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All Bikes/Compare/Sur-ron Light Bee X vs Ktm Freeride 250

Sur-ron Light Bee X vs Ktm Freeride 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Sur-ron Light Bee X vs Ktm Freeride 250. 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. Ktm Freeride 250: ~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, ~95 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Sur-ron Light Bee X Ktm Freeride 250
Horsepower (hp)
6 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
250 Nm
25 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
75 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
47 kg
95 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable)
~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model)
Torque
~250 Nm at wheel (motor output approximately 32 Nm before gear reduction); NOTE: Manufacturer claims ~250 Nm at rear wheel
~25 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h)
~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused)
Weight
~47 kg (curb weight)
~95 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric vehicle. Estimated energy consumption: ~3–5 Wh/km (approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh per 100km equivalent)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: two-stroke mix; real-world varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

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
Ktm Freeride 250
Ktm Freeride 250
7.8/10

"A specialist tool that rewards diligent buyers with proper maintenance history."

Pros
+Featherlight and ultra-flickable
+Explosive two-stroke power delivery
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
Top end wears quickly
Battery maintenance often neglected
Thirsty on longer rides

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Akrapovic Racing Line Full Exhaust KTM Freeride 250
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Acerbis X-Factor Handguards KTM Freeride 250
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Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40 Full Synthetic 1L
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Polisport Skid Plate Engine Guard KTM Freeride 250
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Acerbis Uniko Adjustable Brake Clutch Lever Set KTM
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