The Complete Talaria Upgrade Guide

Talarias come dialed in more dirt-bike-like than most stock e-motos — that's their appeal. But "good stock" still leaves a lot of performance on the table, and like any platform, the wrong build order burns money. Riders who load up on power before sorting the cockpit, brakes, and suspension end up with a bike that's quick but hard to live with. The smart path is the same ladder every experienced builder follows: comfort and control first, handling second, power last. Whether you're on a Talaria XXX or an MX-series machine, here's how to climb that ladder so every part you buy actually makes the bike better.

Stage 1: Must-Have First Upgrades

Start with the cheap, high-impact mods that make the bike fit you and respond like a proper dirt bike. These are the consensus first upgrades — quick to install and instantly 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 under hard loads.
• 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 as 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.

Do them together and the bike feels transformed before you've spent serious money. We bundled the consensus picks into the Must-Have First Upgrades – Talaria collection. Add 2 or more items from the kit and save 7% on the whole kit.

Stage 2: Handling

With the cockpit sorted, the next leap is how the Talaria handles rough ground and puts power down. This is the stage riders say "changes everything":

• Suspension (forks & shocks). Upgraded moto forks and a quality rear shock give you control, 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 for consistent, fade-free stopping.
• Wheels. Stronger hubs and spokes survive 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 – Talaria collection.

Stage 3: Power

Power comes last — because speed you can't control or stop isn't fast, it's dangerous. When you do chase 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 power logic is universal across e-motos — our guide on how to make your Sur-Ron faster breaks the controller-battery-motor path down in detail, and it applies just as well to your Talaria. When you're ready, shop the Stage 3 – Power Upgrades – Talaria collection.

FAQ

What should I upgrade first on a Talaria? Bars, pegs, grips, sintered pads, a gripper seat, and gearing. These make the bike fit you and respond properly before you spend on power.

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

XXX or MX — does the upgrade path differ? The ladder is the same: first mods, then handling, then power. Fitment differs by model, so check each product page — shop the Talaria XXX and Talaria MX collections for parts matched to your bike.

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 Talaria XXX or Talaria MX collection for your model, then build your first kit from the Must-Have First Upgrades and work up the ladder. Not sure what fits your exact bike? Every product page lists fitment, or message us your model and we'll point you to the right parts.