Top 5 Budget Electric Dirt Bikes That Outperform The Surron (2025)!
The CERN has been the king of electric dirt bikes for years. But what if I told you there are electric bikes under $3,000 that can actually beat it in a race? Find out in this video as we explore the top five contenders. Number five, Taria Stinger or MXV. Kicking off the list at number five is the Taria Sting or MXV. And listen, this isn’t your typical CERN clone. This thing is more like a battleh hardardened cousin that went to the gym, ditched the cheap plastic and came back with muscle. Right off the bat, the build is tighter than a stock surin. The one piece forged frame just feels more rigid. There’s less flex, less noise. If you’ve ever jumped a Surin and heard that metallic clank, cool. Appreciate the tire. stock top speed around 47 to 50 mph depending on tire size and your controller settings. But here’s the kicker. The torque delivery is smoother and more usable. You don’t get that sudden twitchy onoff throttle feeling that Cernin sometimes throws at you. It runs a 60 volt 45 LG battery. So, not only do you get better heat resistance, but you’ll also squeeze out a solid 40 to 50 m on trails with moderate riding. That’s impressive range without needing an upgrade. And it uses MX style rean braking which helps stretch it further. So why is it number five and not higher? Simple weight and agility. At around 150 plus lbs, it’s heavier than the Curin LightB. So it’s not quite as flickable. But if you’re into jumping, trail riding, or you just want less maintenance and a stronger feel, this thing’s a tank in a good way. So, yeah, it’s cheaper, better built, and gives you that big bike feel without breaking the $3,000 barrier. If you ride hard and hate tweaking settings every week, this could be your new favorite underdog. Drop a in the comments if you think is Mtorn Surin. Number four, Pro Mini. At number four, we’ve got something that looks like a toy, but rides like a weapon. The ride pro mini. Don’t sleep on this bike. It might be called Mini, but it’ll smoke a stock Cernin off the line. No cap. We’re talking 60 mph. No controller swap. Let me say that again. 6. That’s faster than a stock surlight. Faster than a modded one in some cases, and you’re still under the $2,800 mark. Show me another bike. With those numbers at this price, what makes the Mini so fast is the power to weight magic. At just under 110 lbs, paired with a 50001 plus peak motor, the torque delivery is insane. You twist the throttle, it doesn’t pull, it jumps. Honestly, this is the closest I’ve come to the feeling of a two-stroke dirt bike in an electric frame. This is not a chill commuter bike. It’s twitchy, it’s sharp, it wants to wheelie, you take it on trails, BMX tracks, or urban stunts. It just wants to play. And because it’s lower to the ground, it’s more manageable if you’re not 6’2. Now, here’s the surprise. The frame’s legit. Aluminum alloy with beefy welds, front and rear suspension that actually soaks up landings, and decent hydraulic brakes. It’s not cheap feeling like a generic Amazon emoto. You’re getting a 60V 30 L battery that’s good for 25 – 35 m depending on how hard you’re hammering it. Ride it like a bench and expect 20 plus. Chill trail session, you might stretch 40. It’s fair for the power it pushes. So, who’s this bike really for? If you’re into wheelies, jumps, or lightweight urban rips, the Mini’s got your name on it. If you want something to ride deep trails all day long or tour for 60 mi, maybe not. But if your goal is to show up to the lot and blow people’s minds with how quick your little bike is, this is the one. Certain boys won’t know what hit them. Number three, stage 2 M2 sliding into the number three spot is a bike most people haven’t even heard of. the stage to square meters. It’s not mainstream like Surin. It’s not flashy like the Ride Pro, but it’s a freaking powerhouse wrapped in stealth mode. Right out of the box, the stage 2 m throws down a peak of 8,000 W. That’s 8 kW stock. To put that in perspective, that’s more juice than a modded Cernin with an upgraded controller and battery. And guess what? You don’t need to touch a thing. It’s already tuned to rip on flat ground. This thing will clock in around 55 mph and the throttle response is buttery. No jerkiness, no lag, just smooth, confident acceleration that doesn’t freak out at the top end. The M2 has this rugged, clean frame design that screams durability. CNC aluminum welts you can trust, and MX style geometry that gives it a planted, stable feel, especially in corners. This isn’t