Surron adapts electric trail bikes for New Zealand farms

Electric motorcycle brand Surron is being adapted for New Zealand farming use, with new locally made accessories helping to extend its utility beyond recreational riding.

Surron motorcycles have been available in New Zealand for more than seven years. While the brand was originally designed as an off-road sports bike, some owners have begun using them for farming and land management applications.

One of Surron’s resellers, Dirt E Bikes in Christchurch, has responded to customer demand by working with a local engineer to develop front and rear carriers for the bikes. The racks are manufactured in New Zealand and support the fitment of other local products such as the Real Pro electric fence equipment carrier.

“This commitment supports local businesses and ensures that every rack meets the high standards Kiwis expect for strength and reliability,” the company says.

The most popular model for farming, the Light Bee, is offered in two variants. The Light Bee X is for off-road use only, with peak power of 8 kilowatts. The Light Bee L1e is a moped version that is road-registerable, with a top speed limited to 50km/h. It can be ridden on a car licence.

The larger Ultra Bee is also available in both road and off-road models. Due to its higher kilowatt output and 90km/h top speed, the road version is classed as a motorcycle and requires a Class 6 motorcycle licence. The Storm Bee, an older model, remains available in road and off-road formats. With 22 kilowatts of peak power and a top speed of 115km/h, it is also classed as a motorcycle. Both the Ultra and Storm Bee road versions are LAMS approved.

There are currently 29 Surron dealers throughout New Zealand, with more being added each month. The average retail price of the Light Bee is $6500, excluding accessories.

Auckland-based importer Ionready and its dealers also run nationwide specials on the bikes.

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“Beyond practicality, choosing Surron is about embracing the future—reducing emissions, cutting fuel costs, saving on maintenance, and championing cleaner farming methods,” the company says.

The company says public interest in the bikes was strong at Fieldays in June, where test rides were offered to visitors. A constant crowd was present at the stand.

Those who got to ride the bikes were said to be impressed by their performance and the potential cost savings. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also took part, completing a lap of the demonstration track.

A list of current dealers is available at sur-ron.co.nz/pages/local-dealers-nz.