The verdict
The Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 is the quality choice for a young motocross rider when you want Honda-licensed styling, authorized Honda dealer access, and a real youth motocross chassis instead of a toy. The naming needs context: the old CRF-E2 URL now points to Greenger's 2025-26 G2, so this page keeps the CRF-E2 slug for search continuity but uses the current G2 specification for scoring.
On those current specs, it earns a VoltRipper Score of 83/100. That is a strong youth-bike result: our Score judges the G2 / CRF-E2 as a youth MX bike, and it earns the 83 with a 960 Wh swappable battery, 1 kW rated / 2.5 kW max motor output, hydraulic discs, an aluminum twin-spar frame, two power stages, and a much lower current MSRP than the original CRF-E2 launch price.
First, what that 83 means
The VoltRipper Score measures fitness for purpose — how well a bike does its own job — so the G2 is scored as a youth MX bike, not against a Sur-Ron or Stark Varg. On that basis 83 is a strong number, and youth bikes are not held down for being youth bikes: the fast Sur-Ron Hyper Bee scores 96.
Read the G2 / CRF-E2's 83 as: a genuinely good youth bike that does its job well. It sits below the fastest youth machines because it's a 20 mph trainer-class bike rather than a quick one — but it's well above toy-tier ride-ons. The score also improved as Greenger published the battery, peak power, warranty, and lower MSRP that were missing or stale in the older data.
Who it's for - and who should skip it
Buy it if you want a real youth MX bike for a child who is serious about riding, value the Honda-licensed dealer channel, and want a swappable-battery machine that feels closer to a small dirt bike than a backyard toy.
Skip it if your rider is near or over 99 lb — see below, because this is the number that decides the purchase — or you just want cheap casual fun, your child is already tall or fast enough to outgrow a 20 mph 12-inch-wheel bike, or you are uncomfortable with dealer fees and the added cost of a spare battery.
The spec that decides it: 99 lb
Greenger rates the G2 / CRF-E2 for a maximum rider weight of 99 lb with gear on, and that figure — not the age band, not the 20 mph — is what determines how long this bike is useful to you.
An average ten-year-old is around 70 lb. A twelve-year-old is commonly 90 lb or more, and gear adds several pounds on top. So a bike marketed from age 10 realistically has two to three years of use in it for a typical rider, and less for a bigger child. Buy it for a 10-year-old and you are buying a bike they will likely outgrow by weight well before they outgrow it by skill.
This is not a flaw, and it is not Greenger being cautious. The G2 is a light race-style chassis; the limit protects the suspension and handling, not the child. But it inverts the usual assumption, and the inversion is stark across this class:
| Bike | Rated from | Max rider weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hiboy DK1 | age 3+ | 140 lb |
| STACYC 20eDRIVE | age 9+ | 115 lb |
| Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 | age 10+ | 99 lb |
| Sur-Ron Hyper Bee | no published age | 121 lb |
The bike sold for three-year-olds carries 41 lb more rider than the Honda-licensed motocross bike sold for ten-year-olds. Weigh your rider before you shop, not after. We break the whole class down this way in our kids' electric dirt bike guide.
What it actually is: a real youth MX bike
The current Greenger G2 is a seated youth electric motorcycle built for riders stepping up from a balance bike. It uses an aluminum twin-spar frame, genuine hydraulic disc brakes, a hydraulic fork, DNM rear shock, 12-inch wheels, and a removable 48V 20Ah battery rated at 960 Wh. Greenger lists 1 kW rated output and 2.5 kW max power, with two power stages and a standard 4-hour charge time.
The official G2 page does not publish a new top-speed figure, so our catalog uses the CRF-E2's published 20 mph figure until Greenger states otherwise. That keeps the bike in the right lane: fast enough for a young rider learning real dirt-bike habits, not a mini Sur-Ron.
