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72V electric dirt bike guide: what 72 volts means for power, range and safety

72 volts is where electric dirt bikes start to pull like full-size motorcycles. Here is what the number changes, what it does not, and who should ride one.

Published Oct 9, 20268 min read

The short answer

A 72V electric dirt bike runs a battery of about 72 volts nominal, the step above the 48V and 60V packs on lighter bikes. At the same current, 72 volts delivers 50% more power than 48V and 20% more than 60V, so these bikes pair with stronger motors: from 8 kW to more than 25 kW peak in our catalog, and about 49 to 70 mph by the makers’ figures. Range follows watt hours, not volts. Most 72V bikes are for experienced riders in full gear, and many are listed for off-road use only.

  • 72V is the nominal battery voltage. Higher voltage lets a motor make more power without drawing as much current.
  • Voltage is not the whole story: E Ride Pro’s 72V bikes alone run from 8 kW and 49 mph to 25 kW and 70 mph.
  • Range depends on watt hours. A 72V 40Ah pack holds 2,880 Wh and a 72V 50Ah pack 3,600 Wh.
  • Most 72V bikes suit experienced adults, and many are listed for off-road use only.

What 72V means

The 72V on the spec sheet is the battery’s nominal voltage, the electrical pressure it supplies to the motor controller. Cells wired in series build that voltage, so a 72V pack reads higher when full and lower near empty. Our guide to battery voltage from 36V to 72V explains the cell math, and it applies to dirt bikes too.

Power is volts multiplied by amps. At the same current, a 72V system makes 50% more power than a 48V one and 20% more than a 60V one. Or it makes the same power with less current, which means less heat in the wiring, controller and motor on long climbs and hard launches.

Some makers list 74V packs, such as the 74V 60Ah battery in the Surron Ultra Bee HP SW and the Arctic Leopard XE Pro R. Our filters group them with 72V.

48V vs 60V vs 72V on a dirt bike

In our catalog, each voltage step lines up with a size and power class.

  • 48V: minis and entry trail bikes. The NAVEE Storm G pairs a 48V 22.5Ah battery with a 2000 W motor for 34 mph, and the NANROBOT GTR pairs a 48V 20.7Ah battery with a 2,000 W peak motor for 36 mph.
  • 60V: the light trail class. The Surron Light Bee X carries a removable 60V 40Ah pack and an 8 kW peak motor. The Talaria Sting R Off-Road carries 60V 45Ah (2,700 Wh), also at 8 kW peak.
  • 72V: stronger trail and enduro bikes, plus a few powerful minis. The Talaria Sting MX5 Pro moves the Sting to 72V 40Ah (2,880 Wh) and a 13.4 kW peak motor, and Talaria says it has about 45% more power than its 60V Stings.
  • Above 72V: full-size flagships go higher, such as the 88V Talaria Dragon 2025 and the 96V Talaria Komodo 2025.

The NAVEE lineup shows the climb in one family: the 48V Storm G (34 mph, 115.7 lbs), the 72V Storm X (10 kW peak, 53.1 mph, 130 lbs) and the 72V Storm X Pro (17 kW peak mid-drive, 59.4 mph, 149.9 lbs).

Volts are not the whole story

Every E Ride Pro dirt bike we carry runs a 72V battery, and they are very different bikes.

  • E Ride Pro Mini R: 8 kW peak (3 kW rated), 50 mph, 0 to 30 mph in about 3 seconds, a 26.7 in seat and a 143 lb rider limit.
  • E Ride Pro PRO-S: 8 kW peak, 49 mph, 0 to 30 mph in 2.4 seconds, 127 lb.
  • E Ride Pro PRO SS 2.0: 12 kW peak (5 kW rated), 60 mph, 0 to 30 mph in 2.36 seconds, 139 lb.
  • E Ride Pro PRO 4.0: 18 kW peak (7 kW rated), 60 mph, 0 to 30 mph in about 2 seconds, 167 lb.
  • E Ride Pro SR: 25 kW peak (10 kW rated), 70 mph, 0 to 30 mph in 1.8 seconds, 183 lb.

Voltage sets the ceiling. The motor, controller and gearing decide how close a bike gets to it. Compare peak and rated power, torque and weight together, not just the battery label.

Weight does not follow voltage either. The 72V PRO SS 2.0 lists 139 lb, less than the 145 lb of the 60V Sting R Off-Road, while Surron lists a 195 lb curb weight for the Ultra Bee HP SW.

Range and charging at 72V

Voltage does not decide range. Watt hours do. Our guide to electric dirt bike range shows how to turn them into real trail miles.

