Sur-Ron Unveils Most Powerful Light Bee Model
The new Sur-Ron X model joins four other Light Bee models instantly becoming the most powerful of the family
The new Sur-Ron Light Bee X has officially landed and it features more power, improved agility and upgraded suspension.
The skinny Light Bee X replaces the previous model while joining the L1E, S Ultra-Bee and Storm Bee in the now five-strong off-road line-up.
The Light Bee X features a newly developed motor that produces 10.7bhp which is a 33 per cent increase in power over its predecessor. The X has also been given a hefty acceleration advantage over the previous model, with gains of 32.5 per cent being made in that area - claimed 0-30mph in 2.7 seconds.
With peak torque at the rear wheel coming in at 196.2Ib ft, which is an increase of 11.8Ib ft against the outgoing Light Bee X, plus a top speed of 46mph, the lightweight LBX is one of the company’s most advanced bikes to ever be produced.
The Light Bee X model has been around for eight years but as a result of continued development and refinement in that time, the new power unit exceeds 5500rpm and can maintain peak power output from 1500rpm to 5000rpm.
The new Light Bee X features a re-designed pressure-forged aluminium alloy frame and thanks to its weight of just 57kg, it remains the lightest electric off-road motorcycle in its class. The bike also includes an adjustable throttle curve and comes standard with two riding modes which are Sport and Eco.
The suspension has also been upgraded aboard the new 2025 X model and features front forks with 200mm of travel along with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload, and an adjustable air pressure assist function of 80-120psi. The multi-link rear suspension system is completed by a fully adjustable 267mm cylinder rear shock absorber and a high-strength 450lbs alloy spring.
Equipped with a 60V 40Ah lithium-ion battery pack, the Light Bee X claims to achieve a maximum range of up to 46 miles at 25 mph. The lightweight battery, which weighs just 11.6kg, can be removed in a claimed 10 seconds before being recharged.
The battery system includes an automotive-grade Battery Management System (BMS) with real-time monitoring and IP67-rated protection. The recharge time for the new bike is claimed to take the battery from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in two hours.
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