EGO has launched a new cordless ride-on battery-powered electric mini-bike, model MB1505-2.
The new EGO Power+ mini bike is powered by 2 of their cordless outdoor power tool batteries.
It can reach a top speed of 28 MPH and has a max range of 18 miles on a single battery charge with 2x 7.5Ah batteries.
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There’s a full suspension in the front and rear, and stopping power is accomplished with dual hydraulic disc brakes.
EGO says that the off-road tires have an aggressive tread that “invite you to embark on any adventure.”
- 3 driving modes – ECO, normal, sport
- Reverse mode
- Parental controls
- Digital display for speed, acceleration, range
- Dual hydraulic brakes
- 28 MPH top speed
- 18 miles max range
The mini dirt bike kit comes with 2x EGO 56V 7.5Ah ARC Lithium batteries.
Price: TBA
Discussion
Ryobi launched an 18V battery-powered RC truck a few years ago.
Two holiday seasons ago, Kobalt launched a 40V Max battery-powered Power Wheels-type kids ride-on truck.
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Last year, Craftsman launched a V20 battery-powered Power Wheels-style ride-on ATV.
The new EGO POWER+ Mini Bike takes things to an entirely new level.
Bob
These might look “cool” but for likely several thousand dollars and batteries that cost hundreds you are spending way too much for very little return. These will run of power at the worst possible time and I doubt the resale value on these is going to be that much.
You know back in my day as a young boy we played outside, used our imagination and played outside until the street lights came on. No electronics, no Hollywood nonsense and we were stronger for it. To this day I remember when I was 4-5 I remember my old man telling me “nothing in this world is free and if you want something you need to work for it and take pride in your hard work.”
He would be rolling in his grave if how soft we’ve become. We played in the mud, leaves and our imagination; what a shame to see what has happened.
Bob Barley
It’s an electric dirt bike grandpa…..for use outside….it also has a range display so you can turn around before you run out of charge…looks like a lot of fun
lol what a bizarre comment
Chrisk1970
Amen
Samuel Martinez
Great grandfather has a 5 year old and a Letric bike that has rear seat and foot pegs Army Vet is a serious rider
mark
Lol forreal like what is my teenager gonna overland South America with this? No…man chill out.
Cigar man
You know there was a time I bought into you waste time on video games use your imagination. But as time has evolved kids now a days have trained for the future. Just look at the military. Unmanned drones, weapon control systems etc… So I think today’s kids and even us older folks are so much more savvy because technology. I’ve personally learned so much just from YouTube and Google and the everyday use of technology? Just one great granddads opinion! Raise up those who are younger than us don’t hold them back.
Brandon
Exactly, im 31 and grew up in the rise of technology, ive learned in this world you can either adapt with the times or you can choose not to, its totally everyones own choice. My daughter is 10, she has always been on tablets, phones or her own computer since she was 7. Everyone told us she was on it too much. She plays and uses her imagination just like any other kid, but computers are her thing. She is still very healthy and enjoys sports as well. Now here is the kicker, schools by us in the last 5 years have really started ramping up technology classes such as coding in elementary school and such already. I have zero knowledge on any of that but my daughter can do it all. She is starting 5th grade this year and in 4th grade she outtyped her teacher by 15 words per minute! A teacher who has been doing this for how long and teaches kids how to type. So yes i do think there should be limits to usage but like you said its how the world has evolved.
Tony
I agree, age has nothing to do with the product. I’m 60 and I own several EGO products, I’ve got batteries 6 years old that still work great.
Richard D Russell
Totally agree
John
The sad part of what Bob said is that it is all true. My 13 year old has a Polaris ATV , Honda CRF 125 I believe and a Yamaha phazer and can’t get him away from the useless PlayStation.
I had a Rupp when I was his age and I had to do all my chores all week to ride it for like 15 minutes on Saturday – and we lived on a farm so we had real chores.
Those 15 minutes were amazing to us as kids
Life sure is missing something special these days
Jay
He’s right. I’m 47 years Old and I rock a Coleman with a built 212, rod, cam. Bla bla. I saw this, and was. 30 mph. Dang thanks not bad. 18 miles? Ok. I’m listening
Jason
I find this whole conversation about electric to be fascinating. It like everything else has become such a political topic. When Tesla first came out rather than applaud the break through, so many people are so willing to argue why it’s terrible? The electric cars for kids been out for a long time and I would much rather see kids playing outside on that than being in the house all day on the computer!
