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 50cc-class youth 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 60/100. That is a strong youth-bike result on our absolute scale: the G2 / CRF-E2 has 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, about that 60
Do not compare this score to a Sur-Ron or Stark Varg. Our VoltRipper Score rates every bike on one absolute capability scale, from a $299 kids' Razor to a full-size electric motocrosser. A youth bike is never going to score like an adult trail bike, and that is the point.
Read the G2 / CRF-E2's 60 as: strong within the kids/youth class, not powerful by adult-bike standards. The current score improved because Greenger now publishes 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 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.
What it actually is: a real youth MX bike
The current Greenger G2 is a 50cc-equivalent youth electric motorcycle. 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 OSET 20.0 Racing 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 best Honda-licensed youth MX bike we track: not built by Honda, not adult-fast, but genuinely better-equipped than toy-grade kids' bikes. Its 60 Score is the honest absolute number; inside the youth class, it is 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.
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.