Bonnell 805 RX: Specs, Price & Who It Fits

Updated November 7, 2026.

The Bonnell 805 RX is not another lightweight Sur-Ron-style play bike. It is a full-size electric off-road motorcycle with a claimed 56 horsepower, 80-plus-mph top speed and a 218-pound curb weight. That combination makes it one of the more interesting new bikes in the gap between a Sur-Ron Ultra Bee and a Stark VARG—but it also means the 805 deserves to be judged like a real motorcycle, not an oversized e-bike.

Here is my short answer: at the current listed price of $8,250, the 805 looks compelling for an experienced dirt-bike rider who wants serious power, full-size wheels and a removable battery. It is a poor first e-moto for a new rider, a kid, or anyone expecting a street-legal commuter.

Bonnell 805 RX specs at a glance

Those are manufacturer figures, and Bonnell says specifications are preliminary. Check the current official Bonnell 805 RX page before ordering.

What makes the 805 different?

The power-to-weight story is the headline. A 56-hp motorcycle at 218 pounds should be properly fast, but the more useful number for most riders is the weight. It is roughly full-size in layout without reaching the 250-to-270-pound zone of many enduro motorcycles. Bonnell pairs that chassis with a 35-inch seat, 21/18-inch wheels and serious suspension travel, so this is meant to ride like a dirt bike rather than a heavy mountain bike.

The other interesting piece is the removable 3.9 kWh battery. A swappable pack can matter far more than another headline power number if you ride from a ranch, pit or van. Bonnell also lists a 4.7 kWh Race battery as coming soon and a 2,500-watt fast charger that can charge in under an hour on 220 volts. Confirm availability, included equipment and your electrical setup before counting on either one.

Five ride modes, reverse, regenerative braking, traction control, hill hold, a speed limiter and parental controls give the bike a modern electronics package. I like adjustable power on electric motorcycles because it lets me turn a serious bike down for a slick trail or a less experienced adult. It does not turn a 218-pound, 56-hp motorcycle into a youth bike.

What 218 pounds means in the real world

My Light Bee and eRide Pro experience taught me how much fun comes from a bike you can muscle around, load easily and pick up without drama. My Ultra Bee and KTM experience taught me the other side: more chassis, brakes and suspension bring stability, but mistakes carry more momentum.

The 805 lands closer to the motorcycle side. A sturdy hitch carrier may handle the stated weight, but you still need to count the carrier, tie-downs and your vehicle's tongue-weight limit. Picking the bike up on a rocky sidehill will not feel like lifting a 75-pound Bonnell 775 MX. For family trips, I would plan transport, charging and who is allowed to ride before the bike ever leaves the garage.

If weight is your main concern, start with my lightweight electric dirt bike weight guide. If you want a more established middleweight reference, read my Sur-Ron Ultra Bee family buyer's guide.

Bonnell 805 range: the honest answer

Bonnell does not currently publish a simple mileage range on the official 805 product page, and I am not going to invent one. Battery capacity is 3.9 kWh, but range can swing wildly with rider weight, speed, sand, elevation, temperature, tire pressure and how often you use all 42 kW.

Ask the dealer for range data that matches your ride: average speed, terrain, elevation gain, rider weight, ride mode and the percentage of battery remaining. A slow technical trail loop and a fast open-desert run are not comparable. I would also ask what the pack weighs, whether a spare can be carried safely, and when the larger battery will actually ship.

Bonnell 805 vs 775 MX, Ultra Bee and Stark VARG EX

The names make the Bonnell 775 MX and 805 sound closely related, but they serve different riders. The 775 MX is a 75-pound e-MTB/e-moto crossover with 6 kW peak power and a 1.3 kWh battery. The 805 is nearly three times the weight and claims seven times the peak power. Choose the 775 for bicycle-like agility and easy transport; consider the 805 for full-size motorcycle speed and stability.

Do not choose from the table alone. The Ultra Bee has a broad owner base and parts ecosystem. The VARG EX costs considerably more but brings established full-size enduro hardware and road-homologation claims in the United States. The 805's appeal is putting serious performance and a removable battery into a lighter, lower-priced package. The tradeoff is that it is newer, so dealer support, parts and real owner data deserve extra scrutiny.

Is the Bonnell 805 street legal?

Bonnell describes the 805 as designed exclusively for off-road use. An optional enduro kit or lights do not automatically make a motorcycle street legal. In California, the DMV now treats qualifying e-motos as off-highway motorcycles subject to OHV identification and registration rules. Read the current California DMV e-moto guidance, then verify your own state and local rules before buying.

For more trip planning, see street-legal electric dirt bikes in California and where to ride electric dirt bikes in California. I would not buy the 805 on the assumption that I could commute on public roads.

My pre-order checklist

• Get the out-the-door price: confirm freight, assembly, taxes and any dealer fees.
• Confirm what is included: charger, kickstand, battery, chain or belt drive, tools and enduro equipment.
• Ask about paperwork: VIN, MSO/title documents and the exact process for OHV registration in your state.
• Check service support: nearest trained dealer, diagnostic process, firmware updates and typical parts lead times.
• Read the warranty: Bonnell lists a 24-month manufacturing-defect warranty for the original owner, while the battery terms are 12 months or 500 hours with conditions. Read the current Bonnell warranty terms yourself.
• Plan transport and charging: verify vehicle payload, hitch rating, tie-down points and access to the voltage your charger needs.
• Budget for protection: this is motorcycle power. Start with the e-moto safety gear I actually use.

Who should buy the Bonnell 805 RX?

It makes sense for: an experienced adult dirt-bike rider; someone who wants more performance than an Ultra Bee without the weight and price of a VARG EX; a rider with legal off-road access; or a family with secure storage, proper transport and clear rules about who can ride.

I would skip it for: a first-time motorcycle rider, a smaller teen, anyone who needs a street commuter, or a buyer who depends on a huge local parts network. I would also wait if the larger battery, fast charger or enduro kit is essential to your use—buy what is actually shipping, not what is only promised.

Bottom line

The Bonnell 805 RX is interesting because its numbers form a coherent package: 56 hp, 218 pounds, full-size wheels and a removable 3.9 kWh battery at a listed $8,250. It looks less like a bigger play bike and more like a lighter full-size electric motorcycle. That is exactly why experienced riders should pay attention—and why newer riders should be cautious.

I want real trail hours, range logs and parts-support history before calling it a proven winner. For now, I would put the 805 on a serious buyer's demo list, verify every included component and judge dealer support as carefully as the spec sheet.

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