Sur-Ron and Talaria build the most popular e-motos in Germany, and at moviba the direct rivals cost almost the same: the Sur-Ron Light Bee 2026 and the Talaria Sting MX5 are both priced at €4,890 with L1e approval. The difference lies in their character. Sur-Ron is lighter and more agile (62 instead of 76 kilograms), while Talaria has more peak power (13.4 instead of 10 kW), a larger battery and a gear drive instead of a belt. In the L3e class, the Light Bee 2 (€5,890, 65 kg) and the Ultra Bee (from €6,990) face the Talaria Komodo (as L3e from €6,445, 32 kW). If you want lightness and community, go for Sur-Ron; if you want power and stability, go for Talaria. The details:
| Model | Brand | Class | Price at moviba | Power (rated/peak) | Battery | Range | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bee 2026 | Sur-Ron | L1e, 45 km/h | from €4,890 | 3 / 10 kW | 72 V, 35 Ah | 70 km real-world | 62 kg |
| Sting MX5 | Talaria | L1e, 45 km/h | €4,890 (instead of €5,190) | 4 / 13.4 kW | 72 V, 40 Ah | 85 km real-world | 76 kg |
| Light Bee 2 | Sur-Ron | L3e, 90 km/h | €5,890 | n/a / 24 kW | 78.5 V, 45 Ah (3.53 kWh) | 108 km at 40 km/h | 65 kg |
| Ultra Bee 2026 | Sur-Ron | L3e, 95 km/h | from €6,990 | 11 / 24.5 kW | 74 V, 60 Ah (4.44 kWh) | up to 115 km | 91 kg |
| Komodo | Talaria | L3e or off-road, 105 km/h | from €6,190 (L3e from €6,445) | 7.5 / 32 kW | 97.2 V, 45 Ah (4.4 kWh) | 100 km real-world | 98 kg without battery |
All values are taken from the product pages at moviba (as of 19 October 2026); ranges are manufacturer or real-world figures at moderate speed.
You can ride both bikes with a car driver’s license or class AM (from age 15 nationwide), both have an insurance plate instead of registration, and both cost €4,890. The decision comes down to three points.
Weight and handling. The Light Bee 2026 weighs 62 kilograms with battery, the Sting MX5 76. You notice fourteen kilograms when lifting, on tight trails and when loading. The Sur-Ron feels like a big mountain bike, the Talaria more like a small motorcycle.
Power and battery. With 13.4 kW of peak power, the Sting MX5 has a good third more than the Light Bee (10 kW) and, at 72 V/40 Ah, the larger battery, which translates into 85 instead of 70 kilometers of range. On the road, both are limited to 45 km/h; the difference shows on hills and when accelerating from a standstill.
Drive and maintenance. Sur-Ron transmits power via a primary belt and chain, Talaria via a gearbox with chain. The gearbox is more resistant to mud and stones, the belt quieter and lighter. Neither needs a clutch or oil changes; the chain, brakes and suspension remain the only maintenance points.
Verdict L1e: Light Bee for riders who want lightness, playfulness and the largest parts and tuning community. Sting MX5 for riders who need more punch and range and are willing to accept 14 kilograms of extra weight.
Here you need an A1 driver’s license or key number B196, but in return you ride at 90 to 105 km/h and are allowed on country roads. For A1, what counts with electric motorcycles is the rated continuous power (max. 11 kW), not the peak value.
Sur-Ron Light Bee 2 is the new generation of the Light Bee: forged frame, semi-solid-state battery with 3.53 kWh, 24 kW and around 410 Nm at the rear wheel (manufacturer figures vary between 410 and 434 Nm), 90 km/h, IMU-based wheelie control, TFT display with app, all at 65 kilograms. It is currently only available as a pre-order for €5,890 (€150 deposit, delivery expected from 11 November 2026).
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee 2026 is the full-size enduro: 4.44 kWh, 24.5 kW peak and 11 kW rated continuous power, 520 Nm, 240 millimeters of suspension travel, traction control and regeneration, available as a trail or road version. At 91 to 94 kilograms, it is significantly heavier than the Light Bee 2. Price from €6,990.
Talaria Komodo is the most powerful bike in this comparison: 32 kW peak, 7.5 kW rated continuous power, up to 754 Nm, 105 km/h, 4.4 kWh with Samsung or LG cells, 250 millimeters of front suspension travel, 21-inch front wheel. It weighs 98 kilograms without battery and is available as a pure off-road bike from €6,190 or as L3e from €6,445.
