The verdict
Discontinued — read this first. 79Bike has removed the Falcon M from its lineup. Its original product page now returns a 404, and the shorter 79bike-falcon-m address redirects to the Falcon Pro (checked 2026-09-14; in July the product URL itself served the Pro page). The current range on 79bike.com is the Falcon Lite ($2,499), Falcon Pro, Falcon GT ($4,799), Lynx ($3,999), Viper S ($699) and the Yvolt Surge V ($5,999).
The closest successor is the Falcon Pro — we have a full review of it — which shares this bike's 72V/35Ah pack, 130 lb weight and 75-mile claim but steps up to 10 kW peak and 56 mph (from 8 kW and 50 mph). At $3,599 on Amazon it now costs about $100 less than the Falcon M's last street price. The Falcon Lite took over the M's 8 kW slot at $2,499, but it is a cheaper bike rather than the M renamed: a 30Ah pack against the M's 35Ah, an 18-inch rear wheel, and 138 lb against 130.
If you find a Falcon M for sale it is remaining stock — check the motor, battery and top-speed figures on the listing before you buy, because these bikes look alike and only two of them are current. Everything below describes the Falcon M as it was sold.
The 79Bike Falcon M is the style pick of the Sur-Ron-class field — a distinctive retro/scrambler-styled e-moto that stands out from the utilitarian Sur-Ron and Talaria crowd, backed by genuine performance: 72V, 8 kW peak, ~50 mph, and a light ~130 lb package. It earns a VoltRipper Score of 83/100 — a strong result for a looks-and-performance value bike, now that its 72V/35Ah (2,520 Wh) pack is verified; the main drag is a smaller aftermarket than the benchmark. Priced around $3,699–$4,199 depending on the seller, it's for riders who want to stand out without giving up real capability.
What it is: performance with a design point of view
Most bikes in this class look like variations on the same industrial theme. The Falcon M doesn't — it leads with style, and that's a legitimate reason to buy in a category where everything else looks alike. Under the looks is real hardware: a 72V system with an 8 kW peak motor, a ~50 mph top speed, a Fastace fork, Tektro hydraulic brakes, and a light ~130 lb curb weight that gives it a strong power-to-weight ratio. For a rider who wants Sur-Ron-class trail performance with standout looks, it delivers.
The battery: now verified at 72V/35Ah
79Bike's own listing for the M under-documents its battery, which is why we originally scored it conservatively. We've since verified it at 72V/35Ah (2,520 Wh) — multiple dealer and marketplace listings state it explicitly, and it's the same LG-cell pack as the Falcon Pro. With that confirmed, the M is a genuine 2.5 kWh, 72V machine. Claimed range is ~75 miles; plan for ~35 ridden hard, as usual. It's still wise to confirm the exact pack with your seller, since 79Bike's own marketing stays vague on it.
Falcon M vs Falcon Pro vs Falcon Lite (don't mix them up)
79Bike sells more than one Falcon, and they differ:
- Falcon M (this review): ~8 kW peak, ~50 mph, a verified 72V/35Ah pack (same as the Pro). Its ~$3,699 street price is now historical: the bike is discontinued, so any listing you find is old or used stock.
- Falcon Pro: the current model and this bike's replacement — the same 72V/35Ah LG-cell pack but 10 kW peak and 56 mph, at $3,599 on Amazon. That is about $100 less than the Falcon M's old street price. Buying direct from 79Bike costs $200 more, and that is the channel its warranty covers. Note 79bike charges $250 shipping, so the Pro lands at roughly $3,849 delivered; compare that figure, not the sticker.
- Falcon Lite: the new 8 kW model at $2,499 — cheaper than the M ever was, with a smaller 30Ah pack, a 52 mph top speed and a heavier 138 lb chassis.
If maximum power matters to you, the Pro is the step up. The M was the style-first option with the Pro's battery; the Lite is the budget option with a smaller one.
