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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 SURRON HYPER BEE
For charging time, Surron claims 2.5 hours
to charge from 20 percent to 80 percent and
4.5 hours to charge from zero percent to
100 percent. That was consistent with what
we experienced using the included charger
that utilizes a standard 110-volt outlet. As
noted earlier, a second battery will cost nearly
$1000, but if you want to expand the range,
that is not too crazy considering that you don't
need to upgrade the suspension, and the fuel
and other maintenance costs of an electric
bike are a lot less than gas-powered bikes.
Speaking of maintenance, no oil changes or
air filter cleaning are a huge bonus with electric
bikes. If you will be using the bike in remote
locations, like we did during a family camping
trip, you will need to have a generator to charge
the bike. You have to plan ahead and put the
bike on the charger when it is not in use, since
you can't just grab a gas can to top it off.
In terms of durability, we have put over 170
miles on the Hyper Bee with just a bent front
brake lever after a few tip-overs, so we are
impressed with the build quality. We have put
a lot of hours on the Surron Light Bee X (this is
the model that was launched in 2018 and has
a cult-like following around the world) and the
Surron Ultra Bee model (as well as a test of
the full-size Storm Bee) and they have proven
to be extremely durable bikes. So, the Hyper
Bee has good family roots that offer confi
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dence that it will hold up to a lot of abuse.
THAT'S A WRAP
We started by saying that the new Surron Hyper
Bee changes the game for youth dirt bikes,
and after spending a couple of months putting
a lot of time on the bike and living with it, we
feel that bold statement is accurate. The great
performance of the motor, chassis, suspension
and brakes combined with the long list of great
features makes the Surron Hyper Bee a great
choice for kids or adults who want to act like
kids. Add in the low sound output that allows
kids to ride it in places that you can't ride a gas-
powered bike and the ease of maintenance,
there are a lot of great reasons to put the Hyper
Bee on your consideration list.
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2025 SURRON HYPER BEE ($2799)
ENGINE TYPE Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
PEAK POWER 5 Kilowatts (6.7 hp)
PEAK TORQUE 117 lb-ft
TOP SPEED 34 mph
MAX RANGE Claimed 31 miles but varies widely based on terrain
BATTERY PACK 50.4V/25ah Lithium Ion
CHARGING TIME 2.5 Hours (20% to 80%). 4.5 Hours
(0% to 100%)
RIDING MODES 3 Power Modes + Reverse
RIDER AIDS Remote-controlled power settings and shut off,
Remote-activated speaker for one- or two-way
communication, adjustable throttle sensitivity, tilt sensor,
Surron Energy Regenerative System (SERS)
FRAME Forged aluminum alloy
FRONT SUSPENSION 35mm inverted fork with adjustable
compression and rebound
REAR SUSPENSION Monoshock with adjustable preload,
compression and rebound
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 6.7 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 7.3 in.
FRONT WHEEL 14 in.
REAR WHEEL 12 in.
FRONT BRAKE 180mm hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE 160mm hydraulic disc
SEAT HEIGHT Adjustable 26 in. to 27.8 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE 10.2 in.
WHEELBASE 40.7 in.
WEIGHT (READY TO RIDE) 86 lbs.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
