VOLUME ISSUE NOVEMBER , P73
T
he Surron Ultra Bee elec-
tric motorcycle includes
many features that you
may expect on a high-end ADV
bike, not a $6500 "entry-level"
dirt bike. You have three engine
performance maps, adjustable
traction control, adjustable
braking and coasting battery
regeneration modes, adjustable
throttle sensitivity, and even re
-
verse—that is a lot of tech. Most
importantly, though, on the trail,
the Ultra Bee is competent and
fun, even for experienced riders.
If you are not yet familiar with
Surron, the Chinese company
has created a cultlike following
worldwide for their Light Bee
electric motorcycle, which was
introduced in 2018 and is com-
parable to pit bikes. They have a
few major upsides over internal
combustion pit bikes; they are
comparatively quieter and easier
to work on with no air filters or
oil to change and no fuel need
-
ed. So teenagers and teenagers
at heart can quietly ride them in
backyards and other open areas
that would not be acceptable
with more noise. We did a test
on a Light Bee that you can read
here.
BY CYCLE NEWS STAFF I PHOTOGRAPHY BY SEAN FINLEY
ELECTRIC
FUN MACHINE
MORE CAPABLE, HIGHER-TECH, AND LESS EXPENSIVE THAN YOU THINK
