The 79Bike Falcon Pro and Sur-Ron Light Bee X are two of the most natural high-performance electric dirt bikes to compare in 2026. But there is an important update that changes this matchup: the MY26 Light Bee X is no longer the familiar 60V, lower-output platform many older comparisons describe.
The 2026 Light Bee X moves to a 10kW maximum-power motor and a 72V 35Ah battery. That puts it much closer to the Falcon Pro on the headline specifications and makes this comparison considerably more interesting.
So which one actually makes more sense today? The answer depends less on one giant spec-sheet gap and more on top-speed headroom, suspension and wheel setup, control technology, aftermarket depth, and what you want from the bike in stock form.
Quick Answer: Falcon Pro vs Light Bee X
Choose the Falcon Pro if you prioritize higher published top-speed headroom, a 19/19 wheel setup, Fastace suspension, NFC convenience, and a strong stock performance package available directly through WattWheelz.
Choose the 2026 Light Bee X if you prioritize Sur-Ron’s mature platform ecosystem plus newer MY26 rider aids such as wheelie control, multi-level regeneration and connected electronics.
Our main takeaway: the 2026 Light Bee X closes much of the old hardware gap. The Falcon Pro still makes a compelling stock-performance case, but this is no longer a simple “more voltage and more power” comparison.
79Bike Falcon Pro vs Sur-Ron Light Bee X Specifications
| Specification | 79Bike Falcon Pro | Sur-Ron Light Bee X MY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum / peak motor power | 10,000W | 10,000W |
| Battery | 72V 35Ah LG lithium | 72V 35Ah lithium |
| Approx. nominal battery energy | 2,520Wh | 2,520Wh |
| Published top speed | Up to 56 mph | About 50 mph / 80 km/h |
| Published range | Up to 75 miles* | About 46.6 miles / 75 km at roughly 25 mph* |
| Published torque | 410 N·m | 295 N·m at the wheel |
| Curb / bike weight | Approx. 130 lb | Approx. 130 lb / 59 kg |
| Seat height | Approx. 32.7 in | Approx. 32.7 in |
| Front travel | 200 mm Fastace 2.0 | 200 mm inverted fork |
| Wheel setup | 19 / 19 in | 19 in front / 18 in rear |
*Range figures are manufacturer-published and are not directly comparable because test conditions differ. Actual speed and range vary with rider weight, terrain, temperature, tire pressure, throttle use, battery state and setup.
The Biggest 2026 Change: Sur-Ron Closed the Power-System Gap
Older Falcon Pro vs Light Bee X comparisons often start with a large electrical advantage for the 79Bike. For MY26, Sur-Ron publishes a 10kW maximum-power motor and 72V 35Ah battery. The Falcon Pro also uses a 10kW peak-power motor and 72V 35Ah battery. On paper, both therefore sit around 2.52kWh of nominal battery energy based on voltage multiplied by amp-hours.
This means shoppers should stop treating voltage alone as the deciding factor. The more useful questions now are how each bike delivers that power, what control systems surround it, what suspension and wheel layout you prefer, and how much stock speed you actually want.
Power and Torque: More Nuanced Than the Numbers Suggest
The Falcon Pro publishes 10,000W peak power and 410 N·m of torque. Sur-Ron publishes 10kW maximum power and 295 N·m of wheel torque for the MY26 Light Bee X.
It is tempting to treat the torque figures as a direct win for the Falcon Pro, but torque specifications across manufacturers are not always measured or presented using identical methods. That makes the number useful as part of the picture, not as a laboratory-grade apples-to-apples comparison.
The safer conclusion is that both are serious 10kW-class off-road machines.
Top Speed: Falcon Pro Keeps the Headline Advantage
79Bike publishes a Falcon Pro maximum speed of up to 56 mph. Current MY26 Light Bee X specifications list roughly 50 mph / 80 km/h.
That gives the Falcon Pro more published top-speed headroom in stock form. Whether that matters depends heavily on your riding. Technical trail riders may care much more about throttle response, suspension behavior and low-speed control than a few additional miles per hour at the top end.
Either way, these are off-road performance vehicles. Do not assume either machine qualifies as a conventional street-legal e-bike. Always verify your state and local rules before using a high-performance e-moto on public roads.
Battery and Range: Same Nominal Capacity, Different Published Tests
Both bikes use a 72V 35Ah battery architecture, which works out to approximately 2,520Wh of nominal energy.
The Falcon Pro carries a manufacturer maximum-range figure of up to 75 miles. Sur-Ron’s MY26 material publishes approximately 75 km / 46.6 miles around a 40 km/h or roughly 25 mph test speed.
Those figures should not be used to declare a clean range winner. The test conditions are different.
