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Sting MX5 ProVSXF Pro

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Talaria · 2026

Sting MX5 Pro

21″ front wheel swap(est.)

Arctic Leopard · 2026

XF Pro

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Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded

Most peak power: Sting MX5 Pro13.4 kW
Lightest: XF Pro127 lb57.6 kg
Biggest battery: Sting MX5 Pro2,880 Wh
Best power-to-weight: XF Pro208 W/kg
Lowest price (USD): XF Pro$3,699

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 1.4 kW

Sting MX5 Pro13.4 kW
XF Pro12 kW

Power-to-weight

Δ 27 W/kg

Sting MX5 Pro181 W/kg
XF Pro208 W/kg

Battery capacity

Δ 360 Wh

Sting MX5 Pro2,880 Wh
XF Pro2,520 Wh

Weight

Δ 36 lb16.4 kg

Sting MX5 Pro163 lb74 kg
XF Pro127 lb57.6 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

Sting MX5 Pro220 mm
XF Pro—

Rear travel

Sting MX5 Pro—
XF 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.

$4,990

$3,699

Motor & performance

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

13.4 kW18 hp

12 kW16 hp

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

5.5 kW7 hp

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

181 W/kgCALC

208 W/kgCALC

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

500 Nm369 lb-ft

342 Nm252 lb-ft

Top speed

20 mph32 km/h

60 mph97 km/h

Battery & charging

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

2,880 Wh2.88 kWhCALC

2,520 Wh2.52 kWhCALC

Pack voltage

72 V

Pack amp-hours

40 Ah

35 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.

75 mi120 km

59 mi95 km

Charge time

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3.5 h

Chassis

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

163 lb74 kg74 kg163 lb

127 lb57.6 kg57.6 kg127 lb

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

840 mm33.1 in

838 mm33 in

Ground clearance

300 mm11.8 in

269 mm10.6 in

Wheelbase

1,250 mm49.2 in

1,194 mm47 in

Frame

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Suspension

Fork

Adjustable air + spring

KKE inverted fork, adjustable

Front travel

220 mm8.7 in

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Shock

Adjustable double spring

KKE shock, adjustable

Rear travel

—

Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

19″

17″CALC

Rear wheel

19″

14″CALC

Front tire

—

70/100-17

Rear tire

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90/100-14

Front brake

220×3 mm disc, larger calipers

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Rear brake

220×3 mm disc, larger calipers

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Electronics

Ride modes

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Regen braking

4-level, plus regen brake lever

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Display

Color TFT

TFT, NFC keyless

Ownership

Warranty

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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.