The Complete E-Ride Pro Upgrade Guide

The E-Ride Pro is a lot of bike for the money — big, capable, and a genuine value play in the e-moto world. That value is exactly why it pays to upgrade it the right way instead of throwing parts at it. The riders who get the most out of an E-Ride Pro don't start with a bigger motor; they start by making the bike fit them, stop well, and handle properly, then add power once the chassis can use it. It's the same proven ladder used across every serious e-moto build: comfort and control first, handling second, power last. Here's how to climb it so every dollar earns its keep.

Stage 1: Must-Have First Upgrades

Begin with the cheap, high-impact mods that make the bike fit you and respond like a real dirt bike. These are the consensus first upgrades — fast to install and immediately noticeable:

• Bars & risers. Wider bars on risers open up the cockpit, add leverage, and make standing and attacking terrain feel natural.
• Wide footpegs + brace. Big platform pegs give grip and control; a brace stiffens the mount so they don't flex when you load them hard.
• Grips. Quality lock-on grips cut vibration and hand fatigue on long rides.
• Sintered brake pads. The best stopping upgrade before you touch calipers — stronger bite and far less fade when the heat builds.
• Gripper seat cover. Keeps you planted under acceleration and braking instead of sliding around.
• Sprocket & chain. Re-gearing is the cheapest tuning change there is — set up snap for tight trails or top speed for open ground.

Done together, these transform the ride before you've spent serious money. We bundled the consensus picks into the Must-Have First Upgrades – E-Ride Pro collection. Add 2 or more items from the kit and save 7% on the whole kit.

Stage 2: Handling

The E-Ride Pro is a big, heavy bike, which makes suspension and braking upgrades especially worthwhile. This is the stage riders say "changes everything":

• Suspension (forks & shocks). Upgraded moto forks and a quality rear shock give you control over a heavier chassis, less fatigue, and the confidence to carry speed through chop and landings.
• Brakes. When sintered pads reach their limit, step up to a bigger rotor, braided lines, and a stronger caliper — important on a heavier machine — for consistent, fade-free stopping.
• Wheels. Stronger hubs and spokes take the abuse, and a supermoto wheel set opens up pavement and street riding if that's your thing.

Handling is what earns the right to add power. Build this stage from the Stage 2 – Handling Upgrades – E-Ride Pro collection.

Stage 3: Power

Power comes last — because speed you can't control or stop isn't fast, it's dangerous, and that's doubly true on a heavier bike. When you go for more, follow this order within the stage:

• Controller first. The controller decides how much current reaches the motor. A performance controller is the biggest gain per dollar — more torque, more top speed, and app tuning for throttle response, power curves, and ride modes.
• Battery second. A stronger controller pulls harder than a stock pack wants to give. A higher-discharge, higher-capacity pack feeds that power with less sag and adds range. If the bike feels strong but fades, the battery is the bottleneck.
• Motor last. A bigger motor raises the ceiling once controller, battery, and gearing are dialed. Earlier than that and you just overwhelm the rest of the bike.

The controller-battery-motor logic is universal across e-motos — our guide on how to make your Sur-Ron faster breaks the power path down in detail, and the same principles apply to your E-Ride Pro. When you're ready, shop the Stage 3 – Power Upgrades – E-Ride Pro collection.

FAQ

What should I upgrade first on an E-Ride Pro? Bars, pegs, grips, sintered pads, a gripper seat, and gearing. They make the bike fit you and respond properly before you spend on power.

Do I need new brakes if I add power? Yes — and even more so on a heavier bike. Going faster means stopping harder. Sintered pads are the baseline; a full brake upgrade is cheap insurance once you add real speed.

Is suspension worth it on the E-Ride Pro? Absolutely. It's a big, heavy machine, so quality forks and a shock make a dramatic difference in control and fatigue. Stage 2 is where this bike really wakes up.

Controller or motor first? Controller. It's the biggest gain per dollar and adds tuning. The motor is the last power step, not the first.

How much can I save buying a kit? Add 2 or more items from any stage kit and you save 7% on the kit.

Build smart, in order. Start by shopping the E-Ride Pro collection, then build your first kit from the Must-Have First Upgrades and work up the ladder. Not sure what fits your exact model? Every product page lists fitment, or message us your build and we'll point you to the right parts.