Is the E Ride Pro SR too powerful? Yes, and well, no. Whoever thought of putting a whopping 25 kW into a lightweight 182lb machine could be considered a genius by any big sender. But, does this electric dirt bike stand up to the demands equivalent to a 125cc gas bike but with crazy more torque?
This is where questions are being asked. For your everyday rider, someone who heads out on a level dirt track, keeps both wheels planted, and stops to smell the roses, the E Ride Pro SR is great. However, E Ride is a new company, without the years of experience that big brand-name gas dirtbikes have behind them, especially with their race data. Will the E Ride Pro SR withstand the big power?
Does the E Ride Pro SR have more power than it can safely handle? More to the point, is this at the hands of the fun police, or is it a legitimate question?
Let’s get the facts…
E Ride Pro SR Stats
These are the stats on the 2025 E Ride Pro SR:
- Peak power: 25 kW
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Battery: 72V 50Ah
- Top Speed: 70 mph
- 0-30mph: 1.8 s
- Tire size: Front: 80/100-19 Rear: 100/90-18
For comparison, the very first Surron LBX came out with only 6kW of power! The E Ride Pro SR has many times that in a similarly sized frame.
Horsepower vs Torque
The E Ride Pro SR has around 33.5 hp, which is comparable to a standard 125cc gas dirt bike. Nothing too out there so far, but consider this: with the electric motor, torque is pretty much instantaneous. This puts the acceleration at warp speed. 0-30mph in only 1.8 sec. That’s only about a quarter of a second slower than a Yamaha MT-09 road bike with 117 hp. Crazy!
In fact, electric motors have been so good that many competitions are disallowing them on the grounds that it isn’t fair. For the gas bikes. Hmm…
Then, you might be wondering about the Stark Varg. This blurs the line even further. Same size as a 450cc dirt bike, but the Varg produces more instantaneous horsepower, is faster, and by many riders’ accounts, is ‘more funner’ (says Varg owners on Reddit and Electric Dirt Riders forums!) No one has mentioned that the Stark Varg is too powerful…
The Engineering Gap: Drivetrain vs. Chassis and Components
Let’s look at the Stark Varg vs say, a YZ450 as far as construction and components go. The Varg has KYB 48mm forks and KYB rear suspension. You’ll find Brembo brakes 260mm front and 220mm rear with Pirelli MX 80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear tires. The wheelbase is 58 inches with a seat height of 37 inches.
The Yamaha YZ 450 has KYB forks with KYB rear suspension, 270mm discs on the front and 240mm rear brakes, and the tires are Dunlop 80/100-21 front and 120/80-19 rear. The wheelbase is 58 inches, and the seat height is 38 inches.
In general, as far as size and components go, they are very similar. This could be the reason you don’t hear about Stark Varg being too powerful. In the eyes of many, it’s a ‘real’ dirt bike, with an electric engine.
Going back to the E Ride Pro SR, the power is there – it’s awesome – but the frame and components are still a ‘mid-sized’ e-moto. What I mean by this, while E Ride Pro is miles ahead of its competitors from the hard riding our team has done trying to break things, some of the components aren’t at the same strength as gas-powered dirt bikes.
The E Ride Pro SR has a seat height of 33.5 inches and a wheelbase of 49 inches. A fair bit smaller than the 450cc bikes and the Stark Varg. The wheel size is smaller at 19” and 18” on the rear, brakes are smaller at 220mm front and rear with FastAce forks.
Could this actually be an advantage?
A high-powered bike in a small frame, there’s a reason why so many riders are drawn to this exciting new category in dirt bikes.
The Verdict: Fun vs. Foundational Integrity
While I’ll always love my YZ450, there’s something different about riding the E Ride Pro SR. Something exciting. Something that keeps you coming back for more.
You can’t compare the riding feel to a gas-powered dirt bike. And why would you want to? The power delivery is so different, the acceleration is nuts, and there is no lag at all. You just need to think about moving, and the bike will hole shot. It’s no wonder why X Games has banned electric dirt bikes. They’re way more flickable – cue the whip that’s defying the laws of physics. And with the small wheel base of the E Ride Pro, e-motos are way more maneuverable.
The question still remains: Is the E Ride Pro SR too powerful?
I think what many people are referring to is the power vs frame size. Mid-sized e-motos are not built to the same strength as gas-powered dirt bikes, or the Stark Varg, for that matter. Weighing only 183lbs, vs 243lbs of the YZ450, the E Ride Pro has more lightweight components. The swing arm is known to flex when sending it, the rear linkage and axle bolts aren’t as robust, the brakes aren’t as big, you can see why the question is raised.
What does this mean?
If you’re riding within the limits of the E Ride Pro SR, none of this is going to apply to you. If you’re on the MX track fully sending it, essentially treating it like a much more capable bike than it’s designed to be in stock form, that’s the time you’re going to notice the difference between components on an E Ride Pro SR and a gas-powered dirt bike.
That means you get to enter the exciting world of modding your e-moto. Upgrading the parts needed to withstand a thrashing and tailoring them to your style. Keep in mind, the E Ride Pro SR is around $6,600 at the time of writing, compared to $13,000 for the Stark Varg or $11,000 for the YZ450. The E Ride Pro SR is about half the price – leaving plenty of room for mods!
Modding your E-moto
The e-moto modding craze is here to stay. Being electric, the e-motos are much easier to work on than their gas counterparts. The aftermarket parts are plenty, and you can customize your ride exactly how you need.
- Got swingarm flex? Grab the Rouge swingarm
- Need stronger rear suspension? Check out the options here for suspension, rear linkage, and axle bolts.
- Need beefier forks? Here are some to check out
As you can see, parts are readily available, and with a basic mechanical understanding or a good ability to Google, you’ll be able to fit the parts yourself.
But, it doesn’t stop there. If you want to change the shape of your handlebars, footpegs, grips, anything really, you can. And it’s addictive!
The verdict?
Only the fun police can argue the E Ride Pro SR is too powerful. If you’re looking for a well-built, super fun, mid-sized e-moto, check out the E Ride Pro SR. It’s a great bike for everyone.
Some things to consider:
- If you’re a beginner, then yes, the E Ride Pro SR is fast, but if you respect this, you will be fine.
- If you’re a big sender, then you’ll need to upgrade some of the components to ensure they’ll withstand the ride, just as you would on any mid-sized e-moto.
- If you’ve ridden dirt bikes before, but don’t have the need to send it airborne, then you won’t need to make any changes. That is, unless you want to!
The E Ride Pro SR is a serious dirt bike that demands fun. It can’t be compared to a full-sized dirt bike, because it isn’t one. If you haven’t ridden an e-moto from the mid-sized category, do yourself a favor. Go ride one today. I can guarantee you’ll be adding one to your garage instantly.
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