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All Bikes/Compare/Rieju Marathon 500 vs Sur-ron Light Bee X

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Sur-ron Light Bee X

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Sur-ron Light Bee X. Rieju Marathon 500: ~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant) hp, ~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources) weight, top speed ~140–150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. Sur-ron Light Bee X: ~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable) hp, ~47 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Rieju Marathon 500 Sur-ron Light Bee X
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
6 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
250 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
75 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
47 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant)
~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable)
Torque
~40–45 Nm (estimated; NOTE: official figures not widely confirmed in public documentation)
~250 Nm at wheel (motor output approximately 32 Nm before gear reduction); NOTE: Manufacturer claims ~250 Nm at rear wheel
Top Speed
~140–150 km/h (estimated)
~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h)
Weight
~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources)
~47 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated; varies significantly with riding style and terrain)
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

Rieju Marathon 500
Rieju Marathon 500
7.3/10

"A genuine off-road weapon if you can handle the ownership quirks."

Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight for adventure segment
+KTM-sourced engine reliability
Cons
Electrical reliability concerns early models
Parts availability still patchy
Vibration tiring on motorways
Sur-ron Light Bee X
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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