guys, I'm new to all this, and have mountain biking background. Super helpful video, I've been stuck on whether to go with the Talaria Sting or eRide Pro SS. My only hurling block is overcoming import taxes into Spain 🇪🇸 Seems to be we can only get the Sur Ron's here.

[@ivebeenwatched9615]

Love your videos.

[@cormac8613]

Great video

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

Excellent video 🫡

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

Talaria Sting MX3 is the one Ive decided on ...30mm more seat height . 60v 38mah is plenty .. upgrading with Manitou Air and 21 18 conversion, thanks for the help

[@BrianBoykin]

If you’re looking for something reliable Sur Ron is good with owning mine over 7000 miles the only thing that we usually break is the belt. It’s not if it’s a definitely when it’s going to break. With that said the Talaria is the winner do to not having a belt but rather a gear box so hands down Talaria is the winner for those wondering. Last thing you need is a belt breaking while running from let’s say fill in the blank or out in the middle of the woods

[@Oozmacappabruderhood]

Everyone always leaves out maintenance which imo is the biggest thing because you’ll have to maintain your things to keep them in operable condition

[@trajanfpv]

Good stuff as always. Wish we could get some lights and signals on some of these (eride pro especially). Would love it to do some light supermoto work during the week for errands, and switch back for dirt rides.

[@RDEnduro]

The Stage2 M1 has connections for lights and horn but youd have to add them yourself. I think one is 12v and one is 24v i have single-line diagram

[@SpeedySpears]

Me coming off a 350SXF and the wife a CRF125F, I got us both 79 Bike Falcon M and I’m impressed. Suspension is not great but for downhill basically mtb trails, these are a blast. As mentioned I was blown away by the brakes.

[@cingkole7893]

21:01 E RIDE Pro SS >

[@michaelsturgill5906]

79Bike can use a lot of the Surron mods. Its got so much torque from the start. It was my choice and I am a happy owner! Customer support is amazing and now can be modded with the EBMX 9000 V2 if that's your thing. To me I just want a dependable bike to ride trails

[@realkidcarter]

Love the talaria, I think they look so good too

[@parkerhisbrothers188]

Amazing video! I’m thinking abt saving up for a eride pro but it’s quite pricy

[@MoxyDave]

Great video, thanks! The linkage on my Sting R's was super clunky from the factory. Took me a while to figure out where all the noise was coming from. You can get tighter fitting linkage bolts (with a full shoulder) from the major sellers, or the overkill Titanium variety if you choose. That along with correct torque will fix a lot of the noise on the Sting R. Battery rattle is easy to fix with a small inflatable air jack or even just bubble wrap. Interesting that you lost 2 belts in the test but no issues with the Talaria's gearbox.

[@Surfratglass]

The inflatable air jack is a great solution. Just saw one of those at my hardware store.

[@Talaria567]

Sting R with Torp 500 and you got a solid bike!

[@RDEnduro]

Would the Torp work with the 60v Stage2 M1?

[@je7647]

@@RDEnduro it depends what the bms is, probably work but not get any advantage stock get a fardriver 72680 its like 200 dollars and more power than torp 500

[@je7647]

@@RDEnduro and if you want a battery 72v hit up amorge he can do 800-900 delivered for 220amp

[@Alex-oy6wb]

LBX! Great video

[@ColoCruise]

Thanks for this comparison. I have yet to pick an E-bike / E-Moto to replace my current gas powered dirt bike. The 25 mile range is a major concern as I ride trails and have covered 100 miles in an outing. Could you do some trail comparisons? Just as I was thinking Yeah but how do they compare if you make a few mods, the video said that comparison was coming next - excellent!

[@calesamurai4109]

Where r u riding?! That looks sick is it in Colorado?

[@gabriellebenard5254]

love my sting R.

[@steveyost8640]

Any plans to test the Arctic Leopard 880?

[@4AnimeFreak]

My first choice would be the E ride pro because i weigh 200 lbs and i think itd be best for me haha Then the talaria sting. Although I'd be happy just having my own wheels haha 😅

[@nick5323]

For the battery capacity ranking is the talaria sting R your talking about is it the mx4 or mx3?

