Testing Lightweight Electric Dirt Bikes: A Comprehensive Review

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.