I recently bought an a full size electric dirtbike called the Admit Jet and it is comparable to my gas 450 yz but I ride that electric bike all over the neighborhood everyday! It bothers no one, not a single complaint! Electric is not replacing gas vehicles but it is a great alternative!
Franco Calcagni
“Electric is not replacing gas vehicles but it is a great alternative!”…this may be true for now, but as the electric cars and bikes proliferate, and the worries over pollutants & green house gases continue to grow, they will replace gas.
There are already many jurisdictions that have bans on 2 stroke motors. It could be 10, 15, or 20 years, or more, but at some point, production of new ICS vehicles will prohibited. Probably motor bikes first, then cars, and maybe commercial vehicles last.
Much further down the line, they could possibly ban existing ICE vehicles, although this is a possibility, probably not likely.
Once production of new vehicles is prohibited, then through attrition, ICE’s will become less and less, till there are insignificant numbers.
A complete ban would be difficult to impose as the collectors of vintage & antique vehicles are many, and these vehicles are a big part of our legacy…and too small a number to cause problems.
But somewhere down the line, they WILL replace gas vehicles.
Matt
*old man yells at cloud*
Josh
Hahaha! I’m not sure he understands that just because it doesn’t use gas, doesn’t mean you can’t bury the thing in mud!
Electric is Fast! Tell ya what, it would take a little for my boys to get used to something as fast as that, and as for running out of power?
It has removable batteries, take it back and charge one or just go bring a charged one back!
And disregard the fear mongering about fire risks of battery pwrd stuff, on something like this, fire risk is way higher on a combustion engine and ya know what? We have enough forest fires!
TomD
The only thing you’re right about is that you have much more fun adapting m18 to run a 12v Barbie car. Overvolting burns out the motors eventually, but until then it runs real fast!
Doresoom
I found that a 300W buck converter set to 14V is the sweet spot. It increased my daughter’s jeep’s top speed from 3.7MPH to 6MPH, and hasn’t burned out the motor yet. I think she’s put 300+ miles on it so far, and everything still works fine. Gets 5 miles per 5Ah M18 battery on pavement.
Lance
Lol, that’s awesome! I think all the power tool companies should release conversion kits for these kid EVs. They’d be super popular.
Aaron
They do sell converter for all battery brands. I have switched all my kids powerwheels to dewalt batteries and they love it. Havent burned up any motors yet.
Jay
Absolutely. My daughters Barbi jeep had 24 volts of pure fun.
fred
Only in Science Fiction is there a possibility of going back to those lost days of yore. While many aspects of my youth in the 40’s and early ’50’s were good. it is a lament of old age that includes thinking that everything in a bygone era was better. I thought that building “racers” using scrap wood and roller skates or baby carriage wheels with my friends was great. But what we wouldn’t have given for a dirt bike of any sort.
Pliny the Elder (the ancient Roman) was reportedly having said to his nephew (Pliny the Younger) that he was not sure what the young generations was coming to. It was said that he chided his nephew about him and his peers no longer having any sense of curiosity or adventure. He supposedly derided his nephew for not wanting to take a boat ride with him over to Herculaneum to see what was going on. This was October in 79AD when what was going on was the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The uncle never returned from his boat ride; the nephew went on to be one of the major persecutors of Christians. I repeat this story only to point out that every generation may think that that many aspects of their thinking and experiences are the best. By most accounts of history, I think we find that change is fairly constant – sometimes slow – sometimes rapid with aspects that can be both good and less so.
So, this Octogenarian will probably never ride an EGO dirt bike – but still thinks it’s cool.
Paul Edward Hacker
So true .. wonder how many of us would have made it to adulthood if we had some of those things back in the 60’s … lol ..we were dangerous enough with the things we could get our hands on .. mini bike with chainsaw motor no suspension hit a good bump knock your feet off the pegs and try to break your legs .. good memories …. lol
Robert
Fred, kudos to you for working in Roman Senators into tools. How about Pitt the Elder and Pitt the Younger?
Shel
Or Pitt “the even younger”, how about Pitt “the glint in the milkman’s eye”
Jack D
Well said! I had a very similar conversation with someone just this week about the same thing…without bringing in the Plinys, of course. Everyone thinks the next generation is the end of history, but here we still stand…talking tools, no less! Cheers!
