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Yozma releases new off-road electric dirt bike with reverse gear and 88 km of range

Yozma has launched the all-new IN 11 electric dirt bike globally. The IN 11 is an off-road as well as city-friendly dirt bike, featuring a mid-drive motor and a large 1,404 Wh lithium battery. Plus, it offers a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h) and a range of 55 miles (88 km) on a single charge. 

Yozma has unveiled its latest electric dirt bike, the IN 11. It comes as a direct successor to the last year’s IN 10, bringing significant upgrades in terms of power, battery capacity, and suspension. Speaking more precisely, the IN 11 is now more powerful than before. It features a mid-drive motor, providing 200 Nm of torque and a 4,800 W peak power, a step up from the 2,600 W of the IN 10. The powerful motor delivers a maximum of 45 mph (72 km/h) of top speed. 

As for the battery, the electric dirt bike boasts a large 1,404 Wh lithium battery, which is said to offer 55 miles (88 km) of range on a single charge. However, the real-life range of the e-bike depends on riders’ throttle use, elevation, terrain, and riding speed. On top of that, there are also four power modes, including eco, sport, race, and stunt. Like the premium Talaria Komodo, the affordable IN 11 dirt bike ships with one-button reverse gear. 

The LCD display shows essential driving-related information such as speed, distance, modes, and battery levels. Furthermore, it supports a maximum payload of 220 lbs (100 kg), down from the 265 lbs (120 kg) limit of its predecessor, the IN 10. The high carbon steel frame paired with 14” front and 12” rear tires. Stopping power comes from dual hydraulic disc brakes. Plus, it has hydraulic front suspension and a nitrogen-charged rear absorber. 

The IN 11 comes with an IPX6 rating, meaning it can withstand water jets from any direction, although it is not rated for immersion in water. Other features include a high-visibility brake light, a one-touch wheelie, a magnetic emergency switch, and auto wheelie assist. It’s worth noting that the dirt bike is designed for riders between 3.94 ft (120 cm) and 5.9 ft (180 cm) tall. 

As for price, the Yozma IN 11 is priced at $1,499. Available in a black colorway, buyers can now purchase the electric dirt bike directly from Yozma’s official website. 

But we of course, don’t live in a vacuum, and others, including the Heybike Villain and the Engwe Eagle have already brought 52V, 4.5kW motors to the pit bike form factor, sometimes at much lower cost.

I should say here that parents who want to keep their kids’ e-motos in the 20-30mph range are going to be a whole lot happier with the 2.6kW than 4.5kW motors. Two nice safety improvements over the original Yozma IN10 include the magnetic kill switch and brake lights on the IN11.

Electrek’s take: Yozma’s advantages...If we are keeping it real here, there are dozens of similar-sized and spec’d mini-e-motos out there, often at a much lower cost than the Yozma IN11. But I’d argue that as the biggest and most trusted of these brands, Yozma is a safer bet.

Also, the IN11 is just a lot more solid than the random Amazon/Alibaba electric pit bike. Putting the IN11 together is quicker and easier than any other emoto I’ve built, and it just feels a lot more solid.

That feeling extends to the safety features. The brakes are more dialed in. The turning feels a lot tighter, and the overall ride is quieter and lighter. I believe, and my limited testing bears this out, that spec for spec, I got a lot more range on the IN11 than I got on other bikes with similar battery and motor specs. That 200nm of torque feels like it belongs on a much more expensive e-moto.

The wheelie mode is a nice trick (15, 25, or 40 degrees wheelie settings) and something we’ve only seen on Anylands for this price point so far. It is more developed on the IN11 but expect to see this on just about every new pit bike coming out over the next few years.

That said, the price, which is currently fluctuating between $1299 and $1499 (don’t forget your $60 off Electrek code), Yozma is going to be on the more expensive side of the 4.5kW emotos out there and some of the newcomers are bringing an intense value competition to the place where Yozma once dominated by itself.

Yozma IN 11 spec sheet:

4,800W: Peak motor output, up sharply from the prior IN 10’s 2,600W baseline.

200 Nm: Claimed peak torque, delivering aggressive low-end climb performance.

45 mph: Advertised top speed in Race mode. Real world only slightly lower

52V 27Ah = 1404Wh: Removable lithium battery pack, promising up to 55 miles of range in Eco mode with a 5- to 6-hour recharge time. No one has time to drive for 55 miles in Eco Mode. Expect 20-30 miles when gunning it.

~$1,299: Pre-order and promotional launch pricing. Yozma has the swag to demand a higher price point than the sub-$1,000 off-brand offerings, but it isn’t a slam-dunk decision.

Auto Wheelie Assist: Embedded in “Stunt Mode,” this feature allows riders to cap front-wheel elevation between 15° and 40° with anti-tip protection, functioning like digital training wheels for lofting the bike. Wheelies also increase the likelihood of injuries obviously

One-button reverse gear – helps riders maneuver tight trails and tight garage spaces without manhandling the frame.

Brake Light / Magnetic kill switch – nice safety features and substitute for key in some cases.

Tiered riding modes: Four maps (Eco, Sport, Race, Stunt) let users toggle between commuter battery conservation and full-torque delivery.

by: Autonews