The year is 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a big one for the eMoto market. A ton of bikes are coming out, and we want to give a quick look at what’s on the horizon. The theme is pretty clear: 2026 looks like the year of the midsize bike, with the 17/14 “mini bike” category exploding too. Here’s the full bike-by-bike rundown of what we know.
Midsize Bikes (The Main Event of 2026)
We joked that the midsize segment is starting to get messy in terms of pricing and positioning. There’s the upper-echelon midsize price range, then the more affordable import midsize mid-price range, and it almost feels like we’re heading toward unofficial subcategories like “midsize alpha” and “mid mid.” There aren’t any defined lines yet, but that’s clearly the direction the market is moving.
Dust Moto Hightail
This is the midsize bike we’re personally most excited for. Dust has already shown multiple iterations and they’ve been actively testing, coming out of Bend, Oregon.
We’ve been around this bike a lot at ECR and were fortunate enough to test the prototype alpha version and more recently, the more polished beta version.
We talked to Colin at Dust and they’re really close to the Gamma bike, which is the last version they need to finish before moving into full production. The Gamma uses the actual molds for the production unit, and it sounds like release is right around the corner.
On performance expectations: Colin was talking about the 40-ish horsepower range. It’s full-size wheels, a full dirt bike feel, and it has a gearbox. We think it’s going to be extremely competitive in this category, and we’re stoked to see how it evolves from here.
Bonnell 805 (and the 902)
The other big midsize focus for us is Bonnell. We talked with them and they’re planning two models:
- 805 (more midsize)
- 902 (not quite full size, but approaching Stark Varg size)
The 805 sounds like it’ll come first. It’s aimed at Ultra Bee territory or slightly bigger than an Ultra Bee. It’s still a 21/18 bike, but with big power numbers:
- specifically mentioned as 56 horsepower, which is a lot for a 211 pound bike
They basically just released it at the AIM Expo, so it likely still needs work before it’s truly available. The timeline they gave was midsummer to late summer 2026, but that’s hard to nail down.
We do know we’re going to test the bike at the end of February. It won’t be a production bike, but it should be close.
Other notes we covered:
- the bike has Sirris suspension
- it has 21/18 wheels
- geometry looks like a really great package
This midsize category is growing fast. Right now, a lot of riders are on the Ultra Bee and there’s a robust aftermarket for it, so it’s exciting to see more bikes landing right in this space.
Surron Ultra Bee (Software Update)
The Ultra Bee remains the tried-and-true industry standard in this category. For 2026, the updates sound minor and mostly software-based.
What we know:
- it sounds like it’s getting an app
- you’ll be able to tune power
- you’ll be able to set things like wheelie control
But it does not sound like there are major physical updates to the bike beyond that. For now: Ultra Bee, minor update, and we’ll wait to see what actually ships.
Talaria Komodo
This bike is one we’ve been getting asked about constantly across our content. We’ve got to put out content on it, and yes, sorry we haven’t yet.
It has exciting specs on paper. Whether that translates to riding, we’ll see.
Size-wise, it looks slightly smaller than the Dust Moto Hightail or the Bonnell bikes. It still looks like it’s putting out decent power numbers. And we’re assuming there will be a strong aftermarket response too.
The Komodo feels like Ultra Bee territory, and it seems popular already. Aftermarket support will probably complement it really well.
RFN Warrior Pro
This is another midsize bike that technically came out at the end of 2025, but it was a low key release with gray-area availability. It is now confirmed that it’s available for sale. We did get to test ride it and it’s a pretty fun bike.
There are a lot of bikes in the Warrior Pro lineup, but the one we tested was the 15 Plus which has a 21/18 option and 15 kW of power.
You can check our first ride / shakedown video where we talked through a lot of details. Overall, we enjoyed a lot about the bike.
We hope for some improvements specifically around battery range. But overall: super fun bike, and we’re going to keep riding it to see where it’s best placed.
Zero XE
This one technically came out in 2025, but it’s going to be more available in 2026.
We did a bunch of content with this bike in 2025, raced it in many different environments with different riders, did shootouts with it, and had a lot of fun. Dustin even put the Zero XE on the third-place step of the Pro podium at TKO. In 2026, it should be more readily available, and it’s absolutely a midsize contender.
Some quick hit specs:
- 21/18 wheel set (our preferred midsize setup)
- 15.5 kW power
- 4.3 kWh battery
Our unit had Sirris suspension. We expect to see a Sirris F43 and R46 shock option. That’s a known great upgrade path because it’s already proven on the Ultra Bee. So there’s a clear opportunity for upgrades on the XE.