Franco Calcagni
Well said Fred. I am pretty sure that every generation looks at the one coming behind them and wonder how on earth they will make it. Millennials! Who hasn’t complained about the world left in the hands of millennials but I am sure they and the world, will survive, and they will undoubtedly find gen whatever following behind them, don’t stand a chance at succeeding.
As for the EGO bike. Looks super cool! I would have loved one as a kid, as all my friends would have. And I am sure today’s kids, although having so much more than we did to entertain us, would also love one of these.
The big determining factor will undoubtedly be the price, because EGO batteries and products, so far, have shown to be well made and reliable.
MM
I remember watching a documentary on the “Dead Sea Scrolls” a few years ago. While much of the text was religious in nature there were also a lot of mundane everyday documents which had nothing to do with religion. This included people complaining about high taxes and how the young people didn’t respect their elders. There is absolutely nothing new in this.
Elias Scott
Welp…. actually sitting down and thumbing through this all and yes, reading it all as well, just amazes me more and more as days progress. But the moment I saw the first time…. someone trying to “re-invent”…….. the wheel…… 🤦♂️ I knew at that instance…… we were doomed 🤣 But in all honesty and by show of hands from anyone that has been a victim to such a tragedy….. nothing puckers up the ol’ starfish like riding the old “death trap” Yamaha 3-wheelers brought to you in your local neighborhoods by your proud supporter… GASOLINE. I tell you what….. WHEW…… so many times I got my rear end popped due to extra tread marks in my undies….. boooooooyyyyyyyyy. Let these Lil sum’b*tch*s have fun….. along with me making fun of them all just like my elders did.
fm2176
You know, “back in my day”…
Okay, I’m only in my mid-40s. I grew up in a trailer park, wearing my older brother’s BDUs and playing war, first with toy guns and later with BB guns. Heading “down the hill” (a heavily wooded valley between two trailer parks meant I would be gone creek jumping or exploring for hours. As I grew into my teenaged years, I traded the woods for the city, driving around to punk shows and hanging out with skateboarders and graffiti artists.
My kids don’t know life without the internet and online gaming. Heck, I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t load YouTube and watch whatever I want, just as my wife would probably be lost without the ability to stream her favorite shows. The 12″ B&W kitchen TV my grandmother used to watch The Price is Right on (RIP Bob Barker) is in my garage. There’s a much newer dinosaur out there too, a 32″ CRT TV that weighs probably 10x more than the 65″ LCD TV in the bedroom.
Things evolve, and conveniences we now take for granted were unthought of when we were young. In 20 more years, I expect my oldest kids (in their 20s now) to be amazed at technology and how “lazy and spoiled” younger generations are. I saw it in the Army, where I carried a Gulf War-era technology PLGR (GPS system) in Iraq in 2003 and was issued one of the earlier PAS-13B(V)1 thermal scopes and ended my career working with the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, an all-in-one headset combining GPS, maps, remote targeting reticles, thermal, night vision, and more.
Lyle
I know others have said this before but Fred, you are wise beyond your years. I appreciate you and always look forward to any comments you have.
Cigar man
Great educated comment. 👏
Pliny the Rider
Guys, this is a website about tools….
I want one of the cool electric dirtbikes so I can ride on farmer Bob’s land without waking the old cook up! Then his old man can finally rest in peace and stop rolling in his grave.
Art
I’m somewhat an older codger, more gen x though and not quite retired and this comment just depresses me that people can’t find joy in new things.
Kent_Skinner
Whaaaaaat?
I guess I’m soft because I had a dirt bike as a kid? Or do I get a pass because it was a 2 stroke?
It was capable of running out of power at the worst possible time and didn’t even have a gas gauge. The resale value wasn’t good.
I played outside, just like you. But I wasn’t a city slicker, and there wasn’t a street light for 5 miles. I guess I’m soft because of that too, right? We didn’t have Hollywood Nonsense (or malarkey!) because there wasn’t any TV reception.
This was all in the early 70’s, btw.
I really hope you understand that this is a mini-bike, for kids, to be purchased by dads – for their kids. It’s not the end of the world, and riding a motorcycle isn’t going to make a kid “soft”.
Jack D
You hit it. This is for Dad’s who already are invested in the battery system…honestly, a great idea, outside the box sort of stuff…
S
I’m hopeful ego expands their lineup in the future.
