79Bike Falcon Pro L1e-B vs Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: an honest comparison (2026)
Updated 1 November 2026 · 7 min read
Falcon Pro L1e-B or Sur-Ron Ultra Bee? Two philosophies: a 59 kg lightweight with an off-road mode versus a heavier, more powerful machine. Battery, weight, approval, price, service.
Two bikes, two weight classes
The Sur-Ron Ultra Bee is the Light Bee's big sister: bigger, heavier, more powerful. The 79Bike Falcon Pro plays in the lightweight class. Both exist as road-legal mopeds (L1e) limited to 45 km/h on the road. Comparing them is useful, as long as we stay honest: they are not the same size of bike.
Specs side by side
| Feature | 79Bike Falcon Pro L1e-B | Sur-Ron Ultra Bee L1e |
|---|---|---|
| Road category | L1e-B, 45 km/h | L1e-B, 45 km/h |
| Battery | 72 V / 35 Ah (≈ 2.5 kWh) | 74 V (≈ 4.4 kWh claimed) |
| Peak power | 10 kW in off-road mode (private land) | 12.5 kW claimed |
| Wheel torque | 410 N·m (off-road mode) | 440 N·m (claimed, Ultra Bee) |
| Weight with battery | 59 kg | ≈ 87–89 kg |
| Price | today's price on the product page | ≈ €6,690 (dealer, Nov. 2026) |
Competitor data from a Sur-Ron dealer listing (November 2026), subject to change. The off-road Ultra Bee, which is not road-legal, claims more power.
Battery and range: Ultra Bee wins
Let's be clear: with about 4.4 kWh against 2.5 kWh, the Ultra Bee carries much more energy. For long rides without charging, that's a real advantage. The Falcon Pro partly compensates with its weight (almost 30 kg less), which lowers consumption, but it doesn't close a capacity gap of that size.
Weight and handling: Falcon Pro wins
59 kg versus almost 90 kg is the difference you feel most every day: pushing the bike, picking it up after a fall, threading it through tight singletrack, loading it into a van. For a 14–16-year-old or a lighter rider, it's often the deciding factor.
Road + trail: how it works
The Falcon Pro L1e-B is one bike with two modes: the approved road mode (45 km/h, 4 kW) and an off-road mode (10 kW peak) for private land only. Derestricting on public roads voids the approval and is illegal. For the Ultra Bee, the L1e and off-road versions are separate variants: ask the dealer what the version you buy allows.
Price, warranty and service
The Falcon Pro L1e-B is listed at today's price on its product page, with a 2-year warranty (battery 1 year), a workshop in Toulouse Sud, test rides in Sant Cugat (Barcelona) and genuine parts in stock. The Ultra Bee L1e is around €6,690 at dealers; service depends on the dealer network. We also service Sur-Ron bikes: Sur-Ron parts.
Verdict
- You want the biggest range and accept the weight and budget → Ultra Bee.
- You want a light, road-legal bike with a real off-road mode for private land, on a controlled budget → Falcon Pro L1e-B.
- Somewhere in between → look at the Lynx L1e-B (12 kW, 40 Ah battery, 66 kg).
See also our Falcon Pro vs Sur-Ron Light Bee comparison and the 79Bike range comparison.