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Mantis X ProVSSting MX5 Pro

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Rawrr · 2026

Mantis X Pro

Talaria · 2026

Sting MX5 Pro

21″ front wheel swap(est.)

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Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded

Most peak power: Mantis X Pro15 kW
Lightest: Mantis X Pro159 lb71.9 kg
Biggest battery: Sting MX5 Pro2,880 Wh
Best power-to-weight: Mantis X Pro209 W/kg
Most front travel: Sting MX5 Pro220 mm
Lowest price (USD): Mantis X Pro$3,899

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 1.6 kW

Mantis X Pro15 kW
Sting MX5 Pro13.4 kW

Power-to-weight

Δ 28 W/kg

Mantis X Pro209 W/kg
Sting MX5 Pro181 W/kg

Battery capacity

Δ 360 Wh

Mantis X Pro2,520 Wh
Sting MX5 Pro2,880 Wh

Weight

Δ 5 lb2.1 kg

Mantis X Pro159 lb71.9 kg
Sting MX5 Pro163 lb74 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

Δ 20 mm

Mantis X Pro200 mm
Sting MX5 Pro220 mm

Rear travel

Mantis X Pro—
Sting MX5 Pro—

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.

$3,899

$4,990

Motor & performance

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

15 kW20 hp

13.4 kW18 hp

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

5 kW7 hp

5.5 kW7 hp

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

209 W/kgCALC

181 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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500 Nm369 lb-ft

Top speed

65 mph105 km/h

20 mph32 km/h

Battery & charging

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

2,520 Wh2.52 kWh

2,880 Wh2.88 kWhCALC

Pack voltage

72 V

Pack amp-hours

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40 Ah

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

Yes

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

62 mi100 km

75 mi120 km

Charge time

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Chassis

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

159 lb71.9 kg71.9 kg159 lb

163 lb74 kg74 kg163 lb

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

864 mm34 in

840 mm33.1 in

Ground clearance

325 mm12.8 in

300 mm11.8 in

Wheelbase

1,245 mm49 in

1,250 mm49.2 in

Frame

6061 aluminum alloy

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Suspension

Fork

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Adjustable air + spring

Front travel

200 mm7.9 in

220 mm8.7 in

Shock

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Adjustable double spring

Rear travel

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Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

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19″

Rear wheel

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19″

Front tire

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Rear tire

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Front brake

4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

220×3 mm disc, larger calipers

Rear brake

4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

220×3 mm disc, larger calipers

Electronics

Ride modes

Eco · Sport · Race

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Regen braking

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4-level, plus regen brake lever

Display

LCD

Color TFT

Ownership

Warranty

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

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