The main reason I went with Milwaukee for lawn tools is so I could use my existing power tool batteries for more purposes, or vice versa, so I wasn’t locked into a specific battery for a singular purpose. But 18v definitely has limitations
mark
Yeah I hope they make a four-wheel option this looks like a ton of fun!
Elias Scott
Well said
Frank
And I walked 32 miles to school in a blizzard wearing nothing but a T-shirt. I hate what reality has become so I’m going on websites to whine about things I don’t like and would never buy
Gramps – I think golden girls is on -go watch that and leave the people who like having fun alone
Franco Calcagni
Like the father telling his son that was complaining about cutting the grass once a week.
“When Abraham Lincoln was your age, he would (I don’t remember all the exact details) walk 10 miles everyday to school, then work splitting timber for the railroads, feed the horses and clean the barns, everyday”
The son responded, “OK, but when he was your age, he was president of the US”.
Paul Edward Hacker
We sure did … and when the street lights came on you were supposed to be on the porch ..not coming down the street .. used to “play” where they were building new homes . sometimes the workmen would give you a “project” to do meaning a pile of wood hammers nails .. good way to keep annoying kids out of the way …nowadays they would have to check with OSHA and their insurance company .. we always found something to do .. we never said there was nothing to do when told to go outside ..too many weeds and flowerbeds to ever say that … lol …good memories
Jp
What a sad cliche…..consider that your grandparents probably said the same things about your generation. The same seems to occur when things turn with time. Enjoy your time capsule, the rest have moved on. I guess we are soft because we have the maturity and wherewithal to do so.
Subaru Scott
JP your kinda wrong about ego because there lawn equipment zero turn mower works excellent there snow blowers work excellent. why not make a mini dirt bike the batteries are decent egos figured it out and done something right I think It could be good for adults and teenagers that are responsible enough to ride something like this. I wish It had full unlock mode maybe there will be somebody that can hack that to have full power yes less range but got to have fun when you can
Jp
???? I support the product. I love the idea. This comment was towards the original person lamenting it’s existence while flaming the softness of modern society.
Munklepunk
There is a really good video on YouTube I’m not going to dig up that goes into detail about how historically over thousands of years the older generation complains about the younger generation and how whatever modern advances are ruining society. One of my favorites is from the late 1800s going off on how the youth reading to much made them lazy.
Duke
They look cool, because they are so freeking cool! My 6 year old boy, 8 year old boy and I ride electeic dirt bikes almost daily. I bought used ‘razor brand dirt bikes with batteries so we’re junk and I upgraded these bikes, added so many cool, not cheap accessories. It’s become auch a cool hobby for the three of use to do. And i never thought is be riding an electric dirt bike. We ride to the nearby bridges and magnet fish, find treasures along the way and just enjoy the outdoors and the bonding experience. I’ll never get back the amount of money or time I’ve invested into the bikes. But the memories created using them is absolutely priceless. They go upwards of 40mph and these kids think it’s just pure awesomeness. And I’m so happy to provide the things to them thay I never once had growing up.
mark
How dare you enjoy time with your kids using battery powered equipment you softie! Lolololol Bob would be so disappointed. You should told them to smack two rocks together and leave you alone to build character! Lol Jesus why are the oldest ppl the most unable to see how others can live their lives in a good way. Aren’t they supposed to have life experience?!
Eric
Wow Bob do you feel better now?
Erick Slomkowski
Lol, and his grandfather would roll in his grave for how soft he became.
The point of civilization is to make it better for our offspring not worse lol
Mike (the other one)
Back in my day, if we wanted to go anywhere, we had to train a wolly mammoth, which wasn’t easy, because they could crush your head. Same thing if we needed warm clothes.
And everywhere we went was covered in snow because it was the ice age.
Kids today just know how easy they have it with manufactured products and industrialization. They’ll never get the joy of fighting off dire wolves with sticks.
Alex
Bob thinks he’s better than everyone else because he didn’t have a dirtbike growing up? https://imgur.com/a/qcSWpaC
Also, “for likely several thousand dollars”? An electric mini-bike for kids is about three hundred bucks.
Ezzy
OK boomer
mark
I really doubt this will cost thousands. Probably like $500
Bob
Relax Bob. It’s an outside toy.
Josh
I think what he’s trying to say is 18 mile range is probably in the slowest setting, so in sport mode you can probably get about 10 minutes of play time and then your dead. I bet this will be 2k or so and a big stupid waist of money and time
Lance
Congratulations Bob, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a comment with more replies than this before. Lol!