Verdict L3e: The Light Bee 2 is the lightest and most modern bike in its class and, at €5,890, also the cheapest, but it will only be available from November. The Komodo offers the most power for the money and can be delivered within 5 working days. The Ultra Bee sits in between and scores with the most comprehensive rider assistance (modes, traction control, reverse, app).
Both brands are available road-legal: the Light Bee 2026 and Sting MX5 as L1e (45 km/h, AM or B license), the Light Bee 2, Ultra Bee and Komodo as L3e (A1 or B196 license). The Komodo is also available as an off-road version without type approval, while the Sur-Ron Hyper Bee is a pure kids’ and off-road bike. moviba supplies the COC document with every road-legal model; for switching between road and track, removable license plate holders are available. You can find out what each driver’s license costs in the article How much do AM, A1, A2 and A driver’s licenses cost?.
Sur-Ron has the edge when it comes to parts, accessories and tuning: for the Light Bee there have been controller upgrades for years (at moviba, for example, Ventus controllers), suspension components, rear-end conversions and a huge community in forums and on YouTube. Talaria is catching up; spare parts supply is secured through German dealers, but the range of tuning parts is smaller. If you want to upgrade your bike later, you have more choice with Sur-Ron; if you want to ride a stable production bike, Talaria is a good choice.
| Model | Price | Installment according to moviba FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Sur-Ron Light Bee 2026 | from €4,890 | from approx. €100/month |
| Talaria Sting MX5 | €4,890 | comparable |
| Sur-Ron Light Bee 2 | €5,890 | n/a |
| Talaria Komodo | from €6,190 (L3e from €6,445) | €150 to €300/month (125 cc) |
| Sur-Ron Ultra Bee 2026 | from €6,990 | €150 to €300/month (125 cc) |
At moviba, financing is provided via Finance a Bike or Bank11; details on the financing page. All prices include delivery within 5 working days (shipping €99) or free collection in Lindlar.
You commute in the city and want the lightest road-legal bike: Sur-Ron Light Bee 2026. You ride a lot off-road and need range and more punch in the 45 km/h class: Talaria Sting MX5. You have A1 or B196 and want the most modern, lightest 125 cc bike: Sur-Ron Light Bee 2 (pre-order). You want maximum power and a large enduro chassis, available immediately: Talaria Komodo. You want riding modes, traction control and an app in an enduro: Sur-Ron Ultra Bee. And if you are not sure: both brands are available at all moviba locations, so test ride them back to back, free of charge via the test ride form.
Neither is better across the board. Sur-Ron is lighter and has the larger community and parts selection, while Talaria offers more power and a more robust gear drive. In the 45 km/h class, the Light Bee 2026 and Sting MX5 cost the same at moviba (€4,890).
With road approval, both are limited to 45 km/h. With 13.4 kW, the Sting MX5 has more peak power than the Light Bee 2026 with 10 kW and accelerates harder, especially uphill.
The Talaria Sting MX5 manages around 85 kilometers in real-world riding, the Sur-Ron Light Bee 2026 around 70. In the L3e class, the Light Bee 2 (108 km at 40 km/h), Ultra Bee (up to 115 km) and Komodo (100 km) are close together.
Sur-Ron: Light Bee 2026 62 kg, Light Bee 2 65 kg. Talaria: Sting MX5 76 kg, Komodo 98 kg without battery. The Ultra Bee weighs 91 to 94 kg.
For the L1e models (Light Bee 2026, Sting MX5), class B or AM is sufficient. For the L3e models (Light Bee 2, Ultra Bee, Komodo), you need A1 or the B196 extension. You can ride off-road versions without a driver’s license, but only on private land.
At moviba: Light Bee 2026 from €4,890, Light Bee 2 €5,890, Ultra Bee from €6,990, Hyper Bee €2,990; Talaria Sting MX5 €4,890, Komodo from €6,190, as L3e from €6,445 (as of October 2026).
At all moviba locations: Lindlar, Berlin, Coesfeld, Steinen, Naumburg and Coburg, as well as at our partner Wheelix in Belgium. Test rides are free of charge and can be arranged via the form on moviba.shop.
All information as of 20 October 2026. Power, battery, range and weight are manufacturer figures as listed on the moviba product pages; prices reflect the shop as of 20 October 2026. Sur-Ron has not yet published the continuous rated power of the Light Bee 2.
