โก Shopping for an Electric Dirt Bike in Mesa? Here's How to Do It Right.
You're in Mesa, the Tonto National Forest is practically in your backyard, and you want a real electric dirt bike. Not a commuter e-bike. Something with the torque to actually climb.
If you walked into our shop and asked us where to start, this is exactly what we'd walk you through: which kind of bike fits you, what it costs, where you can legally ride it around Mesa, and where to buy it.
๐๏ธ Electrix Moto Tucson: Your E-Moto HQ, Straight Down I-10
From Mesa, our Tucson showroom is about 113 miles, or roughly 1 hour 47 minutes via I-10 E. It's built around electric off-road bikes: e-motos, parts, gear and service, all under one roof.
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Address: 321 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
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Phone: (520) 422-8732
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Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
๐ What We Carry
Here's what you'll find in the Electrix lineup:
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E-motos: Surron, E Ride Pro, Ventus, Bonnell and Arctic Leopard
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Pit bikes and youth bikes: Electro & Co. (ETM) and RFN Warrior Kids
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Performance parts: Warp 9, KKE Racing, Sirris and Formula, plus parts and upgrades for Talaria
Stock changes, so call the shop before you head down to make sure the bike you want is on the floor.
๐งญ Step 1: Pick the Right Kind of Bike
Here's the first thing we'd ask you: are you looking for an e-bike or an e-moto? A lot of people search "e bike" when they really mean an electric dirt bike, and in Arizona the difference matters.
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E-bike: working pedals, a motor of 750 watts or less, and assist that tops out at 20 mph (Class 1 and 2) or 28 mph (Class 3). Treated a lot like a bicycle.
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E-moto (electric dirt bike): bikes like the Surron Light Bee and Ultra Bee. Far more powerful than e-bike rules allow, so they're treated as motorcycles, not bicycles.
Once you know you want an e-moto, here's how the lineup breaks down:
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If you're shopping for... |
Look at |
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A young rider |
RFN Warrior Kids SX-350W or SX-500W |
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A smaller pit bike |
ETM RTR XL Electric Pit Bike |
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An adult e-moto |
Surron Light Bee 2 or Ultra Bee, E Ride Pro S or SS 4.0, Ventus V1+ EVO or Bonnell 805 RX |
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A race bike |
E Ride Pro SR, one of our Race rider-tested picks |
๐ฐ Step 2: Know What You'll Spend
Here's what's listed in our bike lineup right now:
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Bike |
Listed price |
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RFN Warrior Kids SX-350W / SX-500W |
$449 / $649 |
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E Ride Pro S |
$3,599 (sale; regularly $3,999) |
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ETM RTR XL Electric Pit Bike |
$3,799 |
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2027 E Ride Pro SS 4.0 |
$4,999 |
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E Ride Pro SR |
$5,699 (sale; regularly $6,299) |
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Ventus V1+ EVO |
$5,999 |
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2026 Surron Light Bee 2 (24kW) |
$6,099 |
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2026 Surron Ultra Bee |
$6,500 |
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Bonnell 805 RX |
$8,250 |
Prices and stock change often, so call the shop to confirm before you make the drive.
๐ฃ๏ธ Step 3: Know Where You Can Ride in Mesa
Before you buy, here's where you can and can't ride in Mesa:
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Not on Mesa streets unless it's street legal, and never on sidewalks, parks, bike lanes or shared-use paths. The City of Mesa classifies Surrons, Talarias and similar bikes as motorcycles or motor-driven cycles, and says non-compliant electric motorcycles are restricted to private property.
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Yes on private property, with the owner's permission.
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Yes on designated OHV routes. Mesa sits right next to the Tonto National Forest, and the Mesa Ranger District has the Bulldog Canyon and Rolls OHV permit zones (Rolls is near Saguaro Lake, off Bush Highway). Both require a Tonto OHV permit for all motorized use, motorcycles included. It's sold on Recreation.gov: $10 for 3 days, $60 for 6 months or $80 for a year. Stay on designated routes.
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Bring the paperwork. Riding on public land in Arizona takes an OHV decal, and riders under 18 need a DOT helmet. Our street-legal guide covers the decal and what it takes to get a plate.
