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Electro & Co · 2026

ETM RTR XL

Electro & Co · 2026

ETM RTR XL Alpha

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Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded

Most peak power: ETM RTR XL Alpha18 kW
Biggest battery: ETM RTR XL2,520 Wh
Best power-to-weight: ETM RTR XL Alpha274 W/kg
Lowest price (USD): ETM RTR XL$3,799

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 2 kW

ETM RTR XL16 kW
ETM RTR XL Alpha18 kW

Power-to-weight

Δ 31 W/kg

ETM RTR XL243 W/kg
ETM RTR XL Alpha274 W/kg

Battery capacity

Δ 120 Wh

ETM RTR XL2,520 Wh
ETM RTR XL Alpha2,400 Wh

Weight

ETM RTR XL145 lb65.8 kg
ETM RTR XL Alpha145 lb65.8 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

ETM RTR XL—
ETM RTR XL Alpha—

Rear travel

ETM RTR XL—
ETM RTR XL Alpha—

Size & stance

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

Full specifications

Price

PricePrices move. Check the date and currency.

$3,799

$4,499

Motor & performance

Peak powerPeak, not continuous. It's a burst number that brands measure in different ways.

16 kW21 hp

18 kW24 hp

Rated powerWhat the motor can sustain. Closer to what you feel on a long climb.

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Power-to-weightCalculated by Mesa Project from claimed peak power and claimed weight.

243 W/kgCALC

274 W/kgCALC

Torque (as published)Brands quote torque at the motor or at the rear wheel. Read the note before comparing.

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Top speed

65 mph105 km/h

70 mph113 km/h

Battery & charging

Battery capacityWatt-hours is the fuel-tank number. Volts × amp-hours.

2,520 Wh2.52 kWhCALC

2,400 Wh2.4 kWhCALC

Pack voltage

72 V

80 V

Pack amp-hours

35 Ah

30 Ah

Swappable batteryA rider-removable pack that can be replaced with a compatible spare. Does not imply tool-free removal or compatibility across models.

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Range claimBrands test at different steady speeds, so we don't crown a winner. Trail range will be lower.

60 mi97 km

Charge time

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Chassis

WeightWhat you'll be lifting out of a rut. Check whether the battery is included.

145 lb65.8 kg65.8 kg145 lb

Seat heightUnladen. Sag brings it down once you sit on it.

813 mm32 in

Ground clearance

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Wheelbase

1,181 mm46.5 in

Frame

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Suspension

Fork

Inverted fork, adjustable

DNM 48mm inverted fork, adjustable

Front travel

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Shock

Mono-shock, adjustable

DNM reservoir shock, adjustable

Rear travel

—

Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

17″CALC

Rear wheel

14″CALC

Front tire

70/100-17

Rear tire

90/100-14

Front brake

—

Rear brake

—

Electronics

Ride modes

3 Speed Modes

2 Modes + Holeshot

Regen braking

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Display

E&C Tuned DNM Adjustable Rear Shock (Firm)

LCD

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.