The Honda factor
This is a Honda Official Licensed Product, not a Honda-built motorcycle. Greenger designs, manufactures, and distributes it while licensing Honda marks and CRF-style presentation. The upside for parents is still meaningful: the bike is tied to the authorized Honda dealer channel, and it looks and feels like a small CRF rather than a generic import.
That distinction matters. You are not buying a hidden electric CRF from Honda's own factory; you are buying Greenger's youth e-moto with Honda licensing and dealer access.
The honest caveats
- Name transition. Many riders know this bike as the CRF-E2, but Greenger now presents the current version as the G2. Check dealer inventory carefully so you know which version and price you are getting.
- Fees still matter. Current MSRP is $1,799, but Greenger lists a $400 freight charge and dealer fees can change the real out-the-door price.
- Kids outgrow it. Around 20 mph and 12-inch wheels are right for the intended rider, but taller or older kids may quickly want more bike.
- Budget for a battery. Runtime is measured in hours, not miles. Greenger lists a replacement G2 battery at $800, so a second pack is a real cost.
How it compares
For a serious young MX rider, the G2 / CRF-E2 remains the name-brand quality pick: real chassis hardware, Honda-licensed presentation, and dealer support. The STACYC 20eDRIVE is lighter and better for balance-bike progression. A Razor is much cheaper for casual backyard testing. The Triumph/OSET TXP-20 is the sharper tool for young trials/race families.
See the age-by-age picks in our best electric dirt bikes for kids guide.
The bottom line
The Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 is the only Honda-licensed youth MX bike we track, and a genuinely good one: not built by Honda, not adult-fast, but genuinely better-equipped than toy-grade kids' bikes. Its 83 Score is exactly what a fitness-for-purpose read should say: a strong youth bike that does its job well, and a strong pick for a committed child rider. Buy it for real riding, dealer support, and swappable-battery convenience. Choose cheaper if this is just a casual experiment.
Go deeper on the Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 (Honda):
VoltRipper is spec-verified and data-driven. We do not claim hands-on testing of this bike. Specs and prices are cross-checked against manufacturer and review sources in our catalog; where the current manufacturer page does not publish a figure, we avoid inventing one.
FAQ
Is the Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 worth it?
For a parent who wants a real youth motocross bike rather than a toy, yes — it's the quality choice, with Honda-licensed styling, authorized Honda dealer access, and a genuine youth-MX chassis (aluminum twin-spar frame, hydraulic discs, a 960 Wh swappable battery, two power stages). It earns a VoltRipper Score of 83, a strong result because our Score judges it as a youth bike, not against adult motos. Skip it if you want the cheapest option (a Razor is far less) or a balance-style starter (a STACYC).
Why does the Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 score 83?
Because the VoltRipper Score measures fitness for purpose — how well a bike does its own job — and judged as a real youth MX bike, the G2 does its job well: an 83 reflects its genuine chassis, hydraulic brakes, dealer support, and swappable battery. Youth bikes aren't penalized for being youth bikes; the fastest of them, the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee, scores 96 — the highest on our board. The G2 sits a rung below that because it's a 20 mph trainer-class machine rather than a fast youth bike — a strong score for what it's built to do.
Is the Greenger the same as the Honda CRF-E2?
It's the Honda-licensed bike built by Greenger. The naming shifted: the original CRF-E2 has been succeeded by Greenger's current G2, so listings (and this page, which keeps the CRF-E2 slug for search continuity) now reflect the G2 specification. If you're buying new, you're getting the current G2 — confirm the model year and specs with the dealer.
What age is the Greenger G2 / CRF-E2 for?
Greenger positions it from age 10, but the number that actually decides it is weight, not age: it is rated for a **maximum rider weight of 99 lb with gear on**. An average ten-year-old is about 70 lb and a twelve-year-old is often 90 lb or more, so a typical rider gets two to three years out of it before the weight rating — not their skill or their height — retires the bike. Match it to the rider's weight first and their size and skill second, start in the lower of the two power stages, and gear your child up. See our kids guide for fitting it to your child.