Stuart
You don’t even want to know how many “OK Boomer” comments hit the moderation queue.
Franco Calcagni
I am surprised Stuart. You typically defend whoever is being mocked or called names….in your words, this is not the place.
His comment did not have politics, religion or anything else inflammatory; just his opinion.
So rather than defend his right to cite an opinion, you indirectly add to the abuse.
Stuart
To be clear, nobody has a right to freedom of expression here, except for me. That said, I strive to be as hands-off as possible, preferring to let community discussion steer itself and self-police. I’ll step in and moderate only when I have to, usually to keep things civil and free from political soapboxing.
Bob leapt from commentary about the product itself – a battery-powered recreational vehicle – to ranting about modern times. That’s what incited ridicule.
will
The most generic boomer comment I’ve read, get a life.
Franco Calcagni
I don’t agree with Bob, but crap, everyone sure are letting him have it. I think he is entitled to his opinion.
Stuart usually writes these articles and wants feedback. Bob got eaten alive for his view.
Chuck
Back in my day…. Every generation says this, your generation thought smoking cigarettes was cool.
Ken Jay
You played outside BECUASE there was no electonics or internet. Not inspite of it. You do not know if you are better or worse for it.
Not to mention this IS for outdoor use. See.s like just ranting over nonsense.
Jeffrey Yorke
Bob, I think you’ve bumped your head. I am almost 69 and THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS. We are lucky to live in a period of great AMERICAN invention— fast computers, SMART phones, thank God, Allah, and Elon— ELECTRIC vehicles. With the vapors of the late Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Sergery Brin, Jeffrey Bezos, and even Warren Buffett, we are living in a super creative era like the times of Edison, Tesla, Ford, and Ben Franklin before them.
And kids are a helluva lot smarter today than when I was growing up. Yeah, there are different, nerdy, wear generally unappealling wardrobes and have metal sticking out of new holes in their bodies, creepy tatoos, but 99 percent of them are great people. My only concern that my ride could soon be over and look at all the exciting things I am gonna miss out on.
Bobby boy, look forward and save the rearview mirror for Saturday afternoon chats with your great grandchildren. And for God’s sake, keep working. Watching reruns of “Law & Order” will kill you!
Abe
It’s used outside🙄 I’m sure it would get you to and from school (back in your day) uphill both ways just fine.
Michael
All the “lucky” kids had mini bikes growing up. I want one so I can ride down to the Pickleball Courts. I’ve earned it!】)
M. England
You I must have grown up during the same time as you. Only I came from the hills where the nearest town that had a traffic light was 50 miles away. I possibly agree with your “overpriced “ opinion. My grandchildren are suppose to get one of these exact scooters soon. I can’t wait to watch them ride. My childhood was hard. I don’t want my grandkids to suffer because I had no choice. BTW, my grandsons aren’t “soft.” They’re rough as cobbs. If you think riding scooters makes one “soft”, next time you see a man on a motorcycle with a 2 piece rocker on his back walk over and tell him. I mean what’s the worst could happen with him being “soft” and all. Good day Pappy.
A W
It’s hard to tell: is this being marketed towards adults, teens, or children?
Stuart
I can’t tell either, but I’d say definitely not young children.
Chuck
Kids toys typically max out at 5mph, so definitely not for them. This is probably for adults and teens, the same age range that would buy a gas dirt bike.
mark
Yeah probably looking to target the crowd that throws a little 2 stroke engine or whatever on a cruiser bike. Middle school/high school type of thing it seems.
Blocky
By the way 28 mph is no joke in terms of severity of accidents, which is why class 2 electric bicycles in the USA top out at 20mph.
By the looks of it, bet this thing has at least a 2000 watt hub motor that could actually go 50mph. I’m sure people will override the factory limit.
S
What about children at heart?
John
I envision Atlanta or LA intersections being taken over with hundreds of these.
S
Not with an 18 mile range. Range estimates are usually best-case with delicate throttle application. Not pulling wheelies and ripping off at top speed all over the place.
Robert
I’m generally leery of companies going outside of their core business. It more often than not ends up badly. Mattel bought up a very successful children’s softer company for a bunch, and ruined it. Raytheon tried to go into business jets, and had to write off billions. By contrast In’n Out concentrates on what it does well and does it fabulously well. They are always packed and make money hand over foot. I hope that ego just supplied the batteries and brand name, and some experience electric bike company made the rest..
