Testing Lightweight Electric Dirt Bikes: A Comprehensive Review
The BEST Electric Dirt Bikes Under $5,000 (in 2024) 🔗
00:00 How We Test
A group of four riders, each with varying skills and sizes, tested eight popular lightweight electric dirt bikes under $5,000. They ranked the bikes based on their experiences across different terrains.
00:58 The Bikes
The bikes tested include the Beta Explorer, Suron Light BX, Taria Sting R, Roar Mantis, Eide Pro SS, RFN Aries DLX, Stage 2 M1, and the 79 Bike Falcon M. The Falcon M was not available initially but was addressed later in the video. A giveaway of one of the bikes is also mentioned.
02:31 Best Peak Power
Peak power rankings highlight the RFN and Beta as tied for first place, with the Eide Pro close behind. The Suron Light BX and Stage 2 had the lowest peak power.
03:18 Best Battery Range
The RFN Aries DLX leads in battery capacity, followed by the Eide Pro and Taria. The Eide Pro offers the best riding range, while the Stage 2 has the least.
04:15 Best Brakes
The 79 Bike excelled in braking performance, followed by the Eide Pro and Roar Mantis, which lagged behind.
04:34 Overall Weight
The Suron is the lightest bike at 123 lbs, while the Mantis is the heaviest at 165 lbs.
04:45 Best Suspension
The Taria Sting R and Eide Pro SS received top marks for their suspension, while the 79 Bike performed the worst.
05:08 Best Price
The Stage 2 M1 is the most affordable at $4,200, while the Beta Explorer is the most expensive at $5,200.
06:06 Drag Race!
A drag race among the top bikes revealed the Taria Sting R as the fastest, followed closely by the Eide Pro.
09:46 Top Speed!
Top speed tests showed the Eide Pro reaching 54 mph, making it the fastest bike overall.
11:07 Beta Explorer
The Beta Explorer is noted for its brand reputation and dealer support but has issues with brake sensors and battery removal.
12:45 Suron Lightbee X
The Suron Light BX is highlighted for its aftermarket options and is considered a good dirt jump bike despite some drawbacks in power.
14:04 Roar Mantis
The Roar Mantis features decent power but struggles with braking performance.
14:59 Talaria Sting R
The Taria Sting R has excellent ergonomics, but some mechanical issues were noted during testing.
16:09 RFN Ares DLX
The RFN Ares DLX offers impressive power and better swing arm reinforcement but suffers from low ergonomics.
17:37 Stage 2 M1
The Stage 2 M1 has great ergonomics but is criticized for its slow speed and unusual handlebar design.
18:52 E Ride Pro SS
The Eide Pro SS stands out as the fastest bike with strong features but has some concerns regarding its front end.
19:50 79 Bike Falcon M
The Falcon M is faster than the Suron Light BX with excellent brakes but has some durability concerns.
21:01 Winner! [BEST Bike Overall]
The Eide Pro SS is declared the best bike overall, followed closely by the Taria Sting R, with the 79 Bike Falcon M and Suron Light BX rounding out the top four.
What bike was ranked the best overall?
The Eide Pro SS was ranked the best overall bike.
How did the Taria Sting R perform in the tests?
The Taria Sting R performed very well, securing a close second place but lacked the power of the Eide Pro.
What are the key issues noted with the Beta Explorer?
The Beta Explorer has issues with brake sensors and complicated battery removal, impacting its usability.