Read the voltage, not the wattage. 36V ($399–$799) is a learner machine with a sub-25-inch seat. 48V ($999) is the first one a teenager will not outgrow in a season. 60V ($1,199) brings 40 mph, hydraulic discs and a removable pack — the value pick of the range. 72V ($2,499 and up) is genuine e-moto territory, and the two Venom models at the top are full-size motorcycles with 60Ah and 73Ah packs and a 330 lb rider capacity.
- Voltage tracks capability better than wattage across this whole range.
- The 60V Pro 2000W at $1,199 is the best value: 40 mph, 180mm hydraulic discs, removable pack.
- The two smallest bikes state a UL 2489 certification; most of the range states none.
- Seat height runs 20 to 35.4 inches — size the rider before you shop on speed.
- Every model ships with a charger, and battery packs are separately replaceable from our parts catalog.
MotoTec sells eleven electric dirt bikes and they are not a family so much as four different products wearing one badge. A $399 36V bike for a seven-year-old and a $5,999 four-speed Venom have nothing in common but a logo. Here is the whole ladder in one table, then the recommendation.
The full range
| Model | Battery | Speed | Seat height | Max rider | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36V 300W (HP122E) | 36V 5.2Ah lithium | 5 / 7.5 / 15.5 mph | 20 in | 175 lb | $399 |
| 36V 790W Demon | 36V 8Ah Li-ion | Not stated | 23 in | 150 lb | $529 |
| 36V 1000W (HP112E) | 36V 7.8Ah lithium | 6–18 mph, variable knob | 24.5 in | 150 lb | $649 |
| 36V Pro 1200W | 36V 13Ah Li-ion | 5–23 mph, variable knob | 24.4 in | 150 lb | $799 |
| 48V Pro 1800W | 48V 15.6Ah Li-ion | 5–31 mph, variable knob | 27 in | 150 lb | $999 |
| 60V Pro 2000W | 60V 15.6Ah, removable | 40 mph | 27 in | 150 lb | $1,199 |
| 72V Pro 5000W | 72V 30Ah Li-ion | 50 mph | 32 in | 210 lb | $2,499 |
| 72V 8000W (17/14) | 72V 35Ah lithium | 50 mph | 31.5 in | 210 lb | $2,899 |
| 72V 8000W (19/16) | 72V 35Ah lithium | 56 mph | 33.3 in | 210 lb | $2,999 |
| Venom 72V 12000W | 72V 60Ah, quick release | 4-speed manual + reverse | 35.4 in | 330 lb | $4,999 |
| Venom 72V 30000W | 72V 73Ah, quick release | Automatic | 35.4 in | 330 lb | $5,999 |
How to read this range: voltage first
Wattage is the number every listing shouts, and it is the less useful one. Voltage sets the ceiling on what the bike can ever be, because it decides the controller class, the motor class and the size of pack the frame is built around. Practically:
- 36V — a learner machine. $399 to $799, seats 20 to 24.5 inches, speeds of 15 to 23 mph. These are the bikes a child rides in a field, and they are correctly specified for that.
- 48V — the first real bike. $999 buys 31 mph, a 15.6Ah pack and a 27-inch seat. The rung most families should be aiming at if the rider is a teenager.
- 60V — the value pick. $1,199 for 40 mph, 180mm hydraulic discs and a quick-removal battery. Hydraulic brakes and a pack you can carry indoors are the two upgrades that change ownership most, and this is the cheapest bike in the range with both.
- 72V — e-moto. $2,499 and up. 50 to 56 mph, 30–35Ah packs, hydraulic discs, 210 lb rider capacity, seats at 31.5 to 33.3 inches. This is where a MotoTec starts to be cross-shopped against Surron and Talaria.
The two Venoms are a different category
The Venom 12000W at $4,999 and the Venom 30000W at $5,999 are full-size electric motorcycles: 35.4-inch seats, 330 lb rider capacity, hydraulic discs on DOT4 fluid, and quick-release lithium packs of 60Ah and 73Ah. The interesting split between them is the gearbox — the 12000W is a four-speed manual with a foot shift, a clutch and a reverse gear, and the 30000W is automatic. If you have ridden gas motorcycles and want the shifting back, the cheaper Venom is the one you want.
Several models in this range have a variable speed knob rather than fixed modes — the 36V Pro runs 5–23 mph and the 48V Pro 5–31 mph, adjustable anywhere in between. The 36V 300W uses three fixed steps at 5, 7.5 and 15.5 mph. Set it low, ride together, and raise it as the rider earns it. This is more useful than any spec on the page for a first season.
What about certification?
Two bikes in the range state one on their own spec sheet: the 36V 300W (HP122E) and the 36V 1000W (HP112E) both list UL 2489. The rest state nothing, and we do not imply one on their product pages. If a certification matters for where you intend to ride or store the bike, buy from the two that carry it rather than assuming it runs across the badge.
Range, and why the number on the box is optimistic
MotoTec quotes ranges honestly by their own standard — "5 to 11 miles" and "10 to 40 miles, cruising speed on hard surface for max distance" both appear in their spec sheets, which is more candid than most. The mechanism behind that spread is the same on every electric bike ever built, and it is worth understanding before you are disappointed: see why real range never matches the spec sheet.
Batteries, chargers and long-term ownership
Every bike here ships with its charger, and both are separately replaceable — we list MotoTec battery packs and chargers by model in battery and charging, including the 72V 6A charger for the 5000W Pro and the lithium packs for the 36V and 48V bikes. How you treat the pack in month one decides how much of it you still have in year three; the battery care guide is ten minutes well spent, and SLA vs lithium explains why the lithium bikes in this table hold value better.
