Seemingly out of nowhere, a few weeks ago, a brand new company called SYKERUNS Sports showed up on the eMoto manufacturing scene. Normally, this wouldn’t be that notable. The entire micromobility industry is growing, but that is especially true on the dedicated adventure-vehicle side of the business.
More people want to spend more time and money pursuing their adventurous riding, and they want to do so sustainably. However, until now, the eMoto & e-dirt bike segment of the industry has carried a sizable price tag. An entry-level, adult-sized eMoto or e-dirt bike would easily cost more than $3,500. We covered this section of the industry, and our most affordable pick was the Rawwr Mantis X Pro, which cost nearly $4000.
But - to shake things up, seemingly out of nowhere- in came SYKERUNS. Registered in Hong Kong, this company filed several applications and permits with the US Patent & Trademark Office in March and April of 2026. A few months later, in June, they released their lineup, the SYKERUNS X5 and X7 e-dirt bikes.
Here’s our breakdown of the industry’s latest entrant and whether it is all hype or has some substance, too. We’ll compare the two bikes to each other and to industry standards to see whether this affordable e-bike will change how e-dirt bikes are priced or prove that you buy twice if you buy cheap.
The Sykerun X5
Priced at $1599, the X5 runs on a 3000W motor and a 48V lithium-ion battery. The X5 uses a single-speed chain drive, and the manufacturer estimates it can run 20 to 25 miles on a full charge.
The motor can generate a maximum torque of 146 Nm, and tops out at 40 mph. The bike also features dual hydraulic disc brakes, a telescopic front fork, a rear shock absorber, and thick, grooved tires. The bike itself can handle about 100 kg (220 lbs) of load.
The Sykeruns X7
This e-dirt bike will set you back $2399 and runs on a 5500W motor and a 60V lithium-ion battery. Sykeruns estimates that the X7 can run for between 22 and 31 miles. It can also support up to 120 kg (265 lbs). It also tops out at between 28 and
It has wider, denser tires than the X5 and can generate 220 Nm of torque. It also features LED headlights to illuminate a path, and its metallic chain drive is single-speed. However, the X7’s motor runs on 3 speed modes.
The Final Verdict
To sum it up briefly, it's fine. It's not exceptional. It’s just fine. For an occasional hobbyist, this is ideal. For a serious dirt biker, this product is subpar on almost every metric. And that is expected. For the drastic price drop, you don’t get key features like a phone mount, rear lights, multi-speed drives, or a significant battery or motor.
The fact that neither battery nor motor is name-branded should be a concern. While UL certification was a legal requirement, there was no mention of UL certification for the battery or IP certification for the controls. Crucially, we don’t know where any of this was manufactured, which is a big red flag. No factory or company names were published on the website. In fact, the website itself is shoddy and looks quickly put together.
Finally, and most importantly, these bikes are not homologated.
Homologation is the process by which a manufacturer sets specific mechanical standards for their eMoto and e-dirt bikes to ensure they are road-safe. These include turn signals, headlights, tail lights, VINs, and horns.
These parts cost money that white-label manufacturers like Sykeruns do not want to spend. That also makes them entirely illegal on the streets. Granted, if you intend to trail-ride only or ride only in private spaces, these bikes are acceptable. But their weight and size make these bikes difficult to haul on other vehicles.
All this raises only one question: who is this product for? Our guess is someone who wants to ride an e-dirt bike on a budget, and not often.