GASGAS, HQV, KTM SX-E5

GASGAS, HQV, KTM SX-E5 is an electric motocross bike for young riders who need a small, competition-style machine rather than a road-going motorcycle. By our assessment, the strong point is its clean electric delivery: no clutch work and no engine noise in the usual sense, which makes it a very different way into dirt riding. The downside is built into that same setup, because electric MX bikes depend on battery time and charging habits, so they ask for more planning than a petrol bike at the track. In use it is all about lightness, throttle control and short, intense sessions rather than long-distance riding. It sits beside youth motocross bikes from the same general world, but the battery-driven format makes it feel more specialised and less old-school than a small two-stroke. The number in the name is part of the model name, and the real story is the electric off-road format.