The verdict
The Komodo MX is the bike that tops our list, and it isn't close on paper. Talaria gives it a 32 kW peak hairpin motor, a 97.2V 45Ah battery (4,374 Wh), full-size 21/18 wheels, 250 mm of fork travel and a fast-charge system that goes from 10 to 80% in about an hour. At $5,699 on November 12, 2026 at REV Rides, that is a lot of motorcycle for light e-moto money. The catch: at about 216 lbs it is not a Light Bee, and REV showed it as unavailable the day we checked.
What we like
- 32 kW peak, 8.6 kW nominal: the most power under $6,000 on our list
- 4,374 Wh battery, about 71 miles at 28 mph per Talaria
- 10-80% in about one hour on the 40 A fast charger
- Full-size 21/18 wheels, 250 mm adjustable air fork, linkage rear
- L3e road-equipment version offered (state rules still apply)
The catch
About 216 lbs and a 35.8-inch seat: this is a full-size dirt bike, not a pit-bike-sized toy. Shorter or newer riders will feel it. And REV Rides listed every color as unavailable on November 12, so ask about the next shipment before you plan your weekend.
Who it is for, who should skip it
Buy it if
- You are an adult rider who has outgrown a Light Bee class bike
- You ride long trail days and hate waiting four hours for a charge
- You want a road-equipped version on the table (L3e), even if registration depends on your state
Skip it if
- You are new to dirt bikes or on the short side: look at the Rawrr Mantis X or the E Ride Pro SS 4.0
- You need a bike in your garage this week: stock was not shown at REV on our check date
A real dirt bike that happens to be electric
Most of the bikes people call "electric dirt bikes" are light e-motos: 120 to 190 lbs, 19-inch fronts, mountain-bike style parts. The Komodo is Talaria stepping up a class. REV Rides lists a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear (70/100-21 and 90/100-18), a 315 mm ground clearance, a 910 mm (35.8-inch) seat and a 6061 forged aluminum frame. That's the stance of a proper enduro bike.
The motor is a 96V air-cooled hairpin unit rated at 32 kW peak and 8.6 kW nominal. Talaria quotes 90 Nm at the motor and up to 754 Nm at the rear wheel with the stock gearing, and a top speed of about 105 km/h (roughly 65 mph). Those are the brand's figures, read on the dealer page, not a dyno sheet of ours. Still, they put the Komodo in the same conversation as bikes that cost twice as much.
Video: "The 2026 Talaria Komodo is FINALLY Here!", Charged Cycle Works on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the bike or the topic clearly.
The battery and the charger are the quiet stars
Range talk is cheap, so here's what Talaria actually publishes: a 97.2V 45Ah pack, 4,374 Wh, built from Samsung 50S or LG H51 high-discharge cells, and about 115 km (71 miles) when tested at 45 km/h. Ride it hard in Hyper mode on a tight trail and you will see a fraction of that. Every bike on this list works that way.
What sets the Komodo apart is the 40 A fast-charging system. REV Rides says it takes the pack from roughly 10% to 80% in about an hour. Most light e-motos here need three to four hours for a similar top-up. On a riding day, that's the difference between one long session and two.
Modes, suspension and the L3e question
You get Eco, Sport, Hyper and Reverse, plus four levels of regenerative braking. Up front there is a 43 mm closed-cartridge air fork with 250 mm of travel; out back, an adjustable piggyback shock on a linkage. That suspension is the reason this bike costs more than an XXX.
REV also lists an L3e version with road equipment. Be careful with that word: the dealer itself says the presence of L3e equipment does not guarantee you can register the bike or ride it on public roads in your state. Call your DMV before you count on it.
How the Talaria Komodo MX earns its 9.4
Our formula gives each of seven criteria a score out of 10 from the published figure, then weighs them. Here is the Talaria Komodo MX's line, with each criterion's weight in the overall score.
