Talaria XXX and X3

The Talaria XXX has more names than any other electric dirt bike we sell: XXX, X3, Triple X, xXx, 3X, and occasionally just Talaria X. They all refer to the same lightweight 60 volt platform that sits beneath the Sting in the range, and this page explains the naming, what the four bikes above share, where they differ, and which one belongs in your garage.

X3, XXX, Triple X, xXx: what the names mean

Talaria launched this bike as the X3 Concept and styled the badge as xXx, which the internet immediately read as three letter Xs. Retailers wrote it as XXX, riders said Triple X out loud, and search engines picked up 3X from people typing quickly. None of these are different bikes. Talaria XXX, Talaria Triple X, Talaria 3X and Talaria X3 are the same machine: a 60 volt, 40Ah, IPM motored lightweight with 17 inch wheels and a built in battery.

What does differ is the edition. The original run is the Talaria X3 Concept. The Red Edition and Black Edition are the XXX with a 40Ah pack and colour specific trim. The 2025 Talaria XXX Pro, sometimes written Talaria X3 Pro, is a proper revision with a new rear linkage, off road wheels and a colour display. When a listing says "Talaria X3 MX" it means the off road version of the X3 Concept, as opposed to the L1e road legal version offered on the same product page.

Why the confusion persists

Talaria's own material switches between xXx and X3 on the same page, and the North American importers coined "Triple X" for their marketing. Add the model code TL3000 series naming inherited from the Sting, and a second hand advert can describe one bike five ways. The frame, battery and motor are the giveaway: if it has a 60 volt pack that lives inside the frame and an IPM motor with belt primary drive, it is a Talaria XXX family bike.

The platform every Talaria XXX shares

The Talaria XXX was designed to bring the Sting R motor to a smaller, lighter and cheaper chassis, and every edition keeps the same core. The battery is a 60 volt pack of 128 LG M50 21700 cells in a 16 series, 8 parallel layout, rated at 40Ah maximum and 38.4Ah nominal, which is 2,400 watt hours. It is built into the frame rather than dropping out of the top, and removing it takes around five minutes once the rear wheel is off and the quick release on the rear suspension is opened.

The motor is Talaria's interior permanent magnet unit, the same design as the Sting R, with larger magnets, a magnetic encoder in place of hall sensors and a quoted efficiency of 95 percent. Peak output is 6kW. Unlike the Sting, the Talaria XXX primary drive is a belt, with a chain final drive to the rear sprocket. Brakes are four piston hydraulic calipers on 220mm discs at both ends, there are four levels of regenerative braking, and the bike starts with an RFID card rather than a key.

Size and weight

The Talaria XXX is the compact bike of the range. Seat height is 805mm on the original bikes and 810mm on the Pro, against 840mm on a Sting. Weight is around 53 kg with the 40Ah battery fitted, and the Talaria X3 Concept with the smaller 25Ah pack drops to roughly 50 kg. The wheelbase is 1,240mm and the bars are the same 770mm width as the Sting. Ground clearance on the Pro is 260mm, and the maximum rider load is 100 kg.

Four bikes in the range

Talaria X3 Concept (xXx)

The Talaria X3 Concept is the original Talaria XXX and the most configurable. You choose a 25Ah or 40Ah battery, an MX off road or L1e road legal version, and Black, Purple or Silver. It runs 17 inch supermoto wheels with a 70/90 front tyre on a 1.6 inch rim and a 90/80 rear on a 2.15 inch rim, a headlight with a three position switch, and the single pivot rear suspension of the first generation. Top speed is 75 km/h, and the quoted range is 60 to 80 km at 25 km/h on the larger battery.

Talaria XXX Red Edition

The Talaria XXX in red is the 40Ah bike with the reinforced seat subframe introduced for heavier riders, DNM 8 inch suspension front and rear (the factory fork may be substituted depending on stock), the 17 inch supermoto wheel set and the full 2,400 watt hour pack. Peak power is quoted at 5.5kW to 6kW depending on the revision, and the bike is speed limited from the factory; removing the limiter is at the owner's risk and we do not recommend it.