  • 72V 30Ah: E Ride Pro lists 2100Wh for the Mini R, rated for 40+ miles at 20 mph.
  • 72V 40Ah: 2,880 Wh on the Sting MX5 Pro and 2880Wh on the PRO SS 2.0.
  • 72V 50Ah: 3600Wh on the PRO 4.0, the SS 3.0 and the SR. E Ride Pro rates the SR at 62+ miles at 25 mph or 93+ at 15 mph, and the SS 3.0 at 62+ miles at 25 mph or 99+ at 16 mph.
  • 74V 60Ah: Surron rates the Ultra Bee HP SW at 71 miles at 31 mph, and Arctic Leopard lists 105 miles for the XE Pro R.

Charging: E Ride Pro quotes 20% to 90% in 2 hours for the Mini R, PRO-S and PRO SS 2.0, and 3.5 hours for its 50Ah bikes. NAVEE quotes 4 hours for the Storm X, Talaria about 3 hours for the MX5 Pro, and Surron 2.5 hours from 20% to 80% for the Ultra Bee HP SW. E Ride Pro packs are swappable, so a charged spare can extend a ride day.

Use only the charger made for your bike. A 72V pack needs its own 72V charger. Never fit a battery of a different voltage, even if the connector fits: the controller, motor and charger are built for one system.

72V electric dirt bikes in our catalog, 74V packs included. Each maker tests range at its own speed, and the motor column shows the figure each maker lists.
ModelTop speed (mph)Range (miles)Motor power (W)
E Ride Pro Mini R Electric Dirt Bike50403,000
E Ride Pro PRO-S Electric Dirt Bike4943–
E Ride Pro PRO SS 2.0 Electric Dirt Bike60505,000
NAVEE Storm X Electric Dirt Bike53.17510,000
Talaria Sting MX5 Pro Electric Dirt Bike597513,400
NAVEE Storm X Pro Electric Dirt Bike59.47517,000
E Ride Pro PRO 4.0 Electric Dirt Bike60647,000
E Ride Pro SS 3.0 Dirt Electric Bike60626,000
E Ride Pro SR Dirt Electric Bike706210,000
Surron Ultra Bee HP SW Electric Dirt Bike5971–
Arctic Leopard XE Pro R Electric Dirt Bike63105–

Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.

Who a 72V electric dirt bike suits

  • Experienced trail riders who have outgrown a 60V light bike and want more pull on climbs and in sand.
  • Heavier riders who want power in reserve. E Ride Pro lists a 265 lb rider limit on its full-size bikes, and NAVEE lists 220 lbs on the Storm X.
  • Long ride days, where 3,600 Wh packs and swappable batteries help.
  • Not most first-time riders. A 72V launch is quick even in a low mode. Altis offers the 8 kW Delta S for first rides on its 72V Altis Delta pit bike frame, with three speed levels to grow into, and E Ride Pro lists the Mini R for experienced young riders and smaller adults up to 143 lb. Most new riders are better off starting on a lighter 48V or 60V bike.

Still deciding between a pedal bike and a motorcycle-style one? Read electric dirt bike vs dirt ebike.

Safety, gear and where to ride

More power shortens the gap between a small mistake and a big crash.

  • Start in the lowest mode on open, flat ground, and move up only when braking, cornering and standing on the pegs feel natural.
  • Check the brakes. Arctic Leopard lists 4-piston hydraulic discs with 220 mm rotors on the XE Pro R, and NAVEE lists 220 mm front and 203 mm rear hydraulic discs on the Storm X Pro.
  • Wear full gear on every ride: a full face off-road helmet, goggles, gloves, boots and body armor. Our guide to electric dirt bike gear covers each piece.
  • Ride where it is allowed. The E Ride Pro SR and SS 3.0, the Ultra Bee HP SW, the XE Pro R and the Altis Delta are listed for off-road use only. The road legal models in our catalog, the Talaria Sting L3E and Sting R Road Legal, both run 60V. Private land with permission, OHV parks, tracks and trails open to off-road motorcycles are the usual places, so check your state and land manager rules.

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Questions riders ask

Is a 72V electric dirt bike faster than a 60V one?

Usually, because 72V bikes pair with stronger motors, but voltage alone does not set speed. In our catalog, 72V bikes run from 49 mph on the E Ride Pro PRO-S to 70 mph on the E Ride Pro SR, by the makers’ figures.

Does a 72V battery give more range?

Only if it holds more watt hours. A 72V 40Ah pack holds 2,880 Wh, a little more than a 60V 45Ah pack at 2,700 Wh. Riding the extra power hard uses energy faster.

Is a 72V electric dirt bike good for beginners?

Most are not. They launch hard even in low modes. A new rider is usually better off on a lighter 48V or 60V bike, or on a 72V model with a gentle setup for first rides, such as the 8 kW Altis Delta S.

Can I put a 72V battery in my 60V dirt bike?

No. The controller, motor, display and charger are built for one voltage, and a different pack can damage them or create a fire risk. Use only the battery and charger the maker specifies.

How long does a 72V electric dirt bike take to charge?

By the makers’ figures, from 2 hours (20% to 90%) on the smaller E Ride Pro packs to about 4 hours on the NAVEE Storm X. Check the product page for your model.

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