Rawrr Mantis Mini R
First on this list's teens weights.
8.4/10Good$2,399 Nov 12, 2026
Best electric dirt bikes for teens
Lighter bikes under 165 lbs and $5,000, ranked with weight and price counting for 65%. Check each brand's minimum age.
6 bikesPrices checked Nov 12, 2026Weights: teens profile
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No. 1 on this list · $2,399
Rawrr Mantis Mini R
6 kW max, 1,440 Wh, 115.7 lbs and a 28.9-inch seat, from $2,399.
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Top picks
Prices checked November 12, 2026.
Rawrr Mantis X
Lowest price in the top half of this ranking: $2,999, 72 Wh per $100.
8.5/10Very good$2,999 Nov 12, 2026
Talaria XXX Pro MX
125 lbs with battery, per the published spec, for $3,749.99.
7.9/10Fair$3,749.99 Nov 12, 2026
The ranking
Order set by the teens weights; the score shown is always the overall one.
Buying for a teen is about weight, seat height and control more than top speed. A lighter bike is one they can pick up after a tip-over without help. This ranking keeps bikes under 165 lbs and $5,000, and weights them 35% on weight and 30% on price.
The Rawrr Mantis Mini R comes first: 115.7 lbs, a 28.89-inch seat and app speed limits, from $2,399 (165 lb rider limit). The Rawrr Mantis X is the next size up, and the Talaria XXX Pro MX is a 125 lb option with a 31.5-inch seat for riders 16+. Always check the brand's age guidance and your state's off-highway rules, and put real gear on the rider first.
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Our No. 1 · Rawrr
Rawrr Mantis Mini R
Best for teens and small adults who want a real 72V e-moto in a smaller frame.
8.4/10Good- Peak power
- 6 kW peak
- Battery
- 1,440 Wh
- Weight
- 115.7 lbs
- Top speed
- 46 mph
- 115.7 lbs with battery: the lightest bike here
- 28.89-inch seat height
- 72V, 6 kW max, 8 HP, 46 mph (Rawrr)
The catchThe 165 lb weight capacity means an adult will outgrow it fast, and 46 mph is a lot for a young rider. Use the app limits. Stock was out or pre-order on November 12.
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No. 2 · Rawrr
Rawrr Mantis X
Best for first-time adult riders who want a light, cheap, US-assembled e-moto.
8.5/10Very good- Peak power
- 7.5 kW peak
- Battery
- 2,160 Wh
- Weight
- 139 lbs
- Top speed
- 50 mph
- $2,999: the cheapest full-size-ish e-moto on our list
- 139 lbs with battery, 34-inch seat
- 72V 2,160 Wh swappable battery, 62 miles in Eco (Rawrr)
The catch220 lb weight capacity, so heavier riders should look at the E Ride Pro SS 4.0. And 70 mm of rear travel is short for rough trails.
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No. 3 · Talaria
Talaria XXX Pro MX
Best for lighter teens and adults who want a compact Talaria with real suspension for under $4,000.
7.9/10Fair- Peak power
- Not stated
- Battery
- 2,400 Wh
- Weight
- 125 lbs
- Top speed
- Not stated
- 125 lb and a 31.5-inch seat: easy to handle
- New 160 mm linkage rear suspension, 8-inch fork
- About 2,400 Wh, 128 LG M50 cells
The catchThe page we read doesn't give a peak power figure, so our formula can't credit one. Max rider weight is 250 lb.
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No. 4 · E Ride Pro
E Ride Pro SS 4.0
Best for riders who want long range, a light-ish bike and a one-year warranty for $4,999.
9.2/10Excellent- Peak power
- 18 kW peak
- Battery
- 3,600 Wh
- Weight
- 161 lbs
- Top speed
- 62 mph
- 18 kW peak, 7 kW rated, 0-30 mph in about 2 seconds (brand)
- 3,600 Wh swappable pack: 64+ miles at 25 mph, per E Ride Pro
- Same FASTACE suspension platform as the SR, 220 mm travel
The catchAt 161 lbs it is a solid step up from the 125 lb Light Bee class, and the seat height isn't on the page we read: sit on one or ask before you buy if you are short. It's an off-road and closed-course bike, full stop.
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No. 5 · Talaria
Talaria Sting R MX4
Best for riders who want the classic Light Bee formula with a bigger battery and a 12-month warranty.
8.3/10Good- Peak power
- 8 kW peak
- Battery
- 2,700 Wh
- Weight
- 143 lbs
- Top speed
- Not stated
- 2,700 Wh LG 21700 battery, more than the Light Bee X we priced
- 8 kW IPM motor, rated at 94% efficiency (dealer)
- 143 lbs, 286 lb max load with gear
The catchThe dealer says it ships limited to 20 mph to comply with federal, state and local laws, and asks buyers not to bypass it. And it was shown as unavailable at REV Rides on November 12.
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No. 6 · Sur-Ron
Sur-Ron Light Bee X
Best for riders who want the original light e-moto, the lightest adult bike here and endless upgrade parts.
8.0/10Good- Peak power
- 8 kW peak
- Battery
- 2,040 Wh
- Weight
- 125.6 lbs
- Top speed
- 46.6 mph
- 125.6 lbs: the lightest adult bike on our list
- 8 kW peak, 196.2 ft-lb (Sur-Ron USA)
- 46.6 mph, 46.6 miles at 24.9 mph
The catch$4,600 at Luna Cycle for about 2,040 Wh, less battery than the $4,499.99 Talaria MX4. No warranty term on the pages we read, and Luna was out of stock on November 12.
Compare them side by side
| Bike | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,399 | $2,999 | $3,749.99 | $4,999 | $4,499.99 | $4,600 |
| Peak power | 6 kW peak | 7.5 kW peak | Not stated | 18 kW peak | 8 kW peak | 8 kW peak |
| Battery | 1,440 Wh | 2,160 Wh | 2,400 Wh | 3,600 Wh | 2,700 Wh | 2,040 Wh |
| Weight | 115.7 lbs | 139 lbs | 125 lbs | 161 lbs | 143 lbs | 125.6 lbs |
| Top speed (brand) | 46 mph | 50 mph | Not stated | 62 mph | Not stated | 46.6 mph |
| Warranty | 1-year | 1-year | Not stated | 1-year | 1-year | Not stated |
| Road status | Off-road only | Off-road only | Off-road only | Off-road only | Off-road only | Off-road only |
| Buy | See price | See price | See price | See price | See price | See price |
Best electric dirt bikes for teens: questions
What's the best electric dirt bike for a teenager?
On this list's weights, the Rawrr Mantis Mini R (115.7 lbs, 28.89-inch seat), then the Rawrr Mantis X and the Talaria XXX Pro MX.
Is a Sur-Ron good for a 14-year-old?
The Light Bee X is light (125.6 lbs) but makes 8 kW. Check Sur-Ron's and your state's age rules; many families start with a smaller bike and speed limits.
How fast should a teen's dirt bike go?
Use the app or mode limits: the Mantis Mini R can reach 46 mph, which is far more than a learner needs.
What gear does a teen need?
A DOT or ECE off-road helmet, goggles, boots, gloves and body armor. See our safety gear guide.