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

Sur-ron Light Bee X vs Ktm Freeride E-xc

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Sur-ron Light Bee X vs Ktm Freeride E-xc. 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 E-xc: 18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source hp, 103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery) weight, top speed 80 km/h (electronically limited, est.), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Sur-ron Light Bee X Ktm Freeride E-xc
Horsepower (hp)
6 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
250 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
75 km/h
80 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
47 kg
103 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable)
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
Torque
~250 Nm at wheel (motor output approximately 32 Nm before gear reduction); NOTE: Manufacturer claims ~250 Nm at rear wheel
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
Top Speed
~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h)
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
Weight
~47 kg (curb weight)
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
Fuel
N/A – Electric vehicle. Estimated energy consumption: ~3–5 Wh/km (approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh per 100km equivalent)
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
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 E-xc
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

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