SONDORS METABEAST X: DUAL-SPORT ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE
The SONDORS MetaBeast X is a street-legal, off-road-ready dual-sport electric motorcycle that targets riders who want one bike for both the city and the dirt. Available for pre-order from electric mobility startup SONDORS, the MetaBeast X pairs an 18kW motor, a 75 mph top speed, and a claimed 78 miles of range with long-travel suspension and knobby tires, making it one of the most accessible electric dual sport machines yet.
What is the SONDORS MetaBeast X?
SONDORS, the electric motorcycle startup, unveiled the MetaBeast X for pre-order following the success of its first bike, the Metacycle. Unlike the Metacycle, the MetaBeast X is a dual-sport design with long suspension, knobby tires, and wire spoke wheels, giving it far better off-road capabilities. It weighs only 200 pounds and features an 18kW motor with a peak output of 24 horsepower and 60 NM of torque. The bike uses a mid-mount motor and chain drive, making it fully street legal with a top speed of 75 mph. As Electrek reports, SONDORS positioned the MetaBeast X as its high-speed electric trail bike, sitting above the slower MetaBeast e-bike in the lineup.
What is the range and battery of this electric dual sport?
The MetaBeast X is equipped with a 99-volt 56-amp/hour battery pack that SONDORS claims is capable of delivering 78 miles of range at 31 mph. The aluminum frame is cast as a single piece, simplifying production and lowering costs. The introductory price was $6,500 USD, after which it moved to a retail price of $8,000. The bike is offered in three colorways: SilverBlade, Green Olive, and VantaBlack.
Is the MetaBeast X good off-road?
For off-road duty, the MetaBeast X adds wire wheels with knobby tires, a reinforced chassis, an upside-down fork, and a rear monoshock, as detailed by Adventure Rider. While some details such as exact suspension travel, brake brand, and wheel sizes were not fully specified at launch, the dual sport electric motorcycle reads as a capable urban commuter that is equally happy on light trails, with a sleek, minimalist design tuned for freeway speeds.
Where to find electric motorcycles like the MetaBeast X
If the SONDORS MetaBeast X has you ready for an electric dual sport of your own, TheArsenale curates a sharp selection of electric two-wheelers. Explore the full motorcycles collection, then look at off-road-capable electrics such as the Cake Kalk electric motorcycle, the high-performance Arc Vector Angel Edition, the sustainable Tarform Luna, and the commuter-focused Fuell Flow.
Ready to go electric on two wheels? Browse the full TheArsenale motorcycles collection and find your next ride.
Photo: SONDORS
