Ktm Freeride E-xc vs Sur-ron Light Bee X
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Freeride E-xc
Sur-ron Light Bee X
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
6 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
250 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
75 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
47 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable)
Torque
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
~250 Nm at wheel (motor output approximately 32 Nm before gear reduction); NOTE: Manufacturer claims ~250 Nm at rear wheel
Top Speed
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h)
Weight
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
~47 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
N/A – Electric vehicle. Estimated energy consumption: ~3–5 Wh/km (approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh per 100km equivalent)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Freeride E-xc
7.5/10
"Brilliant if the battery's healthy, avoid a degraded pack completely."
Pros
+Whisper-quiet trail access
+Near-zero maintenance costs
+Brilliant slow-speed control
Cons
−Battery replacement eye-watering expensive
−Limited range pre-2020
−Sparse dealer support network
Sur-ron Light Bee X
7.5/10
"Brilliant backyard weapon if you accept its very specific limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely fun power delivery
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Parts wait times are brutal
−Stock brakes embarrassingly weak
−Road legal in almost nowhere
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