E-Ride Pro vs Sur-Ron vs Talaria: 2025 Comparison
Electric dirt bikes aren’t a fad anymore — they’ve arrived, and they’re here to stay. In New Zealand, three names keep coming up: E-Ride Pro, Sur-Ron, and Talaria. Each brand has its loyal following, but if you’re looking to buy in 2025, it’s worth breaking down how they really compare.
Company Introductions
E-Ride Pro – Built for NZ conditions, sold through local dealers and backed with parts and servicing in Christchurch. Their line-up includes the SS 2.0, SS 3.0 and the flagship SR — all designed to bring motocross-level performance to electric.
Sur-Ron – The Chinese brand that put lightweight e-motos on the map with the Light Bee X. Huge global presence, plenty of mods available, but often slower on parts support in NZ.
Talaria – A newer competitor spun out of ex-Sur-Ron engineers. Their Sting model is solid and popular overseas, with a slightly heavier build than the Sur-Ron. Availability in NZ can be patchy.
Specs Breakdown: Power, Battery, Range & Weight
| Model | Peak Power | Battery | Range (est.) | Weight | Top Speed |
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| E-Ride Pro SR | 25 kW | 72V lithium | 70+ km | ~63 kg | 100+ km/h |
| E-Ride Pro SS 3.0 | 16 kW | 72V lithium | 70+ km | ~60 kg | 95 km/h |
| E-Ride Pro SS 2.0 | 12 kW | 72V lithium | 60+ km | ~58 kg | 85 km/h |
| Sur-Ron Light Bee X | 8 kW | 60V lithium | 50–60 km | ~50 kg | 70 km/h |
| Talaria Sting | 6–7 kW | 60V lithium | 50–60 km | ~60 kg | 70 km/h |
⚡ Takeaway: E-Ride Pro leads on outright power and keeps range competitive, especially in the SR. Sur-Ron is lighter, but you feel it in less torque. Talaria sits in the middle.
Price & Value for Money
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E-Ride Pro SS 2.0: NZ$8,790
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E-Ride Pro SS 3.0: NZ$9,490
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E-Ride Pro SR: NZ$9,490
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Sur-Ron Light Bee X: 8,690
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Talaria Sting: Around NZ$8,000+ when available
💡 With Pro bikes, you’re getting more kW and more range, plus NZ-based service. Talaria often relies on grey imports, which pushes prices up and makes warranty handling trickier.
Warranty & After-Sales Support in NZ
This is where local backing matters.
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E-Ride Pro: Sold by NZ dealers with parts on hand in Christchurch. 12-month warranty and proper after-sales support.
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Sur-Ron: Sold by NZ dealers with parts on hand usually
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Talaria: Availability is patchy, no warranty support or NZ based parts
For riders who don’t want downtime, knowing parts are sitting in a Christchurch warehouse is a big plus.
Real-World Performance
Ask around and you’ll hear the same thing: instant torque is what hooks riders.
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E-Ride Pro SR: Described as “pulls like a tractor, rides like a motocrosser.” Great on steep NZ trails.
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SS 3.0: Balanced option — agile enough for technical riding, enough power for hills.
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Sur-Ron Light Bee X: Fun, nimble, but less grunt. Often modded with aftermarket controllers.
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Talaria Sting: Solid, slightly heavier; good but not as snappy as the Pro bikes.
If you can, ride all three — the difference in torque delivery is instantly clear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqMgOil1ZQA
Verdict: Which Bike Wins in 2025?
If you want global brand recognition, Sur-Ron and Talaria are proven names. But in NZ, it’s hard to look past E-Ride Pro. More power per dollar, proper NZ warranty, and the backing of local dealers means less waiting around and more riding.
👉 Ready to upgrade? Shop the E-Ride Pro range here and see why more Kiwi riders are switching to Pro.
