Best Electric Dirt Bikes

There’s nothing quite like going off-road with your electric dirt bike.  You get all the thrill (and all the mud, lol) but all without using a traditional gas guzzler motorcycle.

Battery powered transport is really trending these days, and rightly so – so much better for the environment.

Although the electric dirt bike market is still relatively new, there are a lot of really great electric dirt bikes out on the market today.  We’ve been scouring through, and we’ve carefully handpicked our top 5 favorites to show you.  We’ve tried to pick some from different age groups, kids, teens and adults.

After that we’ve also got a buying guide for you which is super handy because it walks you through everything you might want to think about before you buy.  Plus there’s also another handy section where we answer  some of your most frequently asked questions.

The Best 5 Electric Dirt Bike

1. Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket

When we saw just how well this baby was selling, we just had to see what all the fuss was about.

When your teen sits on top of this bike, they’ll feel like a right little hell’s angel!  It’s designed with teenagers in mind, and it’s dimensions reflect that.

And it’s built for going off-road – it has 12 inch pneumatic knobby tires which can handle any type of terrain, from soft dirt all the way through to muddy trails.

It has a run time of up to 30 minutes, which is plenty of time to bring the bike up to its max speed of 14 miles per hour.  It can travel over 10 miles on a single charge.

The bike offers it’s rider plenty of control, with variable speed and intuitive hand controls, including a twist-grip throttle and hand operated rear brake.  Plus there’s rear-wheel, chain-drive for delivering real power and traction.

Although this bike is classed as being for those aged 13 up, it can actually take a rider of up to 10 stone in weight, so older teens should be quite comfortable on it too.

Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with more than 3 quarters of it’s Amazon customers rating it at a whopping 5 stars out of 5.

Amazon sometimes has really good deals on this bike, it’s worth checking the link to see if there’s a deal on it now.

2. Best Choice Products Kids Electric Dirt Bike

This has got to be the most adorable electric dirt bike for kids that we have ever seen – it even comes with little training wheels!

Your kid won’t think so though, with it’s chunky bright features and big knobby tires it looks like a monster on wheels, waiting to take the kid on their first dirt bike adventure.  And it even has a pretend exhaust pipe, to look just like Daddy’s motorcycle!  And to pump up the fun even more, it even has working headlights and a built in music system.

And while electric dirt bikes can often be rather expensive, this beauty is actually quite affordable (if not cheap).  

And it’s got to be one of the most safe bikes of its kind that your kid could go on.  It’s maximum speed is just 2 miles per hour, which is even slower than you’d have to go in a car park.  Plus, as we’ve mentioned, there’s the training wheels, so there’s no way they’re going to tip over and lose their balance.

And steering the bike around without having to worry about pedalling, is basically a great way to help your kid gain confidence in their motor skills, something this particular age group likes to be encouraged with.

Speaking of which it’s aimed at kids from 3 years of age up until they’re 6, so they can get a good three years worth of fun out of it before it goes to their younger sibling (if it hasn’t already).

3. SEGWAY Ninebot Electric Dirt Bike

If money were no object, we would have made this our number 1 pick.  It has everything you could want in an electric dirt bike, but it comes with a hefty price tag and is only suited for those with an unlimited budget.

While Segway are generally more well known for their other types of vehicles, they’ve outdone themselves here.

This is a bike for experienced, adventurous and fearless riders.  With it’s 280 watt motor, you get a boom of acceleration, as the bike zooms at 5400 rpm to go from 0 to 31 miles per hour in just 4.2 seconds!

You can even do tricks on it – whether it’s wheelies or climbing stairs!

It’s USP has to be how you can pair it up with the Segway-Ninebot App for your smartphone that lets you track both your riding stats and your route.  You can even buy a special mount to hold the phone in place as you ride.

The other thing we love about it is the Field Oriented Controls (FOC) that stabilize and adapt according to what kind of terrain you happen to be on.

We also love the dual drive system, which enhances the overall torque power of wheels, and prevents the chain from dropping out.

It has really good battery life, you get a whopping 40 miles driving range on a single charge, and then you can just swap it for another battery.

It’s super lightweight and compact at just 105.8 pounds, and can whiz around forestry no problem.

It also offers superior shock reduction, which is just what you’re looking for when going off-road.

4. Razor MX500 Dirt Rocket Adult & Teen Electric Dirt Bike

This is a great electric dirt bike for teens and kids – but this time it comes to under $1000!

It has a powerful 500 watt high torque motor, that can get the bike going up to 15 miles per hour.  And you get a decent run time on the battery, up to 40 minutes in fact.  And is able to cruise up to 10 miles on a full charge.

Accelerating is easy, thanks to the soft rubber grips with twist acceleration.  Plus you get maximum power for going uphill.  And breaking is just as easy, thanks to the hand-operated dual disk brakes.

It has big knobby pneumatic tyres that can tackle any terrain – 16 inch in the front and 14 inch in the back.  These tyres help to soften out the ride even on rough surfaces.  This is also helped along with the dual suspension.

It’s built for people of 14 years of age and upwards, and can take a maximum rider weight of 175 pounds, which is 12 and a half stone.  The riser handlebars are adjustable, so you can set them how you prefer.