Blocky
Yes but have you tried the hellfire fries?
Robert
No. Must be on the secret menu.
Rockets
I value the idea of leveraging existing batteries for other purposes. A swappable battery that can be used to mow your lawn, cut some firewood, and then take a ride to the creek? Yes, please. I hope this is made for adults, and adult weights (who should probably wall to the creek).
ByronAP
All my electric yard equipment is now EGO. I was extremely hesitant and tried every brand I could find but every time EGO came out way ahead. Yeah it’s pricey but I now have faith that what this company puts out is good stuff. I think the mechanics of this actually falls in line with what they could build with mostly already inventoried parts. So to me it kinda makes sense.
Bonnie
On the other hand, consider that the Apollo spacesuits were made by Playtex, an underwear company. And they far surpassed all the entrenched industrial contractors competing for that job.
Different Bob
Good point. Here’s another fun example. The M1 Abrams main battle tank was designed and produced by a subsidiary of Chrysler corporation. Arguably one of the best main battle tanks ever produced. This was back in the 70s- 80s when Chrysler as a whole was about to go belly up. Iacocca had to decide if they should sell off the highly profitable tank division or the cars. They sold the tanks and made the k-car.
Different Bob
While I agree companies should stick to core competencies, failing to grow a division/company leaves it susceptible to being spun off, liquidated, sold etc. The old adage “if you’re not innovating you’re dying applies.” But you’re 100% correct if they come out with junk it will turn people off to that brand.
I see this as EGO taking a play from Ryobi in that Ryobi has made fans, coolers, Bluetooth speakers, RC trucks etc. Products typically associated with toys, lifestyle branding, camping etc and not necessarily power tool or DIYer related.
I think you’re probably right EGO is probably using a Chinese vendor to OEM a bike for EGO to power. There are quite a few of these E dirt bikes available on Amazon some of them apparently have pretty good reviews and work well. If the specs are right it does sound like kind of a high-end model. 40 mph is no joke on a battery platform.
Champs
I may not need any EGO tools, but I suddenly want EGO tools.
A reel mower for my tiny lawn would be nice, btw…
Jason P.
Ive been lusting after a setup for using my Ego tools’ batteries for purposes beyond just my lawn because they’re just so good. This is a good use.
Alex
EGO may be onto something here, but as long as the bike is similarly sized to a BMX bike to maximize its appeal . With a top speed of 28 mph, this would definitely appeal to the 10 thru 15 age range. Gotta love innovation
Rx9
A-ha! Excellent! This is a point that I have been hammering on about as a commenter on this blog for years. As the cordless power tool market starts to proliferate high current/voltage/power systems, don’t be surprised to see those systems making their way into small vehicles. Thus far, that move has largely existed in the realm of hobbyists, using 3d printed adapters to repurpose tool battery systems in children’s ride-on toys (power wheels, etc.), e-bikes, electric skateboards, and a host of other homebuilt niche mobility applications.
Now, it looks like another major company has taken a step in the vehicular direction (also, kudos to Makita for their earlier e-bike) . I applaud Ego for this, but I think the future of this industry effort is going to be the first manufacturer pushing their systems as a dedicated standard for use in the products of brands already established in the transportation space.
In other words, an Ego mini dirtbike is fantastic, but you’ll know the real revolution is afoot when you see a Honda, KTM or Yamaha product built to run on some tool maker’s system. The power demand synergy is already there, as the output of many existing tools are commensurate with smaller vehicles:
– eg, a zero turn mower or garden tractor is on par with a dirtbike or atv.
– an electric snow thrower or chainsaw is close to the wattage of an ebike or e scooter.
I feel that already you could probably use a Ryobi 80v battery (or two) to repower a Sondors Metacyle or at least a Surron Light Bee.
Conversely, some of the hot swappable light vehicle standards like Kymco, Gogoro, and Gachaco may find their way into construction, landscaping and heavy equipment applications.
Right now, it’s kind of a wild west environment, but there will be some consolidation coming.
Rx9
Correction- *light* (not heavy) equipment applications. That’s a job for whatever running gear they use to run the Tesla Semi or its competition.
Adam
After a fiasco ordering a Ryobi e-mower earlier this year I’m still debating to get a Ryobi, even though I have several Ego tools already. Just feel the Ego mowers are over priced.
