Best Surron Upgrades Light Bee X
Best Sur-Ron Upgrades for the Light Bee X: A Practical Guide
The Sur-Ron Light Bee X is already an excellent machine out of the box — but it's also one of the most upgradeable electric dirt bikes on the market. A large aftermarket ecosystem has developed around the LBX, and some upgrades deliver genuinely transformative results.
This guide covers the best surron upgrades by category — what each does, what it costs, and whether it's worth your money.
1. Battery Upgrade (Biggest Impact)
The single most impactful surron upgrade is the battery. The stock 60V 35Ah pack produces ~6kW peak. Options:
60V upgrade (no controller change needed): eWatt 60V 53Ah (18kW peak), Chi Gladiator 60 Max (60V 60Ah). Drop-in fit, significant range and power improvement over stock. Best value upgrade.
72V upgrade (requires controller): eWatt 72V Race Battery v5 (28kW peak), DHS GT 72V 50Ah. Transformative performance. Requires aftermarket controller (£200–400 additional).
2. Sur-Ron Controller
Required for 72V battery upgrades. The sur ron controller upgrade (Votol EM-200 or eWatt controller) also improves throttle response and allows customisable power curves. Cost: £200–350. An essential addition if you're running a 72V battery.
3. Suspension — Forks
Surron forks are a popular upgrade for trail and enduro use. Aftermarket options (DNM USD, RST, KYB kits) improve damping and handling on technical terrain. Cost: £300–600. Worth it for serious trail riders.
4. Handlebars and Ergonomics
Surron handlebars: bar risers, tapered bars or a full handlebar swap improve rider comfort on longer rides. Cost: £40–150. Easy DIY install.
Surron seat: the stock LBX seat is adequate but aftermarket options offer better foam density for longer rides. Surron seat cover replacements are the most affordable way to refresh feel and appearance. Cost: £20–120.
5. Appearance
Surron graphics and surron sticker kits are the most popular appearance upgrade — custom graphic kits transform the look of the LBX at minimal cost. Surron graphic kit options from UK suppliers start at around £60–120 for a full kit.
6. Lighting and Instrumentation
A surron headlight upgrade improves trail visibility significantly. LED options with 1,500+ lumen output are available. A surron speedometer (GPS-based) is essential if you're running an upgraded controller that removes the stock display readout. Cost: £40–80 each.
Priority Order for LBX Upgrades
1. 60V upgrade battery (no other changes needed, biggest single gain) → 2. Controller + 72V battery (if you want maximum performance) → 3. Forks (for serious trail use) → 4. Handlebars/ergonomics → 5. Appearance (graphics, seat cover)