Talaria XXX Black Edition 40Ah

The Talaria XXX Black Edition is mechanically the Red Edition in black anodising and black plastics. Same 40Ah built in battery, same IPM motor, same 220mm brakes and 17 inch wheels, same 805mm seat height. Buyers choose it for the low key look; the black bike draws less attention parked outside a cafe on a green lane day than the red one does.

Talaria XXX Pro 2025

The Talaria XXX Pro 2025 is the revision that turns the Talaria XXX family from a supermoto into a dirt bike. The single pivot rear end is replaced by a new linkage giving 160mm of travel, up from 120mm, controlled by a 10.5 inch low profile shock with a dual rate 550 by 850 lb coil. The wheels change to a 19 inch front and 17 inch rear on CST knobby tyres, 70/100 and 80/100 sections. The fork has 200mm of travel. The headlight becomes a compact triple LED with a handlebar light and kill switch, the tail light moves to a crash safe position, a 6.5 inch dirt bike rear fender is fitted, and the dash is the colour TFT from the MX5 with correct gear ratios. Rated power is 2.5kW with a 6kW peak, torque at the rear wheel is 233Nm on the 48 tooth sprocket, and the quoted range rises to 100 km at 25 km/h. Charging takes about four hours.

Talaria X3 comparison table

Supermoto or off road: choosing the wheel setup

The wheel choice is the real decision inside the Talaria XXX family. The Talaria X3 Concept, XXX Red and XXX Black all run 17 inch supermoto wheels with road pattern tyres. On hard packed tracks, gravel farm roads, skate parks and private tarmac they are quick, precise and grippy, and the low seat makes the bike easy to flick. In wet grass, deep ruts or mud they struggle, because a road tyre has nothing to bite with.

The Talaria XXX Pro moves to a 19 inch front and 17 inch rear on CST knobby tyres, and pairs them with 160mm of rear travel. That is the setup for woodland, enduro loops and anything soft. It also raises the front slightly, which helps the bike track over roots rather than deflecting. If you buy a supermoto bike and later want dirt, the 19 inch front rim assembly fits the X3, and the complete 17 inch supermoto set goes the other way for an XXX Pro owner who wants tarmac wheels.

A note on the built in battery

Because the pack sits inside the frame, the Talaria XXX carries its weight low and central, which is why it feels lighter than 53 kg suggests. The trade off is that swapping to a spare battery is a ten minute job with the rear wheel out, rather than the seconds it takes on a Sting. For most riders that is fine: 2,400 watt hours is a long afternoon. For riders who want to hot swap between laps, a Sting R makes more sense.

X3 against the Sting R: which to buy

These two share a motor, a controller design, an OLED or TFT dash, full suspension and 220mm four piston brakes, so the comparison comes down to size, drive and battery. The Sting R is 66 kg with a 45Ah swappable pack, a gearbox primary drive and a linkage rear end. The Talaria XXX is around 53 kg with a 40Ah built in pack and a belt primary drive. Our X3 versus XXX Pro article covers the differences within the family, and the X3 top speed guide explains what the 75 km/h figure means in practice.

• Choose the Talaria XXX or X3 if you are smaller or lighter, ride hard packed ground, want the lowest seat in the Talaria range, or want a bike that fits in an estate car boot with the wheel out.
• Choose the XXX Pro if you want the X3 size with proper dirt bike suspension and tyres, and the MX5 colour display.
• Choose the Sting R MX4 if you want 8kW peak, a gearbox instead of a belt, a battery that swaps in seconds, and the deepest aftermarket support.

Belts are the point most Sting owners raise when they look at a Talaria XXX. A belt primary drive is quiet and simple, and it is what the Surron Light Bee uses, but it can stretch and it can snap under abuse. Keep a spare, check tension monthly, and it is not a problem. Riders who never want to think about it should buy a Sting; the Talaria Sting range is on its own category page.

UK law and where you can ride

Every Talaria XXX and the MX version of the X3 Concept are off road vehicles. They cannot be ridden on public roads, byways, bridleways, footpaths, pavements or the verge outside your house. The only lawful place is private land with the landowner's permission, or an organised event run under the rules of a body such as the Auto Cycle Union. Green lanes are public byways, and the Trail Riders Fellowship is clear that only registered, insured, road legal vehicles may use them.

