High Performance Electric Dirt Bike Australia: 12kW to 80HP Compared

A high performance electric dirt bike delivers 12kW or more of peak power, a large high-discharge battery and serious suspension. Australia now has bikes from about $8,500 up to competition motocross machines near $19,000. This guide compares the high-performance bikes in our range by power tier, using the figures in our product listings.

12kW to 15kW: fast trail and enduro

The Velimotor VMX12 is 12kW with a 72V 58Ah battery and a 105 km/h top speed at 105 kg, for $8,990 AUD. The RFN Ares Rally Pro is 12.5kW with a 74V 35Ah battery, 85 km/h and up to 100 km at 68 kg, for $8,490 AUD. The E-Ride Pro-SS 2.0 is 12kW at 95 km/h, for $8,690 AUD, and the E-Ride Pro-SR is 15kW at 100+ km/h, for $9,990 AUD. The Arctic Leopard E-XE 880 is 15kW and 95 km/h at 68 kg, for $11,490 AUD, and the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee is 12.5kW with 440 Nm of torque, for $10,990 AUD.

22kW to 28kW: full-size enduro

The Talaria Dragon is 28kW with an 88V 58Ah, 5,100Wh battery, 110 km/h and up to 150 km at 100 kg, for $13,990 AUD. The Sur-Ron Storm Bee Enduro is 22.5kW with a 104V 55Ah, 5,720Wh battery, 110 km/h and up to 120 km at 127 kg, for $15,490 AUD.

Electric motocross bikes for the track

For competition riders searching for electric motor cross bikes, the Sur-Ron Storm Bee MX Track Edition is 22.5kW with 520 Nm of rear-wheel torque at 122 kg, for $14,490 AUD. The Stealth H-52 is a 5.2kW competition track machine at 49 kg, for $13,490 AUD.

60HP to 80HP: Stark Varg

The Stark Varg Alpha 60HP is 60 horsepower (45kW) with 820 Nm of rear-wheel torque, a 6.0kWh battery and KYB 48mm closed-cartridge suspension with 310mm of travel, at 118 kg, for $16,990 AUD. The Stark Varg EX 80HP is 80 horsepower (60kW) with 938 Nm of torque and the same 310mm KYB suspension at 118 kg ready to ride, for $18,990 AUD. Read our Stark Varg review for more.

What to compare

Compare peak power, battery energy in watt-hours, weight, suspension travel and torque. Peak power is not the same as continuous power, and range falls quickly at full throttle. Pay attention to weight: a 127 kg Storm Bee Enduro handles very differently from a 64 kg E-Ride Pro-SS 2.0.

Safety and legal use

High-performance electric dirt bikes are for private property, closed circuit tracks and designated off-road areas. Wear a certified helmet and full protective gear, and use a lower power mode until you know the bike.

Buying

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Power per dollar across the tiers

Using listed prices and peak power, the Stark Varg EX 80HP offers about 3.14 kW of peak power per $1,000 and the Stark Varg Alpha 60HP about 2.63 kW per $1,000, the most of any bike in this guide. The Talaria Dragon offers about 2.00 kW per $1,000, the Kuberg Ranger about 1.82 kW, the Storm Bee MX about 1.55 kW and the Storm Bee Enduro about 1.45 kW. The RFN Ares Rally Pro is about 1.47 kW per $1,000, the Velimotor VMX12 about 1.33 kW and the Arctic Leopard about 1.31 kW. These are simple ratios from published specifications.

Battery energy and range

For bikes that list battery energy, the Storm Bee MX has about 395 Wh per $1,000, the Storm Bee Enduro about 369 Wh, the Talaria Dragon about 365 Wh, the Stark Varg Alpha about 353 Wh and the EX 80HP about 316 Wh. The Dragon and Storm Bee Enduro list 150 km and 120 km of range respectively. The Stark Varg is a competition bike with a 6.0kWh battery, and a motocross rider will use it hard for shorter sessions, so range is a smaller factor than power delivery and cooling.

Torque and traction

Torque figures in the listings are 938 Nm for the Stark Varg EX 80HP, 820 Nm for the Alpha 60HP, 520 Nm for the Storm Bee MX and 440 Nm for the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee at the rear wheel. That is a lot of force through a rear tyre, so tyre choice and throttle control matter. Our knobby vs trials tyre guide covers grip.

