VoltRipper

Head-to-head

KTM SX-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

KTM SX-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
KTM SX-E 5

86

VoltRipper Score

Sur-Ron Hyper Bee

95

VoltRipper Score

Awarded spec rows

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KTM SX-E 5 vs Sur-Ron Hyper Bee

Power

KTM SX-E 5
5 kW peak
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
8 kW peak
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+3 kW

Top speed

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

Battery capacity

KTM SX-E 5
907 Wh
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
1.3 kWh
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+369 Wh

Real range

KTM SX-E 5
Not published
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Not published
No winner awardedNeeds both published values

Weight

KTM SX-E 5
89 lb
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
86 lb
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee3 lb lighter

Brakes

KTM SX-E 5
Dual Hydraulic
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Dual Hydraulic
TieSame Dual Hydraulic

Suspension

KTM SX-E 5
Full
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Full
TieSame Full

Warranty

KTM SX-E 5
Not published
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
Not published
No winner awardedNeeds both published values

Delivered price

KTM SX-E 5
$6,224 delivered ($5,799 + $425 shipping)
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
$2,899 street + shipping unknown
No winner awardedShipping unknown

Score breakdown

Power

/22 pts

KTM SX-E 520
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee22
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+2 pts

Range

/20 pts

KTM SX-E 513
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee13
TieSame points

Chassis

/18 pts

KTM SX-E 518
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee17
KTM SX-E 5+1 pts

Value

/15 pts

KTM SX-E 58
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee13
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+5 pts

Support

/12 pts

KTM SX-E 59
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee9
TieSame points

Ergonomics

/8 pts

KTM SX-E 55
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee7
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+2 pts

Versatility

/5 pts

KTM SX-E 54
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee4
TieSame points

What works

  • KTM's electric 50cc-class MX bike: 5 kW peak, a water-cooled motor, and six selectable power modes that scale from first-timer to competitive Junior E-Motocross
  • Backed by KTM's large US dealer network for parts, service, and warranty support - a real edge over import youth e-bikes
  • Swappable 907 Wh KTM PowerPack and an adjustable 24.9-26.8 in seat let one bike grow with the rider

Trade-offs

  • $5,799 before a $425 freight charge and dealer setup - premium money for a youth bike
  • Mechanically identical to the Husqvarna EE 5 and GasGas MC-E 5; you are largely paying for KTM badging over the $5,449 GasGas
  • No published top speed or mileage range, no display or app, and off-road only - runtime is measured in motos, not miles

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