Surron Light Bee vs Ultra Bee: power, battery and which rider each suits

The three Surron Bees we carry

Surron builds its electric dirt bikes in clear size steps, and we carry three of them. Each one sits in a different size and power class:

• Surron Hyper Bee: the mini and pit size Bee (16 inch wheels or smaller in our shop filters), with a 58V 22Ah battery, 40 mph and up to 35 miles at 25 mph. It is made for teens, youth and smaller riders.
• Surron Light Bee X: the light full size trail bike, with 19 inch off-road tires, an 8 kW peak motor, a removable 60V 40Ah battery, 46.6 mph and 46.6 miles at about 25 mph.
• Surron Ultra Bee HP SW: the high power full size bike, with 24.5 kW, 384 ft-lb, a 74V 60Ah battery, 59 mph and 71 miles at 31 mph.

When riders weigh the Surron Light Bee vs Ultra Bee, they are choosing between two size classes, not two trims of one bike. The Light Bee X is the one most adults can handle from the first ride. The Ultra Bee is a big step up in power, battery and speed for riders who have outgrown a light bike.

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

Power and torque: the biggest gap

The Ultra Bee HP SW makes 24.5 kW against the Light Bee X’s 8 kW peak, about three times as much. Torque nearly doubles too, from 196 ft-lb (250 Nm at the wheel) on the Light Bee X to 384 ft-lb on the Ultra Bee.

Surron lists the Ultra Bee at 0 to 31 mph in 1.84 seconds. That figure tells you how hard it pulls. On loose dirt, power like that asks for smooth throttle control and real experience.

• Light Bee X: the gentler of the two. Its power suits riders who are still building skills on trails, and its lighter build makes it easier to handle at low speed and in tight turns.
• Ultra Bee HP SW: for experienced riders who want to climb harder, accelerate faster and hold speed for longer.

Battery, range and charging

The Ultra Bee carries the larger battery: 74V 60Ah against the Light Bee X’s 60V 40Ah. Multiply volts by amp hours and that is about 4,440 Wh against 2,400 Wh, so the Ultra Bee holds a little under twice the energy.

• Range. Surron rates the Light Bee X at 46.6 miles at about 25 mph, and the Ultra Bee HP SW at 71 miles at 31 mph. The Ultra Bee goes further on paper, and at a higher test speed.
• Removable battery. The Light Bee X battery is removable, so you can carry it indoors to charge.
• Charge time. Surron lists about 4 hours for the Light Bee X. Our listing does not give a charge time for the Ultra Bee HP SW, so ask us before you order if it matters for your ride days.
• Hyper Bee. A 58V 22Ah battery, about 1,276 Wh, rated for up to 35 miles at 25 mph.

Trail range is always shorter than the rated figure. Climbing, soft ground and stop and start riding all use more energy than a steady test run.

Size, weight and fit

Fit matters more than power, so start with the numbers you can check.

• Light Bee X: an 830 mm seat (about 32.7 in), 70/100-19 off-road tires front and rear, 200 mm of front travel and a 125.6 lb curb weight.
• Ultra Bee HP SW: a full size bike (17 inch wheels or larger in our shop filters) for adult riders. Our listing does not give its weight or seat height, so ask us for both before you order.
• Hyper Bee: mini and pit size, for teens, youth and smaller riders.

Both full size Bees use a forged aluminium frame. On either one, check the seat height against your inseam: seated, you should reach the ground with at least the balls of both feet. Our guide to electric dirt bike sizes shows how to measure.

Where the Hyper Bee fits

The Surron Hyper Bee is the lightest Bee we carry, and the natural first Surron for a younger or smaller rider. It tops out at 40 mph with up to 35 miles at 25 mph from its 58V 22Ah battery.

That is still a real dirt bike speed. A child who is new to riding should start on a kids bike with speed modes a parent sets. We compare those in our kids electric dirt bike guide.

A common path through the lineup: the Hyper Bee for a smaller rider, the Light Bee X once they fit a full size frame, and the Ultra Bee only once they ride a light bike with full control.

Road use

None of the three Surron models we carry is sold as road legal, and the Ultra Bee HP SW is listed for off-road use only. Ride them on private land with permission, at riding parks and tracks, and on trails open to off-road motorcycles. Rules vary by state, so check before you ride.

If you want one bike for trail and street, read street legal electric dirt bikes before you buy.

Light Bee or Ultra Bee: which suits you

• Choose the Light Bee X if you are new to electric dirt bikes, ride tight trails, want the lighter bike to handle and load, or like the removable battery.
• Choose the Ultra Bee HP SW if you already ride with confidence, want the most power and range of the Surrons in our catalog, and have room for a bigger bike.
• Choose the Hyper Bee for a younger or smaller rider who is ready for more than a kids bike.

To see how the Bees compare with Talaria’s Sting, XXX and Komodo, read Talaria vs Surron. Browse all three on the Surron brand page or in the full electric dirt bike shop. Every order ships free to the lower 48 states, and you can split the cost with Pay in 4 at 0% APR or monthly payments with Affirm.

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