[@spaceman152E]

I like these for hunting because they get me where I am going faster. I don’t want to spend forever at 20 mph when I can get there at 50+! Great review and I can’t wait to get one in August!

[@lilvegasbasc-se7en-0-duece67]

Eride is obviously the best choice for the money.. idk what 79 is using for suspension, but everything else was top-notch. The ONLY reason that Surron is the top for most people is because it has a HUGE aftermarket community already, same with Talria. Once they start making parts for the others, especially Eride.. it will easily be the best bike by far out of any bike by a HUGE margin.

[@gear323]

The RFN looks the coolest.

[@RDEnduro]

I really wish it did better i also like it, the Stage2 looks cool as well in person but RFN>

[@harlanct]

Dang I need one!!

[@406MTtrailz]

I ride a stage 2 M1. It does great on tracks or mountain trails. It would be sweet if they actually did a controller tune or upgrade because the bike is kind of slow in acceleration. Maybe the torp 500 or bac4000 might be better on the bike. Something that can be app controlled. Also front forks are already leaking and I have only had it for a month and only do trail rides.

[@erikc6002]

Best video for us perspective buyers so far. A diverse group of riders and bikes. I have tons of respect for this channel! Now my only concern is which is best for myself at 6'3"?

[@captnshrms]

You'll have to modify any of them to fit you. And you can modify any of them, but sur-ron will have the most extreme modifications, like extended frames and swingarms. If you aren't planning on spending big money on modifications then they are pretty much all equal, grab some different bars.

[@RDEnduro]

Surron Ultra Bee, im 5'9 and the Stage2 fits me well as its slightly longer than most tested. but Ultra Bee would destroy any of these and would fit you.

[@erikc6002]

The Ultra Bee is what I want most. For the size and additional power. But those factors are what also would prohibit me from being able to get away with street riding it to work in that gray area. There's finally a street legal option in the NIU XQi3, but it's the least powerful of any. Ugh

[@srm6366]

That track looks fun for the ebikes wheres that at if you don’t mind sharing

[@taegibs7798]

Getting something like this to take me to and from work would be a game changer lol

[@CaptainTimA]

You list the Talaria Sting R as being 140 lbs weight but on the Talaria website the Sting R MX4 (the only Sting R listed) is spec'd at 57 kg or 125.4 lbs. I believe the Talaria website is correct as it has a 60v 45ah battery versus the72v 40 ah battery of the Eride pro SS which does weigh 139 lbs.

[@user-yq1yh9rt8f]

When are they going to get emtb emx hybrids??

[@rileymast2386]

You should make another video with the budget options like the mx3.

[@brentcollins9727]

This guy’s voice sounds just like the Talaria Boy’s. Lol. That was a great review.

[@switchfoothi]

Your channel is easily at the top covering the E-moto bike segment with the most comprehensive content. Surprised this channel doesn't have more subscribers. Regarding the MX4, I've read that the newest version has an upgraded controller with "Sting R" embossed on it that pumps out 8.5 - 9kw at peak. Can you guys verify this? I'm on the fence between the MX4 and the SS. Thanks

[@shockadellick]

@switchfoothi I read the exact thing, that the new MX-4 Expert got a new controller that bumps the Expert 10% over the standard MX4.

[@kellacam2]

E-ride pro for the win

[@Z0ttMonte]

I just want a full size electric street legal enduro :( here in Germany it’s illegal to ride, so this would be perfectly, because no one can here you.

[@salo_akos2144]

Hi! A bunch of companys make them. The bigger sur-rons can be bought that way for example. Or look up super soco. The used ones are great priced. And here in hungary can be ridden with only a category B license. (For some reason the lowest power mode is limited to 45-50km/h and so it's a moped... I don't know why. But the highest mode still goes 80km/h) Hope i could help

[@Jitkoa1]

I'm from Germany too and very satisfied with my Admitjet Armor!

[@salo_akos2144]

@@Jitkoa1 Is it street legal?

[@Jitkoa1]

@salo_akos2144 yes I was at the registration office and got a licence plate.

