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ETM RTR AlphaVSMini R

Comparing 2 of 3

Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded
Most peak power
ETM RTR Alpha18 kW
Lightest
Mini R118 lb53.5 kg
Biggest battery
ETM RTR Alpha2,400 Wh
Best power-to-weight
ETM RTR Alpha294 W/kg
Lowest price (USD)
Mini R$3,599

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 10 kW
  • ETM RTR Alpha18 kW
  • Mini R8 kW

Power-to-weight

Δ 144 W/kg
  • ETM RTR Alpha294 W/kg
  • Mini R150 W/kg

Battery capacity

Δ 240 Wh
  • ETM RTR Alpha2,400 Wh
  • Mini R2,160 Wh

Weight

Δ 17 lb7.7 kg
  • ETM RTR Alpha135 lb61.2 kg
  • Mini R118 lb53.5 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

  • ETM RTR Alpha—
  • Mini R—

Rear travel

  • ETM RTR Alpha—
  • Mini R—

Size & stance

To scale, lined up at the rear axle. Rims shown without tires. Hover a bike below to isolate it.

A · wheelbase 44.5 inSeat height30.0″A26.7″B

Full specifications

Price

Price
$4,299
$3,599 (best)

Motor & performance

Peak power
18 kW (best)24 hp
8 kW11 hp
Rated power
—
—
Power-to-weight
294 W/kg (best)CALC
150 W/kgCALC
Torque (as published)
—
270 Nm199 lb-ft
Top speed
70 mph (best)113 km/h
50 mph80 km/h

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
2,400 Wh (best)2.4 kWhCALC
2,160 Wh2.16 kWhCALC
Pack voltage
80 V
72 V
Pack amp-hours
30 Ah
30 Ah
Swappable battery
—
—
Range claim
40 mi64 km
40 mi64 km
Charge time
—
2 h

Chassis

Weight
135 lb61.2 kg61.2 kg135 lb
118 lb53.5 kg (best)53.5 kg118 lb
Seat height
762 mm30 in
678 mm26.7 in
Ground clearance
—
—
Wheelbase
1,130 mm44.5 in
—
Frame
—
—

Suspension

Fork
Inverted fork, adjustable
Inverted fork, adjustable
Front travel
—
—
Shock
Mono-shock, adjustable
Mono-shock, adjustable
Rear travel
—
—

Wheels & brakes

Front wheel
14″CALC
14″CALC
Rear wheel
12″CALC
12″CALC
Front tire
60/100-14
60/100-14
Rear tire
80/100-12
80/100-12
Front brake
—
—
Rear brake
—
—

Electronics

Ride modes
2 Modes + Holeshot
3 Speed Modes
Regen braking
—
—
Display
LCD
LCD dash

Ownership

Warranty
6 Month
1 Year Limited Warranty

Highlighted = best among these bikes, where “best” is clear-cut. Range claims and torque are never ranked, because brands measure them differently.