The verdict
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 66/100 — a solid result for a looks-and-performance value bike, held back by an under-published battery spec and 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 caveat (important)
Here's the honest catch: 79Bike under-publishes the Falcon M's battery capacity (the pricier Falcon Pro clearly lists a 72V/35Ah LG-cell pack; the M's figure is murkier). Because we couldn't verify it, we leave the battery capacity blank rather than guess — and you should confirm the exact Ah rating in writing before buying. Claimed range is ~75 miles; plan for ~35 ridden hard, as usual. Don't buy on an unverified battery number.
Falcon M vs Falcon Pro (don't mix them up)
79Bike sells more than one Falcon, and they differ:
- Falcon M (this review): the lighter, more affordable model — ~8 kW peak, ~50 mph, under-published battery, ~$3,699–$4,199.
- Falcon Pro: the higher-spec version — a documented 72V/35Ah LG-cell pack, ~10 kW peak, ~56 mph, at a higher price.
If clarity on the battery and maximum power matter to you, the Pro is the better-documented buy; the M is the lighter, cheaper, style-first option.
The honest caveats
- Under-published battery. The single biggest thing to verify before you buy.
- 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 66
- Style + performance value (its strengths): genuine 72V/8 kW performance and a light chassis, wrapped in a design that stands out, for value-tier money.
- Verification + support (the drags): an under-published battery and a smaller aftermarket cap the value and support factors — the difference between a 66 and a value-tier 70s score.
- Honest by construction: we didn't invent a battery number to flatter it, and the score reflects that unknown.
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, and you'll verify the battery spec before purchase.
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 66 Score reflects real value tempered by an under-published battery and a thinner support network. Buy it for the looks and the performance if you'll confirm the battery spec first; step up to the Falcon Pro for a documented pack, 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.
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 figure (like the Falcon M's battery) is under-published, we leave it blank rather than guess.