Sur-Ron HYPER-BEE
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee for sale
Compact chassis, 8 kW, and anti-wheelie control for developing riders.
The Hyper Bee is the smallest machine Sur-Ron builds, aimed at younger riders, smaller adults and lightweight trials-style riding. The seat sits at roughly 26.9 in, which is genuinely low, and SAWC (Sur-Ron Anti-Wheelie Control) helps keep the front wheel down while a developing rider learns throttle discipline.
- 26.9 in seat height
- SAWC anti-wheelie control
- Three ride modes plus reverse
- Lightest machine in the Sur-Ron range at 86 lb
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee top speed, range and power
The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee top speed is 40 mph, and it will cover up to 31 miles on a charge, from a 8 kW peak motor producing 185 N·m at the rear wheel. It weighs 86 lb with a 26.9 in seat.
The pack is removable, so it charges indoors and a second one doubles your ride day.
Watch it move
All videos →Sur-Ron Hyper BeeManufacturer film · 15 s
Removing the Hyper Bee batteryHow-to · 2 s
Refitting the Hyper Bee batteryHow-to · 4 s
Films supplied by the manufacturer and re-encoded for the web; the originals run to 178 MB.
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee specifications
| Motor | |
|---|---|
| Peak power | 8 kW |
| Max wheel torque | 185 N·m |
| Type | Mid-drive brushless |
| Battery | |
| Nominal voltage | 58 V |
| Capacity | 22 Ah |
| Removable | Yes |
| Chemistry | Li-ion |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 40 mph |
| Range | up to 31 mi |
| Charge time | 2 h |
| Chassis | |
| Weight | 86 lb |
| Seat height | 26.9 in |
| Front wheel | 60/100-14 |
| Rear wheel | 70/100-12 |
| Suspension travel | 6.7 in |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc |
Confirmed by eMoto Bykes, cross-checked across 2 sources on 2026-08-09.
- Sur-Ron dealer manual library and retailer specification listings
- Sur-Ron eBike USA — USD pricing
What size rider does the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee fit?
The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee has a 26.9 in seat and suits riders of about 4 ft 6 in – 5 ft 4 in (137–163 cm).
- Rider height
- 4 ft 6 in – 5 ft 4 in (137–163 cm)
- Inseam
- about 27 in or more, which most riders over 4 ft 6 in will clear easily
- Indicative age
- roughly 11 and up, with real supervision — this is not a first bike
- Seat height
- 26.9 in
- Weight
- 86 lb
Fit the rider, not the birthday — height and inseam decide this, and age is only a rough guide. If they cannot hold the bike up unaided at a standstill, it is too big, whatever the age range says.
Who the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee is for
A good fit if you are
- Developing riders who already have throttle discipline and want a low seat
- Riders around 4 ft 6 in to 5 ft 4 in, on the lowest seat we sell at 26.9 in
- Smaller adults and lightweight trials-style riding
- Anyone who wants a genuinely light machine — 86 lb, the lightest adult-power bike here
Look elsewhere if
- A first-ever powered bike, despite the low seat — 8 kW is adult power
- Young children: the seat height suits them and the output does not
- Riders wanting range, at 31 miles the shortest in the adult range
- Tall riders, who will be cramped
What it is like to ride
The Hyper Bee is the most misread bike in the range, and the reason is its 26.9 in seat — the lowest we sell. That number makes it look like a beginner machine. It is not: 8 kW is the same peak output as a Light Bee X, in a chassis weighing 86 lb. What the low seat actually buys is confidence for a smaller rider who can already handle the power, and Sur-Ron's anti-wheelie control (SAWC) helps keep the front down while a developing rider learns to be smooth. Read it as a small bike for a capable rider, not an easy bike for a new one.
Sur-Ron Hyper Bee price
The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee is $3,000 . That is firm US retail, benchmarked against live US dealer listings — freight is quoted separately against your destination.
The cheapest Sur-Ron, but not a decontented Light Bee X — it is a different machine for a different rider. Buy it for the seat height and the weight, not to save money.
How the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee compares
| Model | Peak | Top speed | Range | Weight | Seat | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sur-Ron Hyper Bee | 8 kW | 40 mph | 31 mi | 86 lb | 26.9 in | $3,000 |
| Talaria X3 Mini | 4.2 kW | 40 mph | 31 mi | 115 lb | 30.3 in | $2,999 |
Parts for this bike
We do not yet hold parts specific to the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee. Our OEM lines cover the Light Bee and Talaria platforms, and we will not list a component as fitting this machine on the strength of a shared dimension — that is how people end up returning things. 49 consumables and tools in our catalogue carry no fitment because none applies, and those work on it.
Manuals & documentation
- Sur-Ron Hyper Bee — Owner’s Manual Operation, ride modes, SAWC anti-wheelie control, charging and maintenance for the Hyper Bee.
Common questions
- What is the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee top speed?
- The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee has a top speed of 40 mph, from a 8 kW peak motor and 185 N·m at the rear wheel. Expect less into a headwind, uphill, on soft ground or with a heavier rider — that is true of every machine in this class.
- How much does the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee cost?
- The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee is $3,000. That is our firm US retail price, checked against live US dealer listings — not an indicative figure or an MSRP we hope to hit.
- How far will the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee go on a charge?
- Up to 31 miles from its 58V 22Ah pack, depending on terrain, rider weight and ride mode. The battery is removable, so you can charge it indoors, store it at sensible temperature over winter, and run a second pack for a double ride day. A full charge takes about 2 hours.
- What is the seat height of the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee?
- 26.9 inches, and the bike weighs 86 lb. Seat height decides suitability more often than power does, so if you are between models it is the number to compare first.
- What size rider does the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee fit?
- The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee has a 26.9 in seat and suits riders of about 4 ft 6 in – 5 ft 4 in (137–163 cm). As a guide that is roughly 11 and up, with real supervision — this is not a first bike, but fit the rider rather than the birthday — you want an inseam of about 27 in or more, which most riders over 4 ft 6 in will clear easily. If they cannot hold the bike up unaided at a standstill it is too big, whatever the age range says.
- Is the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee street legal?
- No. This is a high-powered electric off-road motorcycle and is not street legal in most US jurisdictions in stock form. It is intended for private land and designated OHV riding areas. California SB 586 created an "eMoto" classification effective 1 January 2026 — it classifies these machines, it does not make them street legal.
- Sur-Ron Hyper Bee or Talaria X3 Mini?
- The Sur-Ron Hyper Bee is 8 kW and 40 mph at 86 lb, on a 26.9 in seat. The Talaria X3 Mini is 4.2 kW and 40 mph at 115 lb, on a 30.3 in seat. Weight and seat height usually decide this, not power — we compare them side by side if you want the detail.
Buying the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee
- All Sur-Ron electric bikes for sale Compare the full range side by side.
- Sur-Ron parts & upgrades Genuine spares, batteries and consumables with fitment checked per model.
- Authorized dealer — nationwide shipping Real stock, correct MSO and VIN paperwork, and support after the sale. Ships from San Jose to all 50 states.
- Where you can legally ride Street legality, OHV registration and what SB 586 did and did not change.
- Delivery, freight & lead times What crated freight involves and what it costs to your address.