Kayo eC2i / Tewa M3
The Kayo eC2i, also seen rebranded as the Tewa M3, is a midsize bike we’ve seen in person but haven’t fully ridden yet. Brett at Charged was able to hop on it briefly, but we haven’t had real seat time to properly evaluate it. In person, it was definitely eye-catching, and on paper it brings solid numbers to the table with a 21/18 wheel setup, 21 kW of power, and a 72V battery. Without more time on the bike, it’s hard to say exactly where it lands in the market, but it looks like it could be a strong contender in that midsize, mid-price import category. We’ll likely get proper ride time in 2026 and have a clearer opinion then.
Altis Omega
We saw hints of this one, but there are still questions. The Altis Omega sounds like it’s aiming for a more full-size bike. The marketing we heard was that they’re “coming for Stark.”
Specs we mentioned:
- 144V battery
- 60 kW peak power
- 21/18 option
It seemed like they were going full steam ahead, but something may have slowed them down. We know it’s “coming in 2026,” but we’re in a dead space where we’re not sure what’s happening at the moment.
We also explained why it wasn’t at the AIM Expo: when we talked to them there, they didn’t want to bring it yet because it wasn’t fully finished. They want to bring fully finished bikes to show off, to come correct. We respect that.
Two Brands With 2026 Bikes We Can’t Fully Talk About Yet
E Ride Pro (New Model)
We know there is a new E Ride Pro model coming in 2026, but we’re not allowed to share any real details yet. What we can say is that they are very excited about it, and they’re claiming it’s going to make the same kind of splash that the SS 2.0 did, which was a big moment for them. They sound confident, and we’re genuinely excited to see what it ends up being. We don’t know what size category it will land in, but we’re guessing, hoping, and maybe imagining that it could fall somewhere in the midsize space, possibly even in that “mid midsize” area we’ve been joking about. For now, we wait and see.
They did already release an update to the E Ride Pro Mini called the Mini R. This bike saw a bump in battery, power and suspension. We got to test it early on and found out that these changes make it a super capable little bike!
Arctic Leopard (New Model)
Arctic Leopard also confirmed they have a new bike coming in 2026, and while we can’t share details there either, it may land in a similar general category. What we did point out is their track record. Their midsize bike absolutely crushed our battery range test, and time and time again Arctic Leopard seems to win on range. We’ve said it before: we don’t know what they’re doing in those batteries, but they keep delivering impressive results. They told us we should expect to see this new bike sometime in the summer, and it won’t be the only model they’re releasing this year.
17/14 “Mini Bike” Category (Not Quite Pit Bike)
We’ve started calling this the “mini bike” category because it’s not quite pit bike territory. Pit bikes have smaller wheels, feel smaller and more compact, while this 17/14 wheel size class sits in that lightweight e-moto space but with larger wheels and more serious capability. It’s its own thing at this point.
Arctic Leopard XF Pro
In this category, Arctic Leopard is releasing the XF Pro. It runs a 17/14 wheel setup, a 72V battery, and 12 kW of power. Based on history, we’re expecting strong battery performance from it. We can’t say definitively that it will have the best range in the class, but if past tests are any indicator, they’re going to be right at the top. We joked that they don’t “kill” it in battery range because it’s hard to kill one of their bikes in a range test. They just consistently crush it. By the time this content goes live, the XF Pro may already be available.
Electro & Co: A Completely Overhauled Lineup
Electro & Co is probably the biggest story in the 17/14 space right now because they completely overhauled their lineup. The new RTR XL line moves into the 17/14 wheel size with a longer swingarm, longer fork, and bigger wheels overall. Then there’s the RTR XL Alpha, which bumps power from 16 kW up to 18 kW and runs a 92V battery. We called it a beast, a lot of performance packed into a relatively small chassis.
They didn’t stop there. The smaller RTR lineup has also been reworked. The RTR Light remains, what we rode last year as the RTR is now called the RTR Sport, and they’re introducing the RTR Alpha in that smaller chassis as well. That bike also runs 92V and 18 kW, which is crazy power in such a compact package. Electro & Co is calling it the fastest pit bike on the planet.
And they’re not just releasing bikes. They also introduced a drift cart that immediately grabbed our attention. It has a 40 mph top speed, and Austin, the CEO of Electro & Co, told Tucker it feels like 1000 horsepower because you’re sitting so low to the ground with almost no rear traction. It runs drift-specific rear tires, not standard go-kart tires, and it looks like it will be incredibly easy to break traction. We joked that parking lots should beware. It looks like a ton of fun and we’re excited to try it.
Altis Delta
Altis is also entering the 17/14 category with the Delta. It runs 17/14 wheels, a 72V battery, and 13 kW of power. Aesthetically, it looks a lot like the Altis Sigma, which we like. When we saw it at AIM Expo, one thing that immediately stood out was that it still has the massive brakes from their bigger bikes, scaled down into this smaller platform. It will likely be fast, and it appears to have simplified suspension with no rear linkage. It even has a crossbar pad, which we liked and joked really tied the room together. Overall, we described it as a strong option in that introductory price range and size.
