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ETM RTR XLVSMantis X Pro

Comparing 2 of 3

Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded
Most peak power
ETM RTR XL16 kW
Lightest
ETM RTR XL145 lb65.8 kg
Best power-to-weight
ETM RTR XL243 W/kg
Lowest price (USD)
ETM RTR XL$3,799

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 1 kW
  • ETM RTR XL16 kW
  • Mantis X Pro15 kW

Power-to-weight

Δ 34 W/kg
  • ETM RTR XL243 W/kg
  • Mantis X Pro209 W/kg

Battery capacity

  • ETM RTR XL2,520 Wh
  • Mantis X Pro2,520 Wh

Weight

Δ 13 lb6.1 kg
  • ETM RTR XL145 lb65.8 kg
  • Mantis X Pro159 lb71.9 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

  • ETM RTR XL—
  • Mantis X Pro200 mm

Rear travel

  • ETM RTR XL—
  • Mantis X Pro—

Size & stance

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

A · wheelbase 46.5 inB · wheelbase 49.0 inSeat height32.0″A34.0″B

Full specifications

Price

Price
$3,799 (best)
$3,899

Motor & performance

Peak power
16 kW (best)21 hp
15 kW20 hp
Rated power
—
5 kW7 hp
Power-to-weight
243 W/kg (best)CALC
209 W/kgCALC
Torque (as published)
—
—
Top speed
65 mph105 km/h
65 mph105 km/h

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
2,520 Wh2.52 kWhCALC
2,520 Wh2.52 kWh
Pack voltage
72 V
72 V
Pack amp-hours
35 Ah
—
Swappable battery
—
Yes
Range claim
60 mi97 km
62 mi100 km
Charge time
—
—

Chassis

Weight
145 lb65.8 kg (best)65.8 kg145 lb
159 lb71.9 kg71.9 kg159 lb
Seat height
813 mm32 in
864 mm34 in
Ground clearance
—
325 mm12.8 in
Wheelbase
1,181 mm46.5 in
1,245 mm49 in
Frame
—
6061 aluminum alloy

Suspension

Fork
Inverted fork, adjustable
—
Front travel
—
200 mm7.9 in
Shock
Mono-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
—
4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc
Rear brake
—
4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

Electronics

Ride modes
3 Speed Modes
Eco · Sport · Race
Regen braking
—
—
Display
E&C Tuned DNM Adjustable Rear Shock (Firm)
LCD

Ownership

Warranty
6 Month
Power system: 365 days or 1,000 miles; parts/workmanship: 30 days or 100 miles, whichever comes first

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