Surron: The Reason the World is Paying Attention to the New 'Electric x Off-Road' Culture and the 2026 Model Lineup
Kohaku Japan Inc. announced the 2026 model lineup for its electric motorcycle brand, Surron, and introduced the 'electric x off-road' riding culture, development philosophy, and brand concept that Surron has created. With its unique lightweight and high-power product design, Surron has established a new category distinct from traditional internal combustion engine models.
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In April 2026, Kohaku Japan Inc. announced the 2026 model lineup for its electric motorcycle brand, "Surron," and simultaneously introduced the new "electric x off-road" riding culture that the brand has created, along with its development philosophy and brand concept.
In recent years, the electric two-wheeler market has been continuously expanding globally, driven by environmental considerations and increasing demand for urban mobility. Within this context, Surron has established a new category, distinct from traditional internal combustion engine models, through its unique product design emphasizing lightness and high output.
This press release will introduce why Surron is gaining support from riders worldwide, along with its continuously evolving 2026 model lineup.
Ⅰ Market Background of Electric Two-Wheelers
The electric mobility market continues to grow steadily, with some regions experiencing rapid expansion globally. A major factor behind this is the increasing attention given to the inherent characteristics of electric power itself. It is being formed not only as a new lifestyle but also as a culture.
In Japan, particularly in urban areas, its quietness and the convenience of not using gasoline are drawing attention. These characteristics offer value distinct from engine-equipped two-wheelers, attracting not only existing motorcycle users but also new demographics.
Furthermore, recent technological innovations in electric two-wheelers have improved cruising range and output performance, gaining practical evaluation and continuously expanding demand.
The electric two-wheeler market is now transitioning from a performance competition phase to a culture-building phase, focusing on "what kind of riding experience to propose."
Ⅱ Surron's Position
As this electric market develops, Surron plays a significant role in shaping electric mobility culture. In particular, Surron's first model, "Light Bee," gained immense popularity in North America and Europe and is known as a pioneering model that established the lightweight motorcycle genre. Following the introduction of the Light Bee, many electric motorcycle manufacturers have entered the market with models conceptually similar to the Light Bee. Thus, Surron has created its unique culture and continues to be a leading brand in lightweight electric motorcycles, expanding its recognition as a top brand that balances safety and riding performance.
Even in Japan, the Light Bee, which combines lightweight design with high output, first gained attention for its vehicle characteristics that make it easy for beginners to handle due to being the lightest off-road motorcycle, and also offers experienced riders enjoyment not found in engine-powered vehicles. It has contributed to the establishment of electric classes in amateur races like WEX, becoming a trailblazer for off-road electric motorcycles in Japan.
While expanding the genre of off-road racing in this way, it has also contributed to the entry of electric motorcycles into the contrasting field of "street culture." The Light Bee is popular as a base machine for street customization. Compared to engine-powered vehicles, it offers high freedom for customization and is easy to display indoors. Its ease of use, allowing even people who have never ridden a motorcycle to quickly enjoy it, has attracted widespread attention, broadening the base of the motorcycle population.
Surron is not merely an electrified motorcycle; it is designed with a concept entirely specialized in new forms of play, forming a completely new culture, and establishing its position as a motorcycle for fun.
Ⅲ 2026 Lineup Introduction
In the Japanese market, the Surron series has a strong impression for off-road race use as well as street use. However, it is designed with the concept of being a "fun bike," prioritizing enjoyment above all else. Across the entire lineup, it allows adults and children alike to enjoy riding, making family riding possible.
- Light Bee
Surron's first model and a pioneering model that established the lightweight electric motorcycle genre. It underwent a model change in 2025, maintaining the Light Bee's light and easy-to-handle ride while increasing its maximum output from 6KW to 8KW, further maturing its riding feel.
Currently, it has made inroads into street culture, gradually forming a custom motorcycle culture around the Light Bee.
It is available in two models: the Light Bee L, which can be registered as a small two-wheeler, and the Light Bee X, a non-registrable model specialized for riding on closed courses and private land.
In April 2026, Kohaku Japan Inc. announced the 2026 model lineup for its electric motorcycle brand, "Surron," and simultaneously introduced the new "electric x off-road" riding culture that the brand has created, along with its development philosophy and brand concept.
In recent years, the electric two-wheeler market has been continuously expanding globally, driven by environmental considerations and increasing demand for urban mobility. Within this context, Surron has established a new category, distinct from traditional internal combustion engine models, through its unique product design emphasizing lightness and high output.
This press release will introduce why Surron is gaining support from riders worldwide, along with its continuously evolving 2026 model lineup.
Ⅰ Market Background of Electric Two-Wheelers
The electric mobility market continues to grow steadily, with some regions experiencing rapid expansion globally. A major factor behind this is the increasing attention given to the inherent characteristics of electric power itself. It is being formed not only as a new lifestyle but also as a culture.
In Japan, particularly in urban areas, its quietness and the convenience of not using gasoline are drawing attention. These characteristics offer value distinct from engine-equipped two-wheelers, attracting not only existing motorcycle users but also new demographics.
Furthermore, recent technological innovations in electric two-wheelers have improved cruising range and output performance, gaining practical evaluation and continuously expanding demand.
The electric two-wheeler market is now transitioning from a performance competition phase to a culture-building phase, focusing on "what kind of riding experience to propose."
Ⅱ Surron's Position
As this electric market develops, Surron plays a significant role in shaping electric mobility culture. In particular, Surron's first model, "Light Bee," gained immense popularity in North America and Europe and is known as a pioneering model that established the lightweight motorcycle genre. Following the introduction of the Light Bee, many electric motorcycle manufacturers have entered the market with models conceptually similar to the Light Bee. Thus, Surron has created its unique culture and continues to be a leading brand in lightweight electric motorcycles, expanding its recognition as a top brand that balances safety and riding performance.
Even in Japan, the Light Bee, which combines lightweight design with high output, first gained attention for its vehicle characteristics that make it easy for beginners to handle due to being the lightest off-road motorcycle, and also offers experienced riders enjoyment not found in engine-powered vehicles. It has contributed to the establishment of electric classes in amateur races like WEX, becoming a trailblazer for off-road electric motorcycles in Japan.
While expanding the genre of off-road racing in this way, it has also contributed to the entry of electric motorcycles into the contrasting field of "street culture." The Light Bee is popular as a base machine for street customization. Compared to engine-powered vehicles, it offers high freedom for customization and is easy to display indoors. Its ease of use, allowing even people who have never ridden a motorcycle to quickly enjoy it, has attracted widespread attention, broadening the base of the motorcycle population.
Surron is not merely an electrified motorcycle; it is designed with a concept entirely specialized in new forms of play, forming a completely new culture, and establishing its position as a motorcycle for fun.
Ⅲ 2026 Lineup Introduction
In the Japanese market, the Surron series has a strong impression for off-road race use as well as street use. However, it is designed with the concept of being a "fun bike," prioritizing enjoyment above all else. Across the entire lineup, it allows adults and children alike to enjoy riding, making family riding possible.
- Light Bee
Surron's first model and a pioneering model that established the lightweight electric motorcycle genre. It underwent a model change in 2025, maintaining the Light Bee's light and easy-to-handle ride while increasing its maximum output from 6KW to 8KW, further maturing its riding feel.
Currently, it has made inroads into street culture, gradually forming a custom motorcycle culture around the Light Bee.
It is available in two models: the Light Bee L, which can be registered as a small two-wheeler, and the Light Bee X, a non-registrable model specialized for riding on closed courses and private land.