Talaria Komodo: Step Up, or Clone With Bigger Numbers?
- Buck City Biker
- Feb 11
- 3 min read
In April, Talaria pulled the covers off the Komodo and pitched it as their most powerful off-road electric bike yet — bigger motor, higher voltage, and torque figures aimed squarely at the mid-weight dirt fight. On paper, it’s a clear step up from the Sting and Dragon platforms, and a not-so-subtle swing at the Ultra Bee that currently defines this space.
The catch is we’ve heard this pitch before. Every few months another mid-weight shows up promising real motocross capability. Some deliver. Plenty don’t. So the real question isn’t whether the spec sheet looks serious — it’s whether Talaria has actually built something that rides better than the rest.
Talaria Komodo: Big Claims, No Shortage of Them
Talaria isn’t shy with figures. The Komodo is claimed to deliver 32 kW peak power (around 43 hp) and a frankly massive 754 Nm of torque on the rear wheel (90 Nm peak on the motor). That’s paired with a 96 V class, 45 Ah lithium battery, reportedly good for around 115 km (71.4miles) at a steady 45 km/h (28 mph), and a claimed top speed of about 105 km/h (65 mph)
Ride modes include Eco, Sport, Hyper, plus reverse, and regen braking is adjustable with 4 levels. Wheels are a proper 21-inch front / 18-inch rear combo, ground clearance sits at roughly 315 mm, and Talaria quotes a net weight around 98 kg, with a 160 kg payload.
On paper, those numbers push the Komodo out of “play bike” territory and firmly into mid-weight electric dirt bike space — the same zone currently fought over by the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee, Zero XE, DUST Motto Hightail and a growing list of Chinese and boutique competitors. But in this class, having the numbers isn’t the same as nailing the ride feel.
Pricing
United States (US): $5,499 – $5,699 USD
Great Britain (GB): £5,495 – £5,795 GBP
Canada (CAN): ~CAD 7,000 – CAD 8,000 (estimate based on U.S. pricing, duties, and taxes)
Europe (EU): ~€6,300 – €6,900 (based on UK pricing before VAT and local import fees)
What Else Is Out There?
Against Sur-Ron Ultra Bee, the Komodo wins on raw peak figures. Comfortably outgunning the Ultra Bee on paper. But power has never been the Ultra Bee’s only selling point. Weight balance, massive aftermarket support, and trail-proven durability are where it’s earned its reputation.
DUST Moto Hightail: On paper, its peak output hits the same 32kW, but the Hightail is widely positioned as a more purpose-built, American made off-road machine, with a heavier-duty chassis, high-end suspension components, and a focus on sustained, usable power rather than headline bursts. Where the Komodo leans on big peak numbers from a relatively modest battery, the Hightail looks set up to deliver its performance more consistently.
Zero XE: While Talaria chases raw numbers, the XE plays a different game. Lightweight, VIN-legal, premium badge, and premium-built, it delivers conservative, managed power. Not a jump machine, but solid on gravel tracks and trail cruising.
There’s also growing chatter about other mid-weight e-dirt bikes offering larger battery capacity at similar prices. The Komodo’s pack works out to roughly 4.4 kWh, which is fine — but not class-leading. With 32 kW on tap, range could disappear quickly once riding gets aggressive.
So… Game-Changer or Just Louder Than the Rest?
Right now, the Komodo reads like Talaria stepping out of the play-bike lane and throwing a serious punch at the Ultra Bee class with bigger numbers and clear performance intent. That’s enough to get our attention — but this segment doesn’t reward spec sheets. It rewards bikes that survive heat, hard riding, and riders who stop being polite after the first hour.
If Talaria has nailed chassis feel, thermal control, and suspension that holds together under real punishment, the Komodo could land as a legit mid-weight contender. But with a 4.4 kWh pack pushing 32 kW, range might vanish fast once riders stop being polite. For now, it’s one to watch — promising, powerful, and waiting for riders to prove what the numbers alone can’t.
Ride safe, folks.
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