If the Sting R is the sensible pick and the X3 Pro is the featherweight, the Talaria Komodo is the one that makes your palms sweat. It’s the flagship — 32 kW peak, 754 Nm, 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds — and it turns the lightweight electric dirt bike formula up to a genuinely intimidating level. Here’s our UK review, and an honest take on who should (and shouldn’t) buy one.
Talaria Komodo at a glance
| Spec | Talaria Komodo |
|---|---|
| Peak power | 32 kW |
| Torque | 754 Nm |
| 0–60 mph | ~4.5 seconds |
| Top speed (off-road) | 65 mph |
| Battery | 97.2 V 45 Ah Lithium (~4.4 kWh) |
| Range | ~71 miles |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Price | £5,199 (road-legal L3E £5,695) |
Power: this is the fast one
Numbers only tell half the story, but the Komodo’s are startling for a bike this size: 32 kW peak and 754 Nm of torque, enough for a 0–60 mph time of around 4.5 seconds and a 65 mph top speed. It’s not just fast in a straight line — the instant, silent hit of torque out of corners is what separates the Komodo from everything below it in the range. This is a bike that rewards experience and punishes complacency. If you want the fastest Talaria, this is unambiguously it.
Battery and range
Backing the performance is the biggest pack in the range: a 97.2 V 45 Ah battery (roughly 4.4 kWh) good for about 71 miles. That’s a lot of hard riding between charges, and it means the Komodo doesn’t force you to trade range for its performance. As with every Talaria, good charging habits keep that range healthy long-term.
Chassis and weight
At 90 kg the Komodo is heavier than the Sting family, as you’d expect given the power and battery — but it’s still light by petrol-motorcycle standards, and the extra mass helps it feel planted at the speeds it’s capable of. Full-size suspension, strong hydraulic brakes and a purposeful stance make it feel every bit the flagship.
Road-legal L3E option
Uniquely in the range, the Komodo’s road-legal sibling is an L3E — the Komodo L3E — restricted to 59 mph rather than the 28 mph of the L1E models, because L3E is the full motorcycle category. It needs a full A1 (or higher) licence and you must be 17+, but it’s one of the fastest road-legal electric dirt bikes on sale in the UK. See our L1E vs L3E guide and are Talarias road legal? for the full picture.
Who is the Komodo for?
- Experienced riders who want the most power and speed in the range.
- Anyone cross-shopping the Sur-Ron Storm Bee — the Komodo matches or beats it on paper and adds a factory road-legal L3E option plus UK support.
- Not newcomers: if this is your first electric dirt bike, start on the X3 Pro or Sting R and work up. Our beginner’s buying guide explains why.
The verdict
The Talaria Komodo is the halo bike — and it earns it. The performance is genuinely thrilling, the range is huge, and the road-legal L3E option makes it usable on the road as well as the track. At £5,199 (off-road) it’s the priciest Talaria, but for the power on offer it’s still strong value against anything comparable. Just be honest with yourself about your experience level before you press the throttle.
Rating: 4.8 / 5 — the flagship, and it rides like one.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast is the Talaria Komodo?
The off-road Talaria Komodo has a top speed of 65 mph and does 0–60 mph in about 4.5 seconds, from 32 kW peak power and 754 Nm of torque. The road-legal Komodo L3E is restricted to 59 mph for legal UK road use.
How much is the Talaria Komodo in the UK?
The off-road Talaria Komodo is £5,199 including VAT, and the road-legal Komodo L3E is £5,695. It's the most powerful and most expensive model in the Talaria UK range.
Is the Talaria Komodo road legal?
The standard Komodo is off-road only. The road-legal version is the Komodo L3E — an EEC-approved motorcycle-class model restricted to 59 mph, which can be registered, taxed and insured for UK roads. It requires a full A1 (or higher) motorcycle licence from age 17.
What is the range of the Talaria Komodo?
The Talaria Komodo has a range of around 71 miles from its 97.2 V 45 Ah battery (about 4.4 kWh) — the biggest pack in the range. The road-legal L3E version quotes around 70 miles.
Is the Talaria Komodo good for beginners?
Not really — with 32 kW and 754 Nm the Komodo is a serious, fast machine best suited to experienced riders. Newer riders are better starting on the lighter X3 Pro or the Sting R, then stepping up.
Talaria Komodo vs Sur-Ron Storm Bee — which is faster?
The Komodo is genuinely in Storm Bee territory and beyond on torque, with 32 kW peak and 754 Nm. For UK riders it also offers a factory road-legal L3E option and official in-country parts and support, which the Storm Bee's UK availability doesn't always match.
Models mentioned in this guide
- Talaria Komodo Own the horizon. 32 kW peak, 754 Nm of torque and 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds — the apex of the Talaria range.
- Talaria Komodo L3E Road Legal The road-legal Komodo. 32 kW, 17-inch road wheels and L3E type approval for full UK road use.
- Talaria Sting Pro The ultimate Sting. 72 V performance, 13 kW peak power and a fully overhauled chassis.