5. Razor Dirt Rocket SX500 McGrath Electric Motocross Bike

When we heard that this electric dirt bike was inspired by Jeremy McGrath, we just had to check it out!

It comes complete with authentic McGrath graphics and fairing design.  So if you’re looking to buy a bike for a Motocross fan they’ll be sure to have heard of Jeremy McGrath and they’d love the chance to imitate the man himself and be McGrath on their very own matching electric dirt bike.

The real stand out feature of this electric dirt bike is the Jeremy McGrath look, and that’s what the additional cost is for.  Other than that the bike is pretty similar to the Razor MX500 Dirt Rocket.  It’s got the same maximum speed, 15 miles per hour, and the same battery run time of 40 minutes to give a driving range of about 10 miles.

It also features large pneumatic knobby tires, giving it the ability to handle any terrain, and with it’s dual suspension, you can expect quite a smooth ride even where the ground is quite uneven.

It’s easy to control, with riser handlebars and hand operated dual disc brakes.

Best Electric Dirt Bikes – Buying Guide

Ok. as promised here’s a brief walk through of everything you might want to think about to help you decide what bike to buy.

It’s always worth a quick scan just to check you haven’t forgotten about something important.

Age Group

The first thing you need to think about is whether the bike you’re looking at is appropriate for the age of the person you’re buying for.

There’s a huge market for electric dirt bikes for both kids and teens and the bikes are designed for specific age groups.  

Young kids have small, and slow bikes made for them, that will keep them in an accompanying adult’s line of vision, whereas an adult’s bike will have a powerful engine, and will roar away at great speed, with top quality battery ensuring you get a good, long run before it runs out of charge.

This difference is basically the theme for the whole buying guide. In our top 5 picks above, we’re careful to set out what age group each bike is intended for.

Maximum Speed

The fun in electric dirt bikes comes in going as fast as you possibly dare. This speed is different for everybody, depending on the age and attitude of the rider.

If the person you’re buying for is a little nervous about the whole thing, you could opt for a bike with a low maximum speed. But if the person is more of a daredevil, they’ll be looking for more speed!  

If you’re looking for a bike with a particularly low maximum speed for a small kid, then we can recommend our number 2 pick, the Best Choice Products Kids Electric Dirt Bike.

But for speed demons on the other hand then our number 4 pick, the Razor MX500 Dirt Rocket, that is unless you can afford our number 3 pick, the SEGWAY Ninebot Electric Dirt Bike.

Battery run time and driving range

For those who don’t know, the driving range of an electric dirt bike is how far it will go on a full charge, which is of course directly related to the battery run time on the bike.  The longer the battery run time, the further the distance the bike can go on a full charge.

For young kids, you don’t really want them to get too far, but for confident and adventurous older kids & youngsters, they’ll want to make the most of a full charge, even if it means several turns around the same mountain.

Wheel size and tyres

When you plan on taking a vehicle of any sort off road, the wheel size and tyres become very important.  The tyres of an electric dirt bike are very different from your regular city ebike.  They are notably bigger, and it’s this feature that helps them to navigate over rougher terrain.

As a general rule, rubber tyres with a good knobby tread that are also air filled are the best.  They help to provide the traction you need when you’re off road.  It’s worth noting at this point that after heavy use, the tyres will most likely need to be pumped again, or if the tread has gone on them, they will have to be replaced.

Brand

Brand matters.  We’ve looked at the best seller lists with online retailers, and we’ve found that certain brands of electric dirt bike make more of a splash than others, and if you’ve read our product reviews above, you’ll have spotted it.

Razor is a great little brand, with a huge range of electric dirt bikes in their portfolio.  They offer great quality at a good and reasonable price.

The other advantage of going with a good, well established brand is that when it comes to buying replacement parts or accessories, these will always be readily available.

Budget

Electric dirt bikes rarely come cheap, and even for a budget little kids one, you can expect to pay at least $100 or so.  But there is a lot of variation in price when it comes to electric dirt bikes.  And we think that once you’ve established your intended budget, you’ll have no problem at all finding a bike to match your budget.

The majority of the bikes in our top 5 picks all come under the $1000 mark, bar one exception which we just had to include because we were so blown away by it.

And it’s worth noting at this point that your budget needs to include not just the bike itself but also the necessary accessories to go with it, including any safety gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are electric dirt bikes road legal?

Most electric dirt bikes are street legal because they have proper road equipment and make very little noise.  However, the legality depends on what state you reside in, and we insist that you check this before you even think about taking your bike on the road.  

If it turns out that your electric dirt bike is not road legal in your particular state, then there are some modifications that you can make which will make it road legal, just have a quick Google to find out how (it’s beyond the scope of this article to cover that here).  

But as an important rule, we insist that riders only attempt to take a road legal vehicle out onto the road when they have come of age, can ride safely, and know and will obey the rules of the road.

How fast is an electric dirt bike?

The maximum possible speed for electric dirt bikes can vary quite considerably, and it is usually set according to what age group the bike is intended for.

An electric dirt bike for very young kids might only get up to a maximum of 2 miles per hour, whereas for older teens and adults, you can get maximum speeds of up to over 30 miles per hour.

Do electric dirt bikes have gears?

One of the reasons electric dirt bikes are so popular is that you don’t have to worry about gears and clutches.