[@salo_akos2144]

@@Jitkoa1 you don't need mirrors and turn signals in germany? Or i just looked at the wrong model?😆

[@Samuelpetrasovic]

What do you think about Enduro e bike?

[@daddylos26]

Dude I want one those so bad

[@Jah_gotblocks]

I wish I had one tho but the Beta Explorer

[@kamo7923]

What about the ventus one?

[@bryanspilner7370]

Mx4 with a controller seems to be the best for the least $

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 Video 👍

[@skibumm47]

E Ride Pro for the win!

[@danmyers4667]

For the price i dont think the Talaria can be beat. Add in a gearbox instead of a belt drive and theres a reason i put my money on an mx3. To be fair i only didnt get the mx4 because it was another month before they were shipping last year and it saved me $500. I'm still very happy with the purchase, especially for the low price!

[@JanoyCresva]

I just want one of these to go fishing on some dirt trail to get to hidden ponds and stuff like that. Not hitting jumps. Whats a good beginner bike that i can not get passed by a bunch of cars but also dont needs to haul ass. I live in a rural area and not a city so i wont need to lane split or anything like that.

[@user-tu7tc7fo8n]

Just go to a beta dealership. I have the same bike and had the same brake problem. They fixed it and i was out riding the next day. I agree the rocket mode is too short. That changes when you get a new controller. It changes to 60 seconds.

[@swedbear4035]

Ever ridden a Pohlbock? I know, it's closer to the Stark and Flux territory, just curious 😊

[@KyleKick909]

Which one out of the top 3 has the most comfortable seat?

[@captnshrms]

Did you guys really do a top speed run by looking at the speedometers that are all 3-15% off 🤦‍♂️

[@Alex-oy6wb]

Can’t wait for modded video! But “slightly modified”? Does that mean you won’t compare an LBX with upgraded controller/motor/battery? Only way it will compete with the others

[@Bengy22]

Those mods would put the surron way above the other in cost so not really a fair comparison unless all the other bikes are upgraded that way as well

[@Alex-oy6wb]

@@Bengy22 I hear you but with that argument is it fair to compare a bike that comes stock with 12.5kw, 72v, upgraded brakes. That’s why I dig the way they did it…bikes under $5k. We all know Talarias and Surrond can be bought for $3k directly from China. Whereas an Eride cannot be bought nowhere near that price.

[@gear323]

The 2023 KTM freeride is 4,999 here at the dealer near me. How would that rate against all of these bikes? Would it be faster than the eridepro??

[@terrystrahl3275]

check the weight, the free ride is a pig

[@RDEnduro]

It is faster, better built, longer range and can go on rides with other gas dirtbikes. The bike you buy neeeds to match the terrain and scope of your rides. I ride in a backyard track by myself and bought a Stage2 M1 and its sick. If I had to ride with other bikes or gas bikes, or exploring new trails there is no way id buy it. Id look at Ultra, or Storm bee or KTM, Alta etc... also that price you listed is almost half off its normal price

[@jetrep]

I own a 23 freeride and i've owned a light bee and an ultra bee. The freeride is the best bike by far (as it should be based on MSRP and pedigree). Having said that they're in very different classes as far as weight goes. You also can't do any power or range mods to the Freeride. If you're not trying to pretend your bike is a bicycle and ride on mtb trails and what not the freeride is by far the best deal going right now if you find a dealer with those killer deals.

[@teneightymn1234]

Where would ventus one fall in the line up?

[@krasimirkrastev6375]

i ride rfn with reflashed controller its day and nigth difference. throttle is fast and snappy, power is increased, its another bike

[@bikesfrench8524]

Missing is the E motion motorcycle which is designed with an electric clutch

[@kalvinsmall3843]

Jus got a talaria in Canada

[@thesig301]

To be fair surron has like 3 other models but I think they aren’t on the US website. Light bee is their slowest.

[@sponkebwob]

Beta and rfn are the same you know.. So what’s the point of testing both????

