VoltRipper

Head-to-head

GasGas MC-E 5 vs Sur-Ron Hyper Bee

Sur-Ron Hyper Bee leads on current VoltRipper Score, but rider fit, legality, budget, and support still decide the smarter buy.

Comparison table

Head-to-head spec winners

GasGas MC-E 5
No availability warning recordedVerified 2026-07-24
  • Real range not published by listed sources
  • Top speed not published by listed sources
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
No availability warning recordedVerified 2026-07-20
  • Real range not published by listed sources
GasGas MC-E 5

87

VoltRipper Score

Sur-Ron Hyper Bee

95

VoltRipper Score

Awarded spec rows

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GasGas MC-E 5 vs Sur-Ron Hyper Bee

Power

GasGas MC-E 5
5 kW peak
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
8 kW peak
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+3 kW

Top speed

GasGas MC-E 5
Not published
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
40 mph
No winner awardedNeeds both published values

Battery capacity

GasGas MC-E 5
907 Wh
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
1.3 kWh
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+369 Wh

Real range

GasGas MC-E 5
Not published
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Not published
No winner awardedNeeds both published values

Weight

GasGas MC-E 5
89 lb
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
86 lb
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee3 lb lighter

Brakes

GasGas MC-E 5
Dual Hydraulic
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Dual Hydraulic
TieSame Dual Hydraulic

Suspension

GasGas MC-E 5
Full
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Full
TieSame Full

Warranty

GasGas MC-E 5
Not published
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Not published
No winner awardedNeeds both published values

Delivered price

GasGas MC-E 5
$5,874 delivered ($5,449 + $425 shipping)
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
$2,899 street + shipping unknown
No winner awardedShipping unknown

Score breakdown

Power

/22 pts

GasGas MC-E 520
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee22
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+2 pts

Range

/20 pts

GasGas MC-E 513
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee13
TieSame points

Chassis

/18 pts

GasGas MC-E 518
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee17
GasGas MC-E 5+1 pts

Value

/15 pts

GasGas MC-E 59
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee13
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+4 pts

Support

/12 pts

GasGas MC-E 59
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee9
TieSame points

Ergonomics

/8 pts

GasGas MC-E 55
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee7
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+2 pts

Versatility

/5 pts

GasGas MC-E 54
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee4
TieSame points

What works

  • The value pick of three identical bikes: the same KTM-group 5 kW platform for $5,449 - roughly $350-400 less than the SX-E 5 or EE 5
  • Same 907 Wh KTM PowerPack, water-cooled motor, six modes, WP 205/193 mm suspension, and 160 mm hydraulic discs as its pricier siblings
  • Backed by the KTM/GasGas dealer network for parts and service

Trade-offs

  • Still $5,449 before a $425 freight charge - a lot for a 50cc-class youth bike
  • Identical to the KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE 5 apart from red bodywork and badges
  • No published top speed or range, no display or app, and off-road only

What works

  • 8 kW peak and 40 mph in an 86 lb chassis - genuinely quick for a small-wheel bike
  • SAWC anti-wheelie control, three ride modes plus reverse, and regen, all new for 2026
  • Sur-Ron's dealer network and parts pipeline behind a youth-sized machine

Trade-offs

  • Official carrying capacity is only 121 lb - most adults exceed it
  • 58V/22Ah pack is small; 35 mi is a 25 mph steady-state claim, not trail range
  • Previous-generation 5 kW bikes are still sold under the same name - confirm 8 kW before buying