Suspension travel

The Stark Varg models list KYB 48mm closed-cartridge suspension with 310mm of travel, and the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee lists 240mm of fully adjustable travel. More travel suits larger jumps and rough tracks but raises the seat and the cost.

Weight spread

The Velimotor VMX08 carbon is listed at 47.5 kg and 8kW for $7,990 AUD, while the Storm Bee Enduro is 127 kg. Light bikes feel flickable but have less battery, and heavy bikes carry larger batteries but need more rider strength. Choose a weight you can handle after a fall.

Trail, enduro or track

The Talaria Dragon and Sur-Ron Storm Bee Enduro suit long trail and enduro days. The Storm Bee MX, Stark Varg and Stealth H-52 suit tracks. The 12kW class bikes cover both with less weight. See our Talaria Dragon review and future of electric motocross in Australia.

Ownership costs at high power

Larger batteries cost more to replace, and tyres, chains and brake pads wear faster at high power. Read our battery lifespan and replacement cost guide and the servicing cost guide.

Safety and legal use

These bikes are for private property, closed circuit tracks and designated off-road areas. Wear a certified helmet, neck and body protection, gloves and boots. Follow the battery safety advice in our e-bike safety guide.

Power modes and throttle safety

High-performance electric bikes deliver torque instantly. Use a lower power mode until you know how the bike responds, keep your weight forward on acceleration, and use smooth throttle inputs on loose or wet ground. The most powerful bikes in this guide put out hundreds of newton-metres at the rear wheel, which is far more force than a typical trail bike, so a lower mode is not a sign of weakness but a sensible way to learn.

Track day checklist

Before a track day check tyre wear and pressure, chain tension and condition, brake pads and fluid, suspension settings for your weight and that the battery is fully charged and undamaged. Bring a certified helmet, neck protection, body armour, gloves and boots, and a spare battery or a plan for charging between sessions. Warm up with a few easy laps and check the bike after the first session for loose bolts.

Wear parts at high power

At 12kW and above, tyres, chains, sprockets and brake pads wear faster. Plan for replacement parts and keep a small kit of spares. Our accessories and parts range lists chains, sprockets, tyres, brakes and protection, and our braking upgrade guide explains rotor and pad choices.

Warranty and parts support

Every bike from Electric Dirt Bike Australia comes with a 12-month Australian warranty covering the frame, motor, controller, battery and electrical harness against manufacturer defects, and genuine replacement parts are stocked at our Mittagong NSW workshop. Read the warranty and service page for details.

Who should not buy a high performance bike yet

A first-time rider, someone without a safe place to ride at speed, a rider with no way to transport a 100 kg or heavier bike, or anyone who expects to ride on public roads should not start with a bike in this guide. Start with a lighter, lower-power bike, learn throttle control and braking, and move up when you outgrow it. Our guide to how fast electric dirt bikes go explains why more power is not always more fun. Before you commit, check that your riding area allows high-power bikes, that you can transport and store a bike of 100 kg or more, and that you have a safe place to charge a large battery. Ask what the warranty covers for track use, whether replacement tyres, chains and brake pads are in stock, and how long parts take to arrive. A high-performance bike rewards preparation: a spare battery or a charging plan, a basic tool kit and a routine check before every ride keep the day on track.

Where to buy: dirt motorcycles for sale, electric

If you are searching for dirt motorcycles for sale or a motorcycle dirt bike for sale, the electric options in this guide run from $8,490 AUD to $18,990 AUD, and each product page lists power, battery, torque, weight and suspension. People comparing dirt bike motorcycles for sale in petrol and electric can start with our electric dirt bikes and electric motocross bikes categories. Free freight applies to orders over $1,500 AUD, crypto and PayID payments receive 10% off, and each bike carries a 12-month Australian warranty.

Quick answers

What is the most powerful electric dirt bike you sell? The Stark Varg EX 80HP is listed at 80 horsepower (60kW) with 938 Nm of rear-wheel torque, at $18,990 AUD.

What is the cheapest high performance electric dirt bike? In this guide the RFN Ares Rally Pro is $8,490 AUD at 12.5kW and the Velimotor VMX12 is $8,990 AUD at 12kW.

Are electric motocross bikes street legal? No. High-performance electric dirt bikes are for private property, closed circuit tracks and designated off-road areas.

Official sources and further reading

For manufacturer information see the Stark Future site and the Sur-Ron site. For background on motocross see the Wikipedia article on motocross, and for battery safety see the NSW Government lithium-ion battery page.