The X3 Concept product page offers an L1e road legal version. An L1e vehicle is a moped class machine under Regulation 168/2013: limited to 45 km/h, ridable from 16 with a CBT and provisional licence, and needing registration, a number plate, insurance and a helmet. If you want a Talaria for the road, start on our road legal Talaria category, where every L1e and L3e model is listed together with the licence rules. Removing the limiter or fitting a controller upgrade to an L1e bike takes it outside its approval.

Ownership, parts and upgrades

The Talaria XXX family is undemanding to own. There is no gearbox oil to change; the belt wants a tension check and a visual inspection for cracking, and the chain final drive needs the same cleaning and lubrication as any motorcycle. Brake pads wear faster on supermoto wheels because riders brake harder on tarmac, so check them after every few outings. The built in battery is IP rated for rain, but a pressure washer aimed at the connectors is still a bad idea.

Parts that fit

Because the motor is shared with the Sting R, the IPM replacement motor is the correct spare. The Manitou Dorado Expert fork and its coil sibling both list the Talaria XXX in their fitment, and the EBMX X9000 kit offers an optional XXX harness and brackets. Our Talaria parts category groups everything by system, with a fitment table that includes the X3 column.

Buying and after sales

Each bike ships with UK mainland delivery, timescales confirmed at checkout, and is covered by our UK warranty, full terms on the warranty page. Finance options are explained on the Talaria finance page. If you are choosing between a new bike and a used one, the new versus second hand Talaria guide lists what to inspect on a used X3, starting with the belt and the battery connector.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Talaria XXX the same as the Talaria X3?

Yes. XXX, xXx, Triple X, 3X and X3 all refer to one bike family. Talaria's badge reads xXx, retailers and riders spell it XXX or X3, and Triple X is how it is said out loud. The editions differ (Concept, Red, Black and Pro) but the platform is the same 60 volt, 40Ah, IPM motored lightweight throughout.

What is the difference between the XXX and the XXX Pro?

The Pro replaces the single pivot rear suspension with a 160mm linkage and a dual rate coil shock, swaps the 17 inch supermoto wheels for a 19 and 17 inch knobby setup, adds a triple LED headlight, a kill switch, a crash safe tail light and the MX5 colour TFT display. Battery, motor and brakes are unchanged, but range rises to a quoted 100 km at 25 km/h.

How fast does a Talaria X3 go?

The factory figure for the whole Talaria XXX family is 75 km/h, roughly 47 mph, and the Red and Black Editions ship with a limiter. Removing it is at the owner's risk and we advise against it. Real speed depends on rider weight, tyre choice and battery charge level; expect the number to fall as the pack drains, which is normal for a 60 volt system.

Can I ride a Talaria X3 on the road in the UK?

Only the L1e version of the X3 Concept, and only once it is registered, insured and fitted with a number plate, with the rider holding a CBT and provisional licence at minimum. Every XXX edition and the MX version of the X3 Concept are off road only. Private land with permission is the lawful place to ride them.

How long does the battery take to charge, and can I swap it?

The XXX Pro is quoted at around four hours from the supplied charger, and the earlier bikes are similar. The pack can be removed in about five minutes with the rear wheel out and the suspension quick release opened, so a spare is practical for a race day, though not a between laps swap like a Sting.

Which fork upgrades fit the Talaria XXX?

Manitou lists the XXX alongside the Sting MX3 and Sting R MX4 for both the Dorado Expert air fork and the Dorado Comp coil fork. Both use a 37mm inverted chassis and ship with the drop crown recommended for electric bikes. Check the headset and stem dimensions on your edition before ordering, as the Pro's front end differs from the Concept.

Next steps

Pick your Talaria XXX edition from the grid above. For tarmac and hard pack, the XXX Black Edition; for woodland and mud, the XXX Pro 2025; for the road, the L1e version of the X3 Concept. Questions about fit or fitment? Get in touch and tell us your height, your weight and where you ride.