Bonnell 805RX Launch: Order 9-1-2026 at Lithium Powersports

Travis Pastrana Rode 20 Electric Bikes and Picked the Bonnell 805RX

At the Channel 199 shootout held at Pastranaland, Travis Pastrana's private compound, 20 electric dirt bikes lined up for one of the most thorough independent evaluations the e-moto world has ever seen. No manufacturer reps hovering. No brand deals influencing results. Just riders picking the best bike.

The judges? Travis Pastrana, Ryan Sipes, Phil Smage, and a handful of other top-tier pros who've spent decades on two wheels. These aren't paid influencers reading a script. They're legitimate riders with nothing to gain from picking a favorite.

The result: Travis Pastrana declared the Bonnell 805 the winner, and 4 out of 5 test riders chose it as their top pick. That kind of consensus across a group of elite riders is rare. So what makes the Bonnell 805RX electric motocross bike the one they all gravitated toward? Here's the breakdown.

Built by Champions: The Race DNA Behind the 805RX

Bonnell isn't some Silicon Valley startup guessing at what riders want. The company was founded by Matt Wauters, the creator of EBMX, a name that serious e-moto riders already know. Wauters built his reputation on race-grade controllers and powertrains, and he brought that entire knowledge base into Bonnell from day one.

Here's the credibility that really matters: Bonnell's race team won the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup Team Champion title, competing head-to-head against KTM, Stark, and SurRon. Those are the same brands most riders are already cross-shopping. Bonnell didn't just show up; they beat them on the world stage.

At the heart of the 805RX sits the EBMX X30 race controller. Think of it as the brain that translates your throttle input into power delivery: race-proven throttle mapping, deep tunability, and response times that off-the-shelf controllers simply can't match. This is the same technology that won at the World Cup level.

Max Beaupre, a competitive hard enduro rider on the Bonnell team, has logged thousands of real-world testing miles racing the 805 platform. He's not just testing it on a dyno. He's winning hard enduro events on it, feeding data back to the engineering team with every race.

The 805RX made its public debut at AIMExpo 2026 in Anaheim alongside the flagship 902RX, signaling that this is a production-ready brand with real bikes, not vaporware renderings. Technology that won at the FIM World Cup level is now available for you to order.

805RX Specs That Actually Matter to Riders

Skip the spec-sheet filler. Here's what you'll actually feel on the bike.

56 hp (42 kW) peak power and 80+ mph top speed in a 211 lb package. That power-to-weight ratio is the core performance story. For context, you're looking at more horsepower than most 250cc four-strokes in a chassis that weighs less than a 125cc two-stroke. Yeah, it rips.

Full-size 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels with a 520 chain. This is a real dirt bike, not a scaled-up play bike. The forged aluminum frame and Bonnell forged brakes keep the weight honest without sacrificing rigidity where it counts.

Two swappable battery options address the single biggest objection to going electric: range anxiety.

• Core battery: 3.9 kWh for lighter riding and practice sessions
• Race battery: 4.7 kWh for longer motos and trail days

Both swap tool-free. Pop one out, slide the other in, and you're back on the track. No wrench required.

The suspension deserves its own paragraph. Sirris, a Belgium-based R&D firm, co-developed the 43mm inverted fork and rear shock specifically for the 805RX platform. You get 245mm of travel front and rear, engineered from scratch for this bike's weight distribution and power characteristics, not bolted on as an afterthought.

Rider aids that actually do something: traction control, adjustable regen braking, boost mode, IMU-based wheelie control, and electronic clutch simulation. All of it is tunable through the Bonnell app and the proprietary Pulse Control System. A handlebar-mounted Joy-Con controller toggles five customizable ride modes plus reverse, with a multi-view display and integrated lap timer. You can fine-tune this bike from your phone before you even throw a leg over it.

Why Buy from Lithium Powersports, Not Just Anywhere

Here's something a lot of buyers overlook until it's too late: factory warranty coverage on the Bonnell 805RX requires purchasing through an authorized U.S. dealer. Buy from an unauthorized source and that warranty is void. On a mid-to-premium electric motocross bike, that's not a gamble worth taking.

Lithium Powersports is an authorized Bonnell dealer, and the Bonnell 805RX Electric Motocross Bike | 56HP listing includes factory warranty, a low price guarantee, and fast, free shipping on most orders. OEM Bonnell parts are also available with confirmed fitment by model number and 2-day express shipping from our Jacksonville, FL warehouse.

While most competitor pages show "price TBD" with zero payment discussion, we offer financing options to make ownership accessible right now. Telling someone a bike exists without helping them actually buy it isn't very useful.

When you call or email us with questions about the 805RX, you're talking to someone who actually rides. Our crew are real off-road riders and racers with deep platform knowledge. We're not reading from a product sheet; we're talking from the saddle.

We also have a physical showroom in Jacksonville, FL, so you can see bikes in person instead of just scrolling product photos. Our rewards and referral program means your first Bonnell purchase starts earning you credit toward parts and accessories from day one.

When Does the Bonnell 805RX Ship?

The expected delivery window is Q3 to Q4 2026, with Bonnell's official site listing Q4 2026 as the target and some dealers citing a September 1, 2026 full launch date. Either way, we're close.

A first-ride preview of the 805 and 902 prototypes was conducted in Florida earlier in 2026. Electric Cycle Rider noted that active suspension and controller tuning were still being dialed in during that test, which means the production version hitting your garage will be even more refined than what the media rode.

Ordering now through Lithium Powersports puts you in line. Inventory on new models moves fast, especially after a shootout win like Pastranaland. Production slots on a brand-new platform from a boutique builder aren't unlimited.

Worth noting: the 805RX's bigger sibling, the 902RX, produces 87 hp (65 kW) and is claimed to be the most powerful electric dirt bike ever built. If you want to know where this platform is headed, that's your answer.

Electric dirt bikes are the fastest-growing segment in the market, with the U.S. electric dirt bike market projected to nearly double by 2033. Major events like the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout now feature e-motos alongside gas bikes. This is a movement, and the 805RX is arriving right at the tipping point.

Stop Waiting. Here's How to Order the Bonnell 805RX Today

Quick recap: FIM World Cup-winning race team. Travis Pastrana's top pick out of 20 bikes. 56 hp in 211 lbs. Smart, app-connected tuning. Tool-free swappable batteries. Custom Sirris suspension built specifically for this platform. This isn't a concept bike or a crowdfunding promise. It's production-ready and available to order.

Ordering through Lithium Powersports gets you authorized dealer status, factory warranty, fast shipping, financing options, and a team of actual riders backing you up after the sale. Visit our Bonnell 805RX listing on LithiumPowersports.com, give us a call with questions, or stop by our Jacksonville showroom to talk bikes in person.

Production slots on a first-run platform from a boutique builder don't sit around forever. Getting your order in early is just smart planning.

Our crew has been watching the 805RX since AIMExpo, and honestly, we're fired up. This is the e-moto we've been waiting to put in riders' hands. Come get on one.