New 2024 Electric Motion Escape X & XR | First Ride

We test the New 2024 Electric Motion Escape X and Escape XR electric dirt bikes for a first ride review at the Electric Motion headquarters in France.

The 2024 Electric Motion Escape XR features a 3.5kWh battery, a new bigger controller with 12kW peak and 6kW nominal power, an upside down 35mm FastAce fork with 250mm of travel, an R16v shock and Nissin brakes front and rear.

Looking ahead to 2024, we have plans for a lot more seat time with the Escape XR, so be sure to let us know what specific information you would like to see.

Video Chapters:

0:00 - Quick Specs
01:00 - Test Riders
01:49 - XR First Ride
03:15 - Suspension/Ergonomics
04:28 - Power
05:18 - EM Connect App
05:52 - Brakes
06:05 - Battery
06:53 - Escape XR vs Escape R
07:42 - Escape XR vs Escape X
08:42 - Final Thoughts

[ElectricCycleRider]

If you’re here for battery range, that test is coming soon, on our turf. Stay tuned.

[davidpaterson]

7:57 Your chain master link clip is on backwards. ;-(

[russellzauner]

Finally, an update from Electric Motion - I remember the first time I saw their trials bike...still want one.

[trialstrae]

Awesome video Tucker! What an amazing experience to test with EM and ride with those dudes.
I appreciate the honesty you give about the bikes you test and how you don’t just tow the line for any brand

[Danger_mouse]

7:54 Chain joiner is fitted backwards 😳

[douglasyoung]

Good video I would like you to dig into details of the battery construction and controller.

[OneTwo-wtqv]

Gear Select .. Clutch ..NICE .. in tight trails the gear select makes real sense .. you tend use one gear corner to corner with that much torque .. fit and finish looks good .. Nothing is rattling off ..lol

[TRCa]

Another great video! I sold my 2021 E Pure Race Trials bike to buy a Escape XR! It should be in this month or so...! I'm so stoked to get it! Thank you for the great review!

[marino]

finally someone doing a review, there are hardly any pics out that show the screen and the buttons etc.

[suva]

How does the handling compare to the freeride?

[zekd]

anyone else notice the master link clip is backwards?

[crookedcoast]

I think this vs the ultra would be interesting.

[brianhoefer]

Can you get it with an electric start?

[billb]

Is this a full-size frame, looks like just shy of a full bike? Im a vet rider. Where and when are the demo test rides I'm in so cal ready to ride it.

[scott]

Will the XR be US street legal as well with optional kit?

[ChrisKAloha]

I ordered one through my Hawaii Dealer. Should be fun.

[JohnHowerton]

Street legal model would have my interest. EM producing excellently balanced bikes.

[gillesocal]

Hey Guys what boots you recommend in Alpinestar ???? Which model ??? For trail ??

[odedmazor]

would love to see an Arctic Leopard review!

[marcytee]

For everyone talking about the split link in the chain, they are installed in the opposite direction of chain rotation, larger more powerful motorcycles run riv links 😅😂