[@fallflightretrievers2578]

$5099 for a RFN and Beta. someone is making a nice profit on those. bought my RFN for $3600 shipped to my door from China same place the US dealers get them. Rocket mode Is 60 seconds now on The 24 bikes . Motoclops has a performance tune (reflashes the stock controller)that wakes the RFN up..from what I am hearing it's a completely different bike and it's a cheap $200 upgrade.

[@salo_akos2144]

Hi! Could I ask you for some directions? Where can i find these chinese websites? I'm europian and it would be a lot easyer for me to buy an emoto from china. Less legal, but way easyer. I know i could try with alibaba, but i don't know more sites for this. Thanks!

[@Brandon-11303]

All great bikes but I have a surron ultra bee in mind how would it go up against all them bikes ?

[@fallflightretrievers2578]

Ultra bee is in a class of its own it will smoke these bikes!

[@Brandon-11303]

@@fallflightretrievers2578 really thanks because I did really like the light bees because it’s smaller but I wanted the overall better everything

[@wesd9241]

The Ultra Bee is a wicked fun, and awesome experience, but its also 180lbs, lays down 320ftlbs of torque, so its really not in the same class. It feels equivalent to a 250 4-stroke but way more torque from 0-30mph. After 30 she tapers back and max speed is 56mph. If road riding I ride it like a 2-stroke, on and off the throttle just to keep up the fun factor. I highly recommend it especially if you're looking to stay off road with it, for sure more of a dirt bike. Much less chance of convincing a cop you're on an "Ebike" lol

[@Brandon-11303]

@@wesd9241 well I do want something a bit bigger and better then all them bikes that’s why I thought getting a ultra bee would be better

[@woodardkingsbury1648]

Where’s artic leopards exe 500 ?

[@user-yq1yh9rt8f]

I guess its a good time to start an e dirt bike company with this many video game like brandless names.

[@RDEnduro]

The Stage2 M1 is sold by Razor

[@user-yq1yh9rt8f]

@@RDEnduro the scooter brand. Oy veh!

[@pinibikes]

It would be awesome if i won a bike for the past year I’ve been renting surrons and going on trials but i just can’t afford buying one

[@user-se8sb7bp9h]

Can’t wait to see this test run back after they’ve all been upgraded since anyone who buys these bikes will be modifying them anyway

[@user-yq1yh9rt8f]

Can any of these go to a downhill mountain bike park

[@s13kuminachu]

No dude, don't be that guy. These are not mountain bikes. You see any pedaling going on in this video?

[@user-yq1yh9rt8f]

@@s13kuminachu...... 😑 I guess the lightest one then

[@off-road880]

where am I?😂😂😂

[@naticycle]

Why no one is testing Caofen F80????

[@ryandaeveltolliver1218]

I was hoping to see, The Dirt Goat but I know it's not that popular and not sure if it's a clone of some sort

[@406MTtrailz]

You forgot the Ventus One bike

[@AGILISFPV]

What about under 10k? Are there not many options above 5k?

[@RDEnduro]

Surron Ultra Bee, Storm Bee and Alta brand bikes check them out.

[@naticycle]

There is many bikes that was missed , reviewed RFN and Beta is the same bikes a difference is maybe controller, also RFN is starting at $3600 not $5099 , Caofen F80 is a fastest in the market with about 70MPH max speed and acceleration similar to eRide and RFN with turbo mode in this category and it’s $5k with real motorcycle filing not ebikes like all these bikes.

[@healingbrain]

quietest?

[@andyortiz1831]

Bro i need a surron my dad wont buy me one 😢

[@kolopier]

Why no Ventus One ?

[@Iamhockey83]

It would be so fun to win this giveaway because all of my friends have e motos and they all built big jumps and it would be awesome to win the giveaway Thank you for the opportunity

[@racerx2095]

Surron istrash unless you put 4000 into it after you get it😂

[@wreckinball11]

Can you do this again for $10K?

[@burn1gotbeats]

At 10k I would say just drop a little more and treat yourself to a Stark Varge. If you want a E dirtbike.

[@wreckinball11]

@@burn1gotbeats that's my current choice. Just want to see what a little less gets you.

[@burn1gotbeats]

@@wreckinball11 💯🫡 I can dig it