The honest caveats
- Vague factory battery docs. 79Bike's own listing under-documents the pack — we've verified 72V/35Ah via dealers + the shared Pro pack, but still confirm it with your seller.
- Smaller aftermarket. A newer brand with less parts/community depth than Sur-Ron or Talaria.
- Spec variance. Top-speed and price figures vary by listing (~50–55 mph, ~$3,699–$4,199) — confirm the exact bike.
- Off-road only. No street kit as sold (see our legality guide).
Why it scores 83
- Style + performance value (its strengths): genuine 72V/8 kW performance, a real 2.5 kWh (72V/35Ah) pack, and a light chassis, wrapped in a design that stands out — strong spec-per-dollar.
- Support (the drag): a smaller aftermarket and thinner brand support than the Sur-Ron/Talaria benchmark hold the support factor down.
- Why 83, not more: the verified battery lifts it into value-tier territory, but the newer-brand support and vague factory docs keep it out of the top tier.
Who it's for — and who should skip it
Buy it if you want standout retro looks with real Sur-Ron-class performance for value-tier money — its 72V/35Ah pack is now verified.
Skip it if you want a documented, verified spec sheet, the deepest aftermarket (that's Sur-Ron), or maximum power per dollar (look at the Apollo RFN Ares).
The bottom line
The 79Bike Falcon M is a genuinely appealing style-and-performance bike — a real Sur-Ron-class rival with a design that stands out and a light, quick chassis, for around $3,699–$4,199. Its 83 Score reflects strong value now that the battery is verified (72V/35Ah, 2,520 Wh), tempered by a thinner support network. Buy it for the looks and the performance; step up to the Falcon Pro for the same battery with more power, or to a Sur-Ron for the ecosystem. Comparing style against the benchmarks? Our Sur-Ron alternatives guide and Find Your Ride configurator can help.
Go deeper on the 79Bike Falcon M:
VoltRipper is spec-verified and data-driven — we do not claim hands-on testing of this bike. Specs and prices are cross-checked against the manufacturer and sellers; where a manufacturer under-documents a figure (as 79Bike does the Falcon M's battery), we verify it against multiple independent listings rather than guess.
FAQ
Is the 79Bike Falcon M worth it?
If you want a bike that stands out from the utilitarian Sur-Ron/Talaria crowd, yes — it's the style pick of the class, a distinctive retro/scrambler-styled e-moto backed by genuine performance (72V, 8 kW peak, ~50 mph, a light ~130 lb package) for around $3,699-$4,199 (VoltRipper Score 83). The main catch is a smaller aftermarket than the benchmark — 79Bike's own listing under-documents the battery, which we've verified at 72V/35Ah. Buy it for looks-plus-capability; skip it if you want maximum power or the deepest support.
How is the 79Bike Falcon M different from the Falcon Pro?
The Falcon M is the style-forward value model (72V, 8 kW peak); the Falcon Pro is the higher-output variant with more peak power. If you're shopping, confirm exactly which model a listing refers to and its specific power, battery, and price. This review covers the Falcon M, which 79Bike has since discontinued; the Pro replaced it, and the cheaper Falcon Lite took over its 8 kW slot.
What's the catch with the 79Bike Falcon M?
Two honest ones: 79Bike under-documents the battery on its own listing (we've verified it at 72V/35Ah via multiple dealer/marketplace listings and the shared Falcon Pro pack — confirm the exact pack with your seller), and the US aftermarket is smaller than Sur-Ron's or Talaria's. Neither is a dealbreaker for a style-and-value buyer, but go in eyes open — confirm parts availability first.
How fast is the 79Bike Falcon M, and how much power does it have?
About 50 mph top speed from an 8 kW peak motor, in a light ~130 lb chassis — genuine, if not class-leading, performance. It's an off-road machine, not street-legal as delivered; plan real range around a realistic figure — its verified 72V/35Ah pack is rated ~75 mi, so expect ~35 ridden hard (see our range guide).