Weight and Handling: Essentially a Draw on the Scale
The Falcon Pro is published around 130 pounds. The MY26 Light Bee X is also around 59 kg, or roughly 130 pounds. Seat height is similarly close at approximately 32.7 inches.
Handling still will not feel identical. Geometry, wheel sizing, suspension tuning, weight distribution and throttle calibration all affect how a bike behaves even when the scale reads the same.
Suspension and Wheels: 19/19 vs 19/18
The Falcon Pro uses a Fastace 2.0 inverted front fork with approximately 200 mm of travel, paired with a Fastace rear shock. Its 19-inch front and 19-inch rear setup keeps the bike symmetrical and straightforward.
The MY26 Light Bee X also publishes approximately 200 mm of front travel but uses a staggered 19-inch front and 18-inch rear off-road setup.
Controls and Technology: Light Bee X MY26 Has the More Ambitious Rider-Aid Package
The Falcon Pro includes useful modern features such as NFC unlocking, an upgraded digital dashboard, a neutral mode and 79Bike’s FOC control system.
Sur-Ron’s MY26 update adds a broader suite of rider electronics, including Surron Wheelie Control, multiple regeneration levels, connected electronics and additional safety/control functions depending on market configuration.
Aftermarket and Ownership Ecosystem: Sur-Ron Still Has the Edge
The Light Bee platform has been around longer and has developed one of the deepest communities and aftermarket ecosystems in lightweight electric off-road riding.
The Falcon Pro takes a different approach: give the rider a strong 72V/10kW stock package with premium-performance hardware from the beginning.
Value: Compare the Complete Delivered Package, Not Just MSRP
Pricing moves, dealer freight policies vary, and promotions change. Rather than freezing a competitor price into this article, compare the complete delivered cost at the time you buy.
For the Falcon Pro, check the current WattWheelz product page for live pricing, freight and availability.
Who Should Choose the 79Bike Falcon Pro?
For a deeper look at the model itself, read our full 79Bike Falcon Pro review.
- You want up to 56 mph of published stock top-speed headroom.
- You like a matching 19/19 wheel setup.
- You want Fastace suspension front and rear.
- You want a 72V 35Ah / 10kW-class package without planning immediate power upgrades.
- NFC unlocking and a straightforward digital-control package appeal to you.
For a deeper look at the model itself, read our full 79Bike Falcon Pro review in E-Bike Reviews & Comparisons.
Who Should Choose the 2026 Sur-Ron Light Bee X?
- You strongly value the Sur-Ron platform’s mature modification ecosystem.
- You want the MY26 rider-aid package, including wheelie-control and regeneration features.
- You prefer a 19/18 staggered wheel setup.
- You prioritize platform familiarity and community depth as much as raw stock specifications.
Final Verdict: Which Electric Dirt Bike Wins?
The 2026 update makes this a much closer fight than older comparisons suggest.
Falcon Pro advantage: higher published top-speed headroom, 19/19 wheels, Fastace hardware and a compelling stock-performance package.
Light Bee X MY26 advantage: a mature ecosystem plus a more ambitious suite of electronic rider controls.
On power-system basics, the gap has largely disappeared: both now publish 10kW-class output and 72V 35Ah batteries at roughly the same overall bike weight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 Sur-Ron Light Bee X still 60V?
No. Current MY26 specifications publish a 72V 35Ah battery and 10kW maximum-power motor. Older Light Bee X versions used different power-system specifications, so always confirm which model year a comparison is discussing.
Which is faster, the Falcon Pro or 2026 Light Bee X?
79Bike publishes up to 56 mph for the Falcon Pro, while MY26 Light Bee X specifications list about 50 mph / 80 km/h. Real-world speed varies with rider weight, charge level, terrain, temperature and setup.
Do they have the same battery size?
Both publish a 72V 35Ah battery, equal to approximately 2,520Wh of nominal energy based on voltage multiplied by amp-hours.
Which is better for modifications?
The Sur-Ron Light Bee platform has the more mature aftermarket and community. The Falcon Pro’s appeal is strong stock equipment and performance without requiring immediate modification.
Sources & Verification
Performance and specification claims in this comparison were checked against current product and manufacturer information available in August 2026.
- WattWheelz — 79Bike Falcon Pro product specifications
- Sur-Ron — current Light Bee X model information
Manufacturer specifications, testing methods and market configurations can change. Published speed, range and torque figures should be treated as manufacturer claims rather than guaranteed real-world results.
Last verified August 2026. This comparison refers specifically to the 2026 / MY26 10kW Light Bee X. Specifications can vary by market and can change without notice. Published performance figures are manufacturer specifications and are not guaranteed real-world results.