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Electric motorbikes, explained properly.
Buying guides, ownership advice and technical explanations written by the team in the showroom. No hype, no pressure — just the things riders actually ask us before they buy.
Road legal or off road? Choose before you choose a bike
The single decision that determines everything else. Registration, insurance, where you can ride and what you legally need.
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Are Electric Bikes Worth It?
Yes, electric bikes are worth it for most people, especially those looking for a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and convenient mode of transport.
How to Make a Talaria Sting Road Legal in the UK?
To make a Talaria Sting road legal in the UK you need an approved L1e model (or approved conversion) that is DVLA-registered, taxed, insured,...
How Long Does a Sur-Ron LBX Battery Last?
The Sur-Ron LBX battery typically lasts 40 to 60 miles per charge or around 2 to 4 hours of riding time, depending on riding...
Surron Ultra Bee R
The Surron Ultra Bee R is another new addition to the Surron Ultra Bee range, being more road biased than the T, with wider...
Electric Motorcycles – Advantages & Disadvantages
With technological advancements and growing environmental problems, the UK Government has planned to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel 2 & 3...
Surron Ultra Bee Black Edition
The Surron Ultra Bee Black Carbon Edition is finally here and now in stock at Motoebikes, in an all new Carbon black frame colour...
A Magical day at MotoEbikes Guildford.
Wow, I had a fantastic day playing on electric motorcycles with Lee Robinson, owner of MotoEbikes of Guildford. I got to ride three different...
Surron Light Bee vs Surron Ultra Bee
Which bike should I go for, the Surron LBX or the Ultra Bee? It really depends on whether you want a lightweight trail bike...
Talaria Sting R
Is there a Talaria Sting R Road Legal Motorbike? Yes, there is a Talaria Sting R Road Legal. New for 2023, Talaria offer another...
Are the Light Bee X and Light Bee 2 road legal?
This comparison covers the off-road Light Bee X and the current Light Bee 2 X specification. Riders should not assume an off-road X model is legal for UK public-road use. MotoEbikes cannot confirm a road-legal Light Bee 2 variant unless officially announced by Sur-Ron.
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The questions we answer most
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Sur-Ron Light Bee X — is it road legal?
The short answer, and what the road-legal version changes.
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Talaria vs Sur-Ron: how they actually differ
Frame, suspension, power delivery and who each one suits.
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Do you need a licence for an electric motorbike?
Category, age and CBT requirements explained plainly.
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Insuring an electric motorbike in the UK
What insurers ask for and why some quotes come back high.
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Charging at home: costs, times and safety
Realistic figures for a full charge and safe charging habits.
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Buying used: the twelve checks we make
Battery health, frame stress points and service history.
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Tell us how and where you plan to ride and we will tell you which bikes make sense — including the ones we would not recommend for you.
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Road legal electric motorbikes
Registered, plated and ready for public roads. Type-approved models with full documentation.
View collection →Off road electric motorbikes
For private land and permitted trails. Lighter, more aggressive and not for road use.
View collection →Finance, explained
How our finance works, what to compare and the questions worth asking before you sign.
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