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
Awarded spec rows
0-3
KTM SX-E 5 vs Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
| Spec | KTM SX-E 5 | Sur-Ron Hyper Bee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 kW peak | 8 kW peak | Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+3 kW |
| Top speed | Not published | 40 mph | No winner awardedNeeds both published values |
| Battery capacity | 907 Wh | 1.3 kWh | Sur-Ron Hyper Bee+369 Wh |
| Real range | Not published | Not published | No winner awardedNeeds both published values |
| Weight | 89 lb | 86 lb | Sur-Ron Hyper Bee3 lb lighter |
| Brakes | Dual Hydraulic | Dual Hydraulic | TieSame Dual Hydraulic |
| Suspension | Full | Full | TieSame Full |
| Warranty | Not published | Not published | No winner awardedNeeds both published values |
| Delivered price | $6,224 delivered ($5,799 + $425 shipping) | $2,899 street + shipping unknown | No winner awardedShipping unknown |
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
Range
/20 pts
KTM SX-E 513
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee13
Chassis
/18 pts
KTM SX-E 518
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee17
Value
/15 pts
KTM SX-E 58
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee13
Support
/12 pts
KTM SX-E 59
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee9
Ergonomics
/8 pts
KTM SX-E 55
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee7
Versatility
/5 pts
KTM SX-E 54
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee4
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