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price, against the catalog median (dated, US) | 6.8/10 | 25% |
| Peak motor power (kW) | 9.9/10 | 15% |
| Battery energy (Wh) | 9.0/10 | 15% |
| Weight with battery (lighter is better) | 4.2/10 | 15% |
| Published warranty | 6.0/10 | 10% |
| Road status (brand wording) | 7.0/10 | 10% |
| Charging time (published) | 10.0/10 | 10% |
Weighted together, that's 9.4/10 on our published scale, No. 1 of 14. Every criterion here is published, which helps. The full formula is on our methodology page.
Talaria Komodo MX specs
| Peak power | 32 kW peak, 8.6 kW nominal, hairpin motor (Talaria via REV Rides) |
|---|---|
| Battery | 97.2V 45Ah, 4,374 Wh, Samsung 50S or LG H51 cells |
| Weight | About 98 kg (216 lbs) |
| Top speed | 65 mph (brand) |
| Range | About 71 miles at 28 mph (115 km at 45 km/h), per Talaria |
| Torque | 90 Nm at the motor, up to 754 Nm at the rear wheel |
| Seat height | 35.8 in |
| Max rider weight | 353 lbs |
| Charging | 10% to 80% in about one hour on the 40 A fast-charging system |
| Warranty | Limited warranty: covered components for 12 months (dealer page) |
| Road status | An L3e road-equipment version is offered; the dealer says registration and road use still depend on your state. |
| Battery per $100 | 77 Wh per $100 |
| Power-to-weight | 14.8 kW per 100 lbs |
Figures are the brand's or the US dealer's, read on November 12, 2026. Anything not listed above wasn't published on the pages we read, and our formula scores it as not stated.
What's in the box
The bike, the battery and the charger. The L3e version adds road equipment (lights, signals and the parts REV lists for it). Ask the dealer whether the fast charger is the one in the box or an option for your order.
Getting started
Expect a crated bike: handlebar, front wheel or fender work, and a full charge before the first ride. Check tire pressure, chain tension and the suspension sag for your weight (the fork is air, so you'll want a shock pump). Start in Eco, learn the regen levels, then move to Sport.
Whatever bike you buy, set the softest mode for the first rides, check every bolt after the first few hours, and keep the battery charged between 20 and 80% when you store it, unless the manual says otherwise.
Hidden costs
Freight and dealer prep are usually extra on e-motos. Add a full set of riding gear, a 40 A capable charging setup if you want the one-hour top-up, a stand, and wear parts (tires, chain, sprockets, brake pads) that a 32 kW bike will eat faster than a 6 kW one.
Plan the total, not the sticker: freight or dealer prep, a full set of gear (helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, armor; see our safety gear guide), a stand, and wear parts. Road rules vary by state; read are electric dirt bikes street legal? before you ride on public roads.
Questions to ask the seller
- When is the next shipment, and can I reserve a color now?
- Does my order include the 40 A fast charger, and what outlet does it need?
- What exactly does the 12-month warranty cover, and who handles claims?
- Is the L3e version registrable in my state, in writing?
Price and sources
$5,699 at REV Rides on November 12, 2026 (REV Rides product page (Talaria dealer, US); list price shown $6,500). Shown as unavailable at REV Rides on November 12, 2026. Prices on e-motos move often: check the live price before you buy.
Sources read on November 12, 2026: revrides.com/products/2026-talaria-komodo-mx-97-2v-45ah-32kw-electric-dirt-bike
Alternatives
The three bikes closest in price, and how they differ on the published specs:
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee costs $300 more ($5,999), has less punch (24.5 kW peak against 32 kW peak), is 29 lbs lighter (187 lbs), is listed as off-road only. It scores 8.2/10, below the Talaria Komodo MX's 9.4, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Segway Xaber 300 costs $399.01 less ($5,299.99), has less punch (21 kW peak against 32 kW peak), carries 1,204 Wh less battery, is 29 lbs lighter (187 lbs). It scores 8.1/10, below the Talaria Komodo MX's 9.4, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Altis Sigma costs $400 less ($5,299), has less punch (25 kW peak against 32 kW peak), carries 972 Wh less battery, is 18 lbs lighter (198 lbs). It scores 8.8/10, below the Talaria Komodo MX's 9.4, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Head-to-heads and rankings, and the rankings where the Talaria Komodo MX appears:
