2026 buying guide
How to choose your 79Bike electric motorbike
Road approval, licence, range, battery, delivery, service: the key questions before buying an electric motorbike, with answers checked against our product pages.
Which 79Bike should I choose in 2026?
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For road and trails: Falcon Pro L1e-B (59 kg, the lightest) or Lynx L1e-B (more off-road reserve). For off-road beginners only: Falcon Lite. For experienced riders on private land: Falcon GT (16 kW, 610 N·m).
Which 79Bike models are road-legal?
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The Falcon Pro L1e-B and Lynx L1e-B are approved in the L1e-B category (moped, 45 km/h, AM licence). The Falcon Lite, Falcon Pro Off-Road and Falcon GT are off-road versions for private land only; an L1e-B version of the Falcon GT is announced by the manufacturer.
What licence do I need?
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L1e-B (45 km/h, 4 kW max): AM licence. L3e-A1 (up to 11 kW): A1 licence. L3e-A2 (up to 35 kW): A2 licence. Rules and minimum ages vary by country. Without approval, no licence allows riding on public roads.
What is the real range?
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Claimed range is up to 120 km (Falcon Pro, Lynx, Falcon GT) and 80 km (Falcon Lite). In reality it depends on terrain, rider weight, mode and temperature: road riding in L1e-B mode uses far less energy than a full-power off-road session.
Which battery, and how long does it last?
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Falcon Pro: 72 V / 35 Ah (≈ 2.5 kWh, LG cells). Lynx: 72 V / 40 Ah LG. Falcon GT: 72 V / 40 Ah Samsung (≈ 2.9 kWh). Well looked after, a lithium battery typically keeps about 80% of its capacity after 500–800 full cycles.
79Bike or Sur-Ron?
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On the road, a Falcon Pro L1e-B and a Sur-Ron Light Bee L1e are legally equal (45 km/h). The Falcon Pro stands out with its 72 V battery, 10 kW peak off-road mode on private land and our local service; the Sur-Ron is slightly lighter and a little cheaper. Details in our comparison.
Is there 79Bike after-sales service?
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Yes. Ride On Distribution is the official 79Bike distributor in France, Spain and Portugal, with delivery to Belgium: workshop in Toulouse Sud (Le Cuing), test rides and handover in Sant Cugat (Barcelona), genuine parts in stock online.
Delivery times and warranty?
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Delivery in 3–10 business days for models in stock, free for motorcycles in Europe, the USA and Canada. 2-year warranty on 79Bike and Y-VOLT bikes, battery 1 year. Instalment payment available subject to approval.
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