The eMoto Show
The ECR eMoto Show is a podcast dedicated to electric dirt bikes and the eMoto industry.
The eMoto Show
Inside Bonnell: 805 vs 902 & Matt Wauters on Building Electric Dirt Bikes
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In Episode 4 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with Matt Wauters, founder and CEO of Bonnell, to break down the new Bonnell 805 and 902 electric dirt bikes.
We talk about why Bonnell built two completely different platforms, why the 805 launches first, and what the 902’s 87 horsepower claim really means. Matt explains peak vs continuous power, tunability in electric motorcycles, and why most riders will never actually use maximum output.
We also cover swappable battery options (3.9 kWh, 4.7 kWh, race and sprint packs), weight targets, Yamaha wheel compatibility on the 902, five programmable ride modes, the Joy-Con control system, regen braking, safety features like dual hall throttles, and Bonnell’s production and release timeline.
If you’re following the evolution of electric dirt bikes, electric motocross, or the next generation of high-performance off-road EVs, this is a deep dive into what Bonnell is building and where the industry is heading.