some sketchy elix bike with flashy lights. It’s clearly built by people who ride. It comes with a 60 volt 40 battery which puts it above the mini and even the CERN light B. Expect 45 to 50 mi of range if you’re mixing it up with trails and light throttle. Heavy throttle still a good 30 plus miles and you’re not sacrificing torque to get that. What surprised me most is the balance. It’s heavier than the Mini but way more stable. It gives off that big bike feel without being awkward. Think mini motocross but electric super responsive but not sketchy at high speeds. This is the bike for people who don’t want to be basic. You’re not trying to flex a Surin logo. You’re flexing pure performance. It’s the sleeper pick that feels premium without the premium price tag. Number two, Marter. All right, we’re officially in beast mode territory. Sitting at number two is the M Arder. And I’ll be honest, this thing isn’t just faster than a CERN, it’s on another tier entirely. The EM is a 60 volt monster pushing over 10,000 W peak power. Yeah, you heard that right. 10 Q stock. Straight from the factory, no controller swap, no battery hack, no tuning app needed, just pure terrifying acceleration in a factory shell. This thing tops out at around 62 to 65 mph. And the crazy part, it gets there fast. I mean, faster than most people are comfortable admitting. It feels like a scaled down. Super moto with electric torque that’s instantly on tap. Unlike the sketchy emoto knockoffs, the EDM is dialed. You’ve got a fully forged aluminum frame, adjustable DVO style suspension, and Mura style 4 piston brakes that actually bite. This is the first Sub3 Ka bike I’ve ridden that doesn’t need an upgrade on day one. Here’s where it really separates itself. It runs a 6 to volt 45 off Samsung cell battery. That’s premium grade cells, not the cheap off-brand stuff. Range, expect 45 to 55 mi riding hard and even more if you go light on the throttle, even with all that power and torque. The handling is surprisingly nimble. It rides like a free ride meb mixed with an electric pit bike. Agile enough for trails, planted enough for road. The weight sits low, so even in tight corners, it doesn’t fight you. If this bike made your jaw drop like it did mine drop, a like. And if you think this deserves to be number one instead, wait until you see what’s coming up next. Number one Pro SR. All right, you waited long enough. Taking the number one spot is none other than the – SR. And I’ll be real with you, this isn’t just a faster bike than the Cernin. This is what the CERN wishes it could be. And the price still under 3K. Let’s talk numbers. The Ride Pro SR hits a top speed of 65 mph stock. That’s right, no mods, no tunes, no battery swap. Just twist the throttle and hold on. It leaves the Surin Light be in the dust. Even the modded ones struggle to keep up. And the acceleration, savage 0us 40 in just a few seconds, and it pulls clean all the way through. Here’s where it gets even crazier. It comes with a 60 volt 45 up battery using premium Samsung cells that gives you 50 to 60 m of real world range depending on your riding style and the BMS is smart thermal protection rean braking and it even adjusts current under heavy loads to protect your cells. Try finding that in a certain stock pack you won’t. Let’s talk about ride feel. The frame is a CSE machined aluminum beast stronger and cleaner than the light B. It has a longer wheelbase for stability at speed and the geometry feels MX inspired but still nimble in tight corners. Suspension fully adjustable front and rear. You can actually tune rebound and preload without needing to dump $1,000 into aftermarket shocks. It’s not just about speed at stops just as well as it goes. The SR comes with four piston hydraulic brakes front and rear. They bite hard and consistently no fade after to lapse or a downhill run. The throttle is smooth and progressive, not twitchy like early Sirens, and the LCD dash is clean, minimal, and gives you live metrics like temp, range, and controller load. The Ride Pro SR is what you get when a company actually listens to what riders want. More speed, more range, better suspension, and a clean, aggressive build without needing to dump another $2,000 in upgrades. So, which one would you ride? Would you trade your Surin for one of these or might your SERN to keep up? Drop your pick in the comments. I’ll be replying to the comments. And if you want sidebyside race tests, make sure you’re subscribed with notifications on. You don’t want to miss what’s
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