Lightweight and Hyperlight Class (Still Growing After 2025)
We said 2025 was the year this class really exploded, but there’s still new development happening in 2026.
Tork Pro Sport
Tork is a new company that we saw at AIM Expo, and the bike looked really good in person. Our buddy Travis had been racing it, and they even had a race build on display. The base model runs a 72V, 45Ah battery setup and produces 16.8 kW of power. It uses a gear reduction QS motor, which we like because gear reduction reduces the chance of breaking a belt.
It runs a 19/17 wheel setup, with a 16-inch option coming. It features a quick-release seat and battery, easy access to the controller, and from what we could see, the controller sits under the rear fender for easier serviceability compared to some front-mounted designs. It uses a FarDriver controller and dual-sprung front forks. The overall vibe of the brand is that they’re racers building a race-focused off-road machine. They seem ready to push that bike hard.
Update: We have been testing this bike and will have a more content out soon.
ReRode R1 Plus
We have the ReRode R1 Plus at ECR right now. We’ve ridden it a bit and plan to spend more time on it. Right away, we noticed that the seating and plastics look more settled and streamlined compared to previous iterations. The updated plastics and seat setup make it easier to slide around on the bike. It’s rated at 17 kW, runs 74V, claims 130 pounds, and comes with FastAce suspension. We’ll be putting more seat time on it soon to form a deeper opinion.
Zero XB
We rode the Zero XB in 2025, and it should be more readily available in 2026. It’s a really fun bike that reminded us a lot of the Surron Light Bee in terms of feel and power delivery. It produces about 7.5 kW and is light, nimble, and easy to ride. It’s a solid entry-level option in the lightweight category.
Big Question Marks (But Still Worth Watching)
Segway Zaber 300
We haven’t seen the Segway Zaber 300 in person at AIM Expo because Segway only brought it to CES, but Dustin did see it there and captured some video. Segway is back in the electric dirt bike market, and this appears to be a more unique platform compared to the Light Bee-style bikes they previously released under their own name. There hasn’t been much marketing around it yet, so it may be a soft launch. What we do know is that it comes with Marzocchi suspension, and it’s good to see Segway stepping back into the space with something new.
KTM Freeride EX-C
We spoke directly with KTM about the updated Freeride EX-C. We like the original Freeride a lot, maybe even love it. The new version was overhauled, and honestly, it needed that update. Unfortunately, it was redesigned during a tough period for the company. As of now, we’ve been told the bike is being shelved. That means we wouldn’t expect to see it in 2026, but it’s not gone forever. Development has already been done, and it was shown at Supercross events in 2024 and 2025. Hopefully it eventually makes it to production.
Yamaha YE01
The Yamaha YE01 looks cool. Currently, it’s in its prototype stage, and essentially a YZF chassis with an electric powertrain. We expect that to change. We don’t expect to see it in 2026; 2027 feels more realistic. However, we should learn more about it and see further development in 2026. Yamaha makes great dirt bikes and will almost certainly have solid suspension sorted. They also invested in Electric Motion and brought them in to help with the powertrain, so they’re in good hands on that side. We’re excited to track its progress.
Honda Electric CR-E Concept
We referred to it as the CR-E in conversation, but it’s Honda’s electric CR style concept. It looks like a CR, they’ve raced it in Japan, and Trey Canard has ridden it. Honda is clearly putting development into it, and it will happen eventually. We don’t think it’s coming in 2026, maybe more like 2027. Right now, Yamaha seems closer to bringing a full-size electric dirt bike to market than Honda, but both OEMs are actively developing.
Stark Supermoto (Delivering in 2026)
The Stark Supermoto is expected to be delivered in 2026. It will come with supermoto wheels and tires, be fully street legal, and function as a true urban ripper. It will also include a portable battery charger, which we assume could fit in a backpack. If you’re commuting up to around 50 miles, that portable charger becomes important. You can’t leave your charger sitting in the stand if you’re running supermoto around town. It’s cool to see that model shipping, and we’re curious what else Stark brings next.
2026 Is Going To Be Big
This list covers the bikes we know about from established companies or brands we’re tracking closely. That doesn’t mean other bikes won’t show up in 2026. But the themes are clear. 2026 looks like a massive year for the midsize category, the 17/14 mini bike class is growing fast, and we’ll still see a handful of lightweight models in the mix. Overall, it’s shaping up to be a huge year for electric dirt bikes. If we missed something you know is coming, let us know in the video and we’ll talk about it.