๐ง Step 4: Plan for Parts, Service and Upgrades
Buying the bike is only half of it. You'll want somewhere to take it when it needs work or when you're ready to make it faster. At the Tucson shop, we handle:
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Warranty support, servicing, repairs, replacements and upgrades
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Performance parts, chosen and installed by our team, from brands like Warp 9, KKE Racing, Sirris and Formula
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Model-specific parts for the Surron Light Bee and Ultra Bee, E Ride Pro, Talaria, Arctic Leopard, Ventus and more
One more thing worth knowing: new e-bikes ship unassembled no matter where you buy them. Pick yours up at the Tucson shop and it's fully assembled and ready to ride.
๐ Step 5: Got a Bike to Trade In?
Upgrading from your first e-moto? Start with our trade-in form: tell us what you've got, add a few photos, and we'll usually follow up with an estimate within 72 hours. The final offer comes after we inspect the bike in person.
๐ต What About Shops Around Mesa?
These are some of the shops you may come across around Mesa, and what each one carries, based on their own websites:
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Why riders make the drive to Electrix |
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AEO Powersports (Mesa) |
When we checked, AEO's Mesa electric dirt bikes started at $5,449. Its Stark VARG models there ran from $9,599 to $15,147. Most of its brands are gas, like KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Kawasaki and Triumph. |
Ours start at $3,599. The E Ride Pro S is $3,599, the ReRode R1 is $3,999 and the E Ride Pro SS 4.0 is $4,999. You can test ride them back-to-back before you buy. |
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Chandler Powersports (Chandler) |
When we checked, Chandler listed one electric dirt bike, a $499 Coolster E-500. It mainly sells ATVs, side-by-sides and gas dirt bikes. Its listed inventory includes Polaris, Yamaha, Kymco and Coolster. |
Our site lists over 20 electric bikes as available, from 11 brands. They run from $449 youth bikes to the $8,250 Bonnell 805 RX. We also stock parts for them and handle warranty support. |
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Archer's Bikes (Mesa) |
Archer's Bikes sells bicycles and e-bikes. None of its e-bike listings were e-motos when we checked. |
We sell e-motos like Surron, E Ride Pro and Ventus. Our parts catalog has over 500 listings for Surron bikes alone.ย |
Every shop's inventory changes, so call ahead wherever you go.
๐ Making the Trip from Mesa
Heading down from Mesa? Here's how to make the drive count:
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Call ahead to confirm the bike you want is on the floor.
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Send your trade-in form first so you show up with an estimate.
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Bring your upgrade list so we can plan parts and installs around your visit.
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Watch the hours: we close at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and we're closed Sunday and Monday.
โ Mesa Rider FAQs
Is a Surron an e-bike?
No. A Surron is far more powerful than the 750-watt e-bike limit, so Arizona treats it as a motorcycle or off-highway vehicle, not a bicycle.
Can I ride my Surron on Mesa streets or canal paths?
Streets, only if it's registered as street legal. Canal paths, no. The City of Mesa restricts non-compliant electric motorcycles like Surrons and Talarias to private property, and even street-legal motorcycles aren't allowed in bike lanes, parks, sidewalks or shared-use paths.
Do I need a license to ride a Surron in Arizona?
Off-road, you need an Arizona OHV decal to ride on public land. On the street, the City of Mesa says motorcycles need a motorcycle endorsement (Class M) and must be registered and insured, and the bike has to have street-legal equipment first, like a headlight, taillight, brake light and license plate light.
How much is a Surron Light Bee 2?
The 2026 Surron Light Bee 2 (24kW) is listed at $6,099 on our site, and the 2026 Ultra Bee at $6,500. Call to confirm current pricing.
Can kids ride electric dirt bikes in Mesa?
Yes, on private property or permitted OHV areas, on a bike sized for them. We carry youth bikes like the RFN Warrior Kids SX-350W and SX-500W. Riders under 18 need a DOT helmet off-road, and in Mesa you have to be at least 16 to ride an e-bike on public rights-of-way.
Where can I get my electric dirt bike repaired?
Our Tucson shop offers warranty support, servicing, repairs, replacements and upgrades for e-motos, plus installs for performance parts.
๐ฅ Ready to Ride?
Pick your bike. Learn the rules. Then come see us.
Electrix Motorsports Company ยท 321 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 ยท (520) 422-8732
Open Tuesday to Saturday. Call ahead before you make the drive, or check out the Tucson showroom page.
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