E Ride Pro SS 2.0 Review: 12 kW in a 63 kg Package

The electric dirt bike market is increasingly crowded at both ends of the spectrum — featherweight learner bikes below 8 kW, and brutish 25 kW machines that demand respect. The E Ride Pro SS 2.0 plants its flag firmly in the middle, and makes a surprisingly strong argument for why that’s actually the best place to be.

12 kW: Enough to Be Serious

The SS 2.0 runs a 12 kW peak brushless air-cooled motor — enough to sprint from 0 to 48 km/h in 2.36 seconds and reach a top speed of around 96 km/h off-road. Those figures put it well ahead of the Sur-Ron Light Bee X and Talaria Sting MX4, both of which top out at 8 kW.

Power delivery is aggressive but manageable. Unlike the SR’s 25 kW surge — which demands experience to use well — the SS 2.0 gives experienced riders everything they need for technical climbs and obstacle clearance without overwhelming newer ones. And if 12 kW feels soft on trails, swapping to a larger rear sprocket trades top speed for torque. You’ll drop from ~96 km/h to around 80 km/h, but the low-end pull becomes genuinely wild — more than enough for serious off-road riding.

L1e: The Road-Legal Option

Like the SE, the SS 2.0 is available in an L1e-certified configuration, restricted to 45 km/h and 3.7 kW for public road use, registerable as a moped in most EU countries. The hardware is identical across both versions — same battery, same suspension, same brakes — just software-limited for road compliance. Switching to unrestricted mode for private land use is straightforward.

Having full theft insurance on a bike this capable is a meaningful real-world advantage that’s easy to underestimate until you need it.

Battery: 2 880 Wh of Samsung Cells

The 72V 40Ah Samsung lithium pack (2 880 Wh) is swappable and charges from 20% to 90% in around two hours. Official range is 124 km — a figure that reflects mixed riding. Aggressive trail sessions will land closer to 80 km; relaxed commuting will stretch it further.

The high-voltage 72V architecture matters on long climbs: torque output stays consistent as the pack drains, which is a real advantage over 48V competitors.

Weight: Where the SS 2.0 Makes Its Case

At 63 kg with the battery installed — and 55 kg without it — the SS 2.0 is meaningfully lighter than the SR’s 83 kg. Those 20 extra kilograms on the SR represent nearly a third of the SS 2.0’s total weight. On a dirt bike, you feel every one of them in tight, technical sections.

The removable battery also opens up a practical bonus: at 55 kg the bike fits on a standard tow-hitch bicycle rack without the battery installed. Weekend trips, family holidays, track days away from home — the SS 2.0 travels without a trailer.

Suspension and Brakes

The SS 2.0 uses FastAce ALX13RC adjustable inverted forks up front and a FastAce BDA53RC rear shock — both fully adjustable for compression and rebound. One note: the spring rates are tuned for riders above approximately 80 kg. Lighter riders may find the setup slightly stiff and benefit from a softer spring or shock upgrade. For those wanting premium handling, Fox, Marzocchi, or the Manitou Dorado Expert are proven upgrades on this platform.

Braking is handled by hydraulic discs with regenerative braking in three positions (off / low / high). The regen adds modest range recovery on descents and gives deceleration a natural, connected feel.

The rear swingarm is narrower than on the 3.0 or SR, which limits maximum rear tyre width. With the right off-road rubber on the 2.75-19 front and 3.00-18 rear, it handles most terrain types confidently.

Display and Ergonomics

The large colour display is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade — bright, readable in sunlight, and clean in layout. Seat height is 830 mm and the maximum load capacity is 220 kg, which comfortably accommodates heavier riders and gear.

Verdict

The SS 2.0 is the pragmatist’s pick in the E Ride Pro range. It doesn’t have the SR’s headline power figure, but in most real-world riding scenarios — technical trails, tight tracks, daily commutes, weekend trips — the weight advantage more than compensates. A 63 kg bike with 12 kW of instant torque and L1e registration is a package that’s genuinely hard to find elsewhere.