Sur-Ron
ActiveOverview
Sur-Ron, also known as Qiulong Technology Co. Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer of electric dirt bikes. It produces lightweight off-road models such as the Light Bee series, Ultra Bee, and Storm Bee, targeting enthusiasts seeking high-performance electric alternatives to gas-powered dirt bikes. The company is noted for its rapid growth, with over 110,000 units sold worldwide by 2023, and automation in manufacturing.124
History
Sur-Ron was founded in 2014 in Hangzhou, China, by three motorcycle enthusiasts as Hangzhou Qiulong Technology Co. Ltd. The first model, the Light Bee, launched in March 2018 and gained global popularity with over 70,000 units sold. In 2022, it introduced the Ultra Bee and Storm Bee models. By August 2022, the company had more than 100 employees and 50% robot-automated manufacturing. In 2025, it discontinued the youth model Light Bee S in favor of the Hyper Bee.126
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper Bee (youth electric dirt bike) | entry-level off-road | $3,000 - $4,500 |
| Light Bee X (lightweight dirt bike) | high-performance off-road | $4,500 - $6,000 |
| Light Bee L1E (EU road-legal variant) | street-legal lightweight | $5,000 - $6,500 |
| Ultra Bee (full-size dirt bike) | powerful off-road | $6,500 - $8,000 |
| Storm Bee (high-power dirt bike) | top-performance off-road | $8,000 - $10,000 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in Chongqing and Hangzhou, China, the centers of motorcycle production and e-commerce. By 2022, 50% of the manufacturing process was automated with robots. The company handles design, development, and production in-house.12
Notable Products
- Light Bee X - 60V lightweight electric dirt bike with 8000W peak power (2025 model) and 46 mph top speed.
- Ultra Bee - 74V full-size dirt bike with up to 21000W peak power (2025) and 59 mph top speed, EU road-legal option.
- Storm Bee - 104V high-power dirt bike with 22500W peak power and 68 mph top speed, EU road-legal option.
- Hyper Bee - 58V youth model launched 2025 with 8000W peak power and 40 mph top speed.
Reputation
Sur-Ron is praised by enthusiasts for delivering fun, lightweight electric dirt bikes with strong performance and innovative design, earning a Red Dot award. Professionals note its cutting-edge technology and rapid market adoption. Criticisms include lack of NHTSA certification for U.S. road use and discontinuation of earlier models like the Light Bee S.12