Now with this bike, and having a barn ¾” down the road with field in-between, I might be jumping all in on Ego.
HQ is only 40min away, maybe I can try one first…
MM
I think Ego will find many customers with that sort of situation. This little bike would be great for getting around on a larger property, farm, ranch, etc, so long as you didn’t need to take too much with you. And if you already have Ego OPE then it becomes even more appealing since you can share batteries.
Rodger
Just wishful thinking…how long before EGO comes out with an adult size electric motorcycle?
Please!?!?!
Mike
Be great if it were cheaper than the gas alternative but instead it’s twice the price and half the speed.
Just go buy a $100 vintage mini, put $200 into a 212cc predator from harbor freight and you can do 60+ with less than $600 invested.
I guess if you’re mechanically challenged you should just go for the ego mini instead.
Daniel L
Or one could retrofit a mini bike for an electric motor and a battery pack. Shoot, even a bicycle.
Slightly different skill set, but one can get good results either way.
Personally, if I’m to have a small vehicle with limited range, I’d prefer to use a fuel that I readily have at home, rather than managing gas cans, making stops at gas stations, etc.
The fuel doesn’t matter as much as the utility for the individual. If one needs greater range, filling up a gas tank is certainly faster and easier than finding an outlet one can use on the road.
But…let’s say that somebody wants to use a bike for little errands within a 5 mile radius? An electric bike would be ideal for something like that.
Personally: I’m curious if milwaukee may eventually whip something up with their MX FUEL lineup. I see a significant opening for them, at the very least, in something like a jobsite buggy.
Judd
I’m waiting for an EGo outboard motor so I can go fishing… like kids of any age!
Jeremiah D
Saw a youtube video of someone who replaced an outboard motor with a cordless super hawg. Looked faster than a trolling motor. A bit of hacking could make something on your preferred battery platform work.
Jared
Wow. This is squarely in my interest area. I’m excited, but not sure how serious this machine will be as a dirt bike.
I raced dirt bikes for years and live on a small farm where I have a pretty substantial motocross track. I wanted to ride with my kid as he got older, so he started on a balance bike before he was two and was able to ride a pedal bike without training wheels shortly after turning two.
At 5 I got him his first “dirt bike”, a Rosso ebikeS, which is basically a balance bike with a wimpy motor. He rode it nearly every day, but it lacked the power for hills and rough terrain, so it was mostly on flat grassy areas. I upgraded the motor the next year, which helped some, and he road it until age 7.
At about 7.5 I bought him a Stacyc 18edrive. The 20edrive is probably a closer competitor for this Ego in terms of size and intended rider age, but the 18 and 20edrive share the same motor and electronics. The 20edrive tops out at 20mph. It’s an entirely different ballgame to what he was riding before.
I actually wanted to switch him to a gas-powered bike, a CRF50 specifically, but my wife was hesitant and much more comfortable with another electric dirt bike. Personally I didn’t see a big safety difference, but it didn’t matter that much to me – and the Stacyc is certainly a lot lighter than a CRF50. A gas bike is actually slightly cheaper though and certainly more of a “real” dirt bike with wider tires, suspension and top speed (but not torque).
The Stacyc has power – he toys with the “high power” mode occasionally, but mostly keeps it in the mid-power mode. It’s very torquey. It is also a very different take on an “electric dirt bike” than this Ego – more of a powered mountain bike than an electric MX bike.
Visually, the Ego’s styling looks more like a play bike than a serious moto-machine. You wouldn’t mount the fenders so close to the tires on a bike that might ride in mud, nor is it a good idea to have the kickstand below the frame if you need to hop over a log. It also looks wide – and those forks are sure skinny. That front tire is an odd size for offroad too.
Still, I bet it would be a hoot! Maybe Ego is steering this model away from real off-road use on purpose, since that invites rougher use. I’m excited by a new option.
Since the Stacyc is ~$2700, I’m guessing this will be similar, or maybe a little more. The Stacyc uses some top-shelf mountain bike parts, so despite looking “simpler”, there’s some expensive components driving up the price.
processwrench
For you i’d think any of the KTM (or any of the related brands) SX-E3 or E5 would be more what you are looking for, but other than knowing they are out there and that what the race at the KTM Jr challenge during Supercross races I don’t know much about them.
The tires is what i’m not so sure of. If you can get a better tire on it this it might be ok.
Style wise i agree, it seem more like an electric Z50 than a Cobra.
