When we talk suspension at Darwin EV, we’re focused mostly on the lightweight electric dirt bike class – bikes like the Sur-Ron Light Bee, Talaria, and E Ride Pro models. Ultra-agile and highly tunable, they sit between e-MTBs and mid-weight e-moto bikes at around 110-140 lbs. That unique weight and torque profile is exactly why suspension choice matters.
Riders usually choose between two directions: lightweight downhill MTB forks or purpose-built e-moto suspension.
Lightweight Downhill MTB Forks
Why choose lightweight DH MTB forks? To keep total weight down, sharpen steering feel, and prioritize nimbleness. These forks are great for street, flowy singletrack, and lighter off-road where you’re not repeatedly flat-landing big jumps.
Top DH MTB Forks:
Öhlins DH38 m.1 Fork + Crown
Fox 40 Factory GRIP2 VVC 29" Fork
Marzocchi Bomber 58 27.5 ForkShop All Lightweight Fork Upgrades ❯
Purpose-Built E-Moto Suspension Setups
Engineered specifically for the weight, leverage, and repeated impacts of electric dirt bikes, EXT and Sirris are top choices. Although heavier than MTB options, they’re built for abuse.
EXT Racing Shox
The Ferro Fork + Arma Rear Shock suspension setup is a premium, “full-send” package tuned for higher loads and repeated landings. EXT suspension upgrades are compatible with the following lightweight electric dirt bike models:
- Sur-Ron Light Bee
- Talaria MX3/MX4/MX5/X3
- E Ride Pro S / SS 2.0 / SS 3.0 / SR
- Ventus One / One+
- 79Bike
- Rawrr Mantis / X
- Zero XB
EXT Ferro E-MX Fork
EXT Arma E-MX Rear ShockShop EXT Suspension Upgrades ❯
Sirris
With the recent release of their premium F43 Fork CMX Tunes, Sirris now offers dedicated e-moto suspension forks for the following lightweight electric dirt bike models:
- Sur-Ron Light Bee
- Talaria Sting MX5 Pro
- E Ride Pro SS 3.0 / SR
- Ventus One+
- Zero XB
Shop Sirris Suspension Upgrades ❯
Which Suspension Setup Is Right For You?
- Choose DH MTB (Öhlins / Fox 40 / Marzocchi) if your top priorities are agility and lightest weight.
- Choose e-moto (EXT / Sirris) if you want maximum durability and confidence for aggressive riding on a lightweight electric dirt bike.
Darwin EV offers both paths — because the “right” answer depends on how and where you ride.
