The verdict
The Torp Bike is the power-to-weight king of electric dirt bikes — a Croatian-built race machine that packs a 15 kW (20 hp) peak motor into a ~65 lb aluminum frame. Nothing else here comes close to that ratio: a Sur-Ron makes 10 kW in a 110 lb bike; the Torp makes half again the power at little more than half the weight. It earns a VoltRipper Score of 70/100 — a number that captures both its extraordinary performance and the reasons it's a specialist tool, not an all-rounder: it's expert-only, niche-supported, and ~$7,900. If raw power-to-weight is your religion, read on.
What makes it special: the ratio
Every spec here serves one goal — acceleration through lightness. The Torp runs a 15 kW peak motor with ~221 lb-ft of torque through a chain, on an all-aluminum frame that keeps it to about 65 lb — roughly half a Sur-Ron. The result is a power-to-weight ratio unmatched in the class, the kind of thing that makes the bike feel like a light two-stroke with the throttle response of an electric. It's backed by a removable 1.8 kWh battery good for a claimed ~68 miles (plan ~35 hard), a ~30-minute 80% fast charge, three ride modes (Baby Blue → Rookie Green → Bad-Ass Red), and even Bluetooth/Wi-Fi app connectivity. It tops out around 50 mph — but top speed isn't the point; how it gets there is.
This is an expert's bike
Be clear-eyed: 15 kW in a 65 lb bike is a serious handful. That much power in that little weight rewards skill and punishes mistakes. The Baby Blue beginner mode tames it, but the reason you'd buy a Torp — full-power Bad-Ass Red — is emphatically for experienced racers and freestyle riders. This is not a first bike, and it's not a relaxed trail cruiser.
The honest caveats
- Expert-only. The power-to-weight that makes it special also makes it demanding. Beginners should look elsewhere.
- Niche builder, limited support. A small Croatian maker means a thinner dealer/parts/support footprint than a Sur-Ron or Talaria — factor that into ownership.
- Premium price, stripped-down bike. ~$7,900 buys elite performance, but it's a focused race machine, not a feature-rich all-rounder.
- Off-road only. Like the class, it's not street-legal as sold (see our legality guide).
Why it scores 70
- Performance (its strength): the best power-to-weight here, genuine race/freestyle capability, fast charging — elite on the numbers that matter to its buyer.
- Support & breadth (the drags): a niche builder's limited support and the bike's narrow, expert-only usability cap the value and versatility factors.
- The 70 is honest: a specialist weapon that's stunning at its one job and impractical outside it lands mid-pack on a scale that rewards all-round usability and support.
Torp vs Sur-Ron
- Torp: ~65 lb, 15 kW — elite power-to-weight, expert/race focus, niche support.
- Sur-Ron Light Bee X: ~110 lb, 10 kW — heavier and less explosive, but far better support, aftermarket, and do-everything usability.
The Torp wins the spec fight on power-to-weight; the Sur-Ron wins the ownership fight for almost everyone. Different bikes for different riders.
Who it's for — and who should skip it
Buy it if you are an experienced racer or freestyle rider who wants the lightest, most explosive bike in the class and can handle it.
Skip it if you want a first bike, an all-rounder, or dependable long-term support — a Sur-Ron Ultra Bee or the value tier will serve you far better.
The bottom line
The Torp Bike is a genuinely special machine — the best power-to-weight ratio of any electric dirt bike we track, purpose-built for riders who can use it. Its 70 Score reflects the honest trade: extraordinary performance, narrow usefulness, and thin support. Buy it if you're an expert chasing the lightest, hardest-hitting bike here; buy almost anything else if you want an all-rounder you can live with. Comparing performance bikes? Our fastest picks 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 manufacturer and independent sources; real-world range is our own estimate, clearly labeled.