The Talaria Komodo is Talaria’s latest high-performance bike, released to the world only weeks ago. Most countries are still waiting for their first batch of Komodos to arrive. Things are getting very exciting. And for a good reason!
The Talaria Komodo is in a class of its own. With a peak power output of 32kW, coming from a 96V battery system, the Komodo isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a big step up from the Sting range, and has gone the opposite direction from Talaria’s XXX low-powered e-moto. This is a bike for serious riders, those who want to go fast or climb obstacles and push the limits.
As images and videos start appearing on the internet, we’re all waiting to see a Talaria Komodo in real life. This is a new era for Talaria, but will it be a good one? Is this the bike that will put Talaria at the top of the e-moto race?
What is so special about this e-moto? We’ve just got our hands on the Talaria Komodo, and can’t wait to put it through its paces.
When we’re not at work – working with e-motos – we’re out riding them! Just over the past few months, we’ve managed to test out almost every new e-moto there is, so we figure we’re in a pretty good position to give this one a good test!
Check out what we’ve been up to on YouTube. We figure, we’ve got enough e-moto knowledge to know when something’s going to be great!
Let’s start by diving into the facts:
Komodo Stats
The Talaria Komodo is a fast, powerful e-moto, capable of a top speed of 65 mph in its stock form. With 3 ride modes – eco, sport, and hyper, along with reverse – there is a setting for everyone. The other impressive feature is the fast charge. With a 40A fast charger, you can get up to 80% charge in one hour!
Suspension
The forks are fully adjustable air forks with 250mm of travel, while the rear shock has 90mm of travel, complete with a 500 – 720 lbs spring.
You’ll find the same-sized tires on the Komodo that are on a gas dirt bike. 21” in the front with 18” rear tires. Hydraulic disc brakes stop the Talaria Komodo, and although the Sting had a lackluster braking system that could be outperformed by the rest of the bike during hard riding, the Komodo seems – on paper at least – to solve that problem.
Dimensions
The Talaria Komodo is slightly smaller in size than a gas 450cc dirt bike and is slightly lighter. Weighing 216 lbs, with overall dimensions of 86 inches x 32 inches x 48 inches. The seat height is 36 inches.
All about Talaria
If you’re new to the electric dirt bike scene, you may be wondering who Talaria is and what all the fuss is about. Talaria was one of the original e-moto companies when e-motos were just becoming a ‘thing’. They started with the Sting MX3, a 6kW bike that has remained somewhat the same since.
Then, as riders wanted more power, Talaria released the Sting R MX4. This was a step up from the original MX3, with a 60V 45Ah battery system, giving a peak output of 8kW. The MX4 also featured upgraded parts such as bigger brake pads, a thicker rear tire, foot peg support braces, and more. In addition to the MX4, Talaria also released different variations, where the Expert edition featured a 10% peak power increase over the standard MX4, along with other upgraded parts. Shortly after, the MX5 was released with even more power and upgraded features.
Next came the Talaria X3, also known as the XXX. This bike was smaller than the first models, with a peak power output of 6.5kW, on a lightweight chassis. It featured a different design, where the battery is mounted lengthwise under the seat. It is an e-moto designed to make the e-moto market accessible to more people, keeping the cost low.
In 2024, the Talaria Dragon was announced to the world – a high-performance bike with peak power of 28kW. However, everything went quiet on this e-moto, and some people speculate it has been put on indefinite hold. That would make sense, as the Talaria Komodo is a very similar e-moto to the Dragon, but with even more power. We can’t confirm, but the Komodo may have replaced the Dragon.
Who needs a Talaria Komodo?
Everyone!
More specifically, the Talaria Komodo is aimed at those who want to go faster, jump further, and compete with similarly sized gas dirt bikes. Many riders who have had a chance to ride the Komodo say it is similar to the Stark Varg in performance, but has the light, nimble e-moto feel. That’s a great combination!
So, would everyone want a Komodo? If you love dirt bikes, this will impress you. If you’re a beginner, the Komodo would still be a great bike, just remember the zippy power. Ride within your capabilities, and be very cautious with the throttle.
We’re looking forward to getting hands-on with a Komodo to tell you how it handles at the limit and beyond. We haven’t met an e-moto we can’t break something on – and developed a robust new part to fix it. Follow our newsletter to be the first to find out.
What directly competes with the Komodo?
The Talaria Komodo is a high-performance mid-sized e-moto, so let’s start with its physical size. It is around the same size as the Surron Ultra Bee, but the Komodo has way more power – 32kW compared to 12.5kW from the Ultra Bee. Similar to the E Ride Pro SR, the Talaria Komodo is just slightly larger. As you can see, the Stark Varg is significantly larger, as this bike competes directly with 450cc gas-powered dirt bikes.
Here is a rundown on the sizes so you can compare:
Talaria Komodo
- Wheel base: 52.3”
- Seat height: 35.8”
E Ride Pro SR
- Wheel base: 49.6”
- Seat height: 33.5”
Stark Varg:
- Wheel base: 58”
- Seat height: 38”
Surron Ultra Bee
- Wheel base: 54”
- Seat height: 35”
As for power, the Stark Varg has the most amount of power, but you can’t call the Stark Varg a mid-sized e-moto, so I wouldn’t say it is a direct competitor. It is also much more expensive than the other e-motos we’re comparing!
The E Ride Pro SR would be the closest to the Talaria Komodo in terms of both size and power output. You can see the Komodo has a higher power output, but it is heavier overall. You’d need to have a side-by-side real-life test to see which bike is actually faster with quicker acceleration.
On paper, the E Ride Pro SR does 0-30mph in 1.8sec, and the Komodo does 0-30mph in 1.9sec. I’m not sure about you, but I don’t know if I could tell the difference between 1.8sec and 1.9sec! Check out the video above to unlock the full top speed.
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Our Thoughts
For a company like Talaria, which was extremely popular and then sort of wasn’t, I think this is going to be a really interesting move. From the initial specs on paper and first rider reports, this is going to be a very exciting bike.
Could this be the e-moto that puts Talaria back on the map? Perhaps. Only time will tell, but I think they’re heading in the right direction. In the meantime, if you want a high-performance e-moto right now, the E Ride Pro SR would be the obvious choice.
We have been riding the E Ride Pro SR since it was released a little while ago, already know all of the weakpoints (yes, all e-motos have some weakpoints), and already have parts that make it to the GritShift standard for hard riding. If you would like to check out the E Ride Pro SR, click here. If you can’t work out the best e-moto for you, feel free to contact our team and they can help you work out which would be best for you.
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