If you ever decide to take the road less traveled, a dirt bike will make all the difference.
You see, when the ancient spirit of adventure calls, you never know where shell lead you.
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Electric powertrains are a thing now, and dirt bikes have not been left behind.
Imagine instant acceleration, smooth power delivery, a quieter ride, and zero emissions!
Everyone who has tried an electric dirt bike will tell you that it is as good as it sounds.
How to Choose the Best Electric Dirt Bike
Electric dirt bikes are not created equal.
Here is a list of some of the most important traits to consider when buying a bike.
Powertrain
Just like gas-powered dirt bikes, electric bikes come in different flavors.
The former best suits young, inexperienced, or relatively light riders.
This is because the low power output makes for an easier learning curve.
This depends on a variety of factors, chief of which is the capacity of the battery pack.
Weight
The weight of a bike significantly influences its dynamics and its ideal rider.
This rule, however, doesnt hold true in all situations.
Advances in material science, for instance, now allow for light bikes to support high loads.
This way, youll adapt faster and without the need for too many tweaks and/or modifications.
The following are some of the best dirt bikes you’ve got the option to buy today.
When full, KTM estimates that the pack should be good for at least an hour of hard riding.
Further, the E-XC features a composite frame.
The 43 mm WP Xplor fork at the front has 250mm of travel.
Each setup is adjustable, though you may not need to since the seat is only 900mm high.
Kalk ORs 11kW motor is powered by a 2.6kWh, 51.8 volt, 50Ah battery pack.
Dont forget; there are three power modes you might choose from.
Power mode one, Explore, limits acceleration and the top speed to 29 mph.
Mode two, Excite, lifts some of the acceleration limits, significantly increasing sportiness.
Excel unleashes the full fury of the motor.
Its a sleek thing with distinctive sharp lines and futuristic looks.
The power modes rectify this, though, so you dont crash into someones truck on the freeway gridlock.
You should get about 91 miles of range in the city and 39 miles on the highway.
The bike can get to 85 mph, which is impressive given that it weighs more than 265 pounds.
There are four of those to choose from, namely Eco, Sport, Performance, and Overclocked.
Power delivery is smooth but quite obviously muted because of the preference for the economy.
WP forks adorn both ends of the bike, with each fork offering full adjustability.
And a pair of Brembo calipers will hastily and confidently bring the 249-pound machine to a stop.
Which is important since this bike is really fast.
Like some other bikes on this list, the Kuberg Freerider is part motorcycle, part mountain bike.
Under the seat is a 22.2Ah trapezoidal lithium-ion battery pack.
Directly in front of the pack is the motor controller, while beneath it is the motor itself.
Bultaco Brinco R Electric Dirt Bike
Bultaco has, for a long time, been known for trials bikes.
Having gone underground for a few decades, they have now been reincarnated as an electric bike maker.
We must mention the Bultaco Brinco R here, a refreshing blend of mountain and dirt bike.
The bike is powered by a 2000 watt rear-mounted drive motor.
Three power levels (Eco, Tour, Sport) determine its aggressiveness (and range).
Bultaco also added a power control feature that works a lot like your cars cruise control.
They partnered with QuietKat, and in true Jeep fashion, the bike is incredibly capable off-road.
A 14AH, 48v battery pack can initiate the bike between 30 and 60 miles.
Final Thoughts
Who says that we cant have the best of the present without harming our future?
This is what electric dirt bikes promise; speed, thrill and all without the guilt of carbon emissions.
Good electric dirt bikes dont come cheap.
Take the example of the Cake Kalk OR.
And the bike only weighs half of what motor cross bikes weigh.
The KTM Freeride E-XC is good enough and doesnt cost as much.