Personally i think a eBike would be a better seller for Ego than a dirt bike. I know Greenworks has one but don’t know how well its selling. I do like the idea of the expansion outside of tools for these OPE batteries.
Jared
The more I thought about it, I started to think this might be a mini bike for adults as much as kids. The design is just off to be a real dirt bike – even a trail model – but a toy to play with around the campsite for teens and adults? Makes more sense to me.
The Stacyc is far from cheap, but the KTM is crazy expensive here in Canada where I live and hard to find. I’m hoping by next year, or the year after at the latest, my wife will agree the boy is finally big enough for “real” dirt bike and we can just get him a CRF110.
Greenger and Honda teamed up to release an electric dirt bike too, which would have been tempting if they sold them in Canada. USA-only though, for the time being.
Ken
The market is clogged with e-motos right now but this one leverages batteries (the expensive part) that are already in my garage. Make an adult version and I’m getting in line. I drove the Surron last week and like it a lot except for the price. Noise is one reason to switch from gas to battery, for me.
T
I like how it says ‘ CORDLESS’ mini bike. This looks fun.
SDN
The 7.5mah battery’s are about $500 each and you need two of them. Not sure if they’re included.
Stuart
A search shows they’re $399 each right now.
AP
EGO reminds me of Ford’s SVT but more in a dabble sense. You can bet they’re experimenting a bit. Where does EGO go? Drills, saws, etc, have plenty of representation. Lawncare…utility…lifestyle and who knows what else.
SteveP
Interesting times of convergence with electric-powered everything these days. I just wasted hours in an attempt to research and buy a battery powered lawn mower. After reading Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and all the one-star reviews on Amazon, HD and Lowe’s, I came to the conclusion they are not yet ready for my “lawn” which involves also cutting over 500′ (X2) of gravel driveway verge with the inevitable branches and roots and stones hidden in the grass. Just too many reports of breakages and TBH shockingly bad customer service – even for the simple things like a defective battery
I eventually found an almost new Honda mower (Honda has quit the consumer gas lawnmower market in the US but still sells in Europe and probably elsewhere). That should hold me for another five years
Just because you can make a circular saw or a leaf blower does not mean you can transfer the same tech directly to lawn mowers (IMO) or motorcycles. Sure, there will be some overlap and maybe even useful innovations, but I don’t want to be part of the “test program”. I suspect there will be very few parts available for these battery mowers (and motorcycles) in just a year or do – if they even exist now. Bad enough if you can’t find a trigger switch for a $50 drill, but if your $8800 mower is OOS from a broken piece of unobtainable plastic?
Manny
28 mph top speed with an 18 mile range. It’s laughable. If you top it out your battery will be dead in 20 minutes hahahahahahahaha. It’s great for the kids to rip up the neighborhood I guess.
Jr
Hell, I’m a 79 year old gramma and just saw the bike for the first time. I want one. Had a Harley at one time but getting too dangerous on the roads with these crazy drivers out there on their cellphones and weaving in and out of traffic going like a bat out of hell and some throwing black smoke. Real adults…anyway have several ego products and love them. Enjoy life any way you can
Nathan
If this electric bike compares similarly in price to electric Burromax minibikes, they will have a hit on their hands.
Rx9
Something that occurred to me as a selling point here is the availability and trustworthiness of name brand power tool system batteries.
A lot of people are leery of off brand small electric vehicles because of the numerous instances where poorly constructed battery packs in ebikes, hoverboards, etc. started spontaneously combusting and burning things down.
A name brand system with a proven qc/design/safety record does a lot to allay those fears.
In fact, I specifically built my eboard to run on hot-swappable tool packs because of this. I can yank the battery out of my leaf blower and pop it right into the eboard, and be skating down the block in seconds. When the battery is down, I can swap in another, and charge the used one without worrying about it, because I know the tool battery system was built to a high safety standard.
What’s more, while the fly-by-night, no-name ebike company may or may not be around when your battery pack goes kaput, or a replacement may be hard-to-find/super expensive, the battery packs in tool systems will be around for a while and are easy to obtain for a reasonable price at your local home improvement center.
Nate
This isn’t a surprise for anyone who’s frequented the Endless Sphere ebike forums. Modding or scratch-building ebikes to use OPE batteries has been hot for years, and everyone’s been WAITING for the manufacturers to get the memo.
Perhaps it’s a surprise that they listened.