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Talaria · 2026

Sting MX5 Pro

21″ front wheel swap(est.)

Rawrr · 2026

Mantis X Pro

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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

Sting MX5 Pro13.4 kW
Mantis X Pro15 kW

Power-to-weight

Δ 28 W/kg

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

Battery capacity

Δ 360 Wh

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

Weight

Δ 5 lb2.1 kg

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

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

Δ 20 mm

Sting MX5 Pro220 mm
Mantis X Pro200 mm

Rear travel

Sting MX5 Pro—
Mantis X 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

$3,899

Motor & performance

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

13.4 kW18 hp

15 kW20 hp

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

5.5 kW7 hp

5 kW7 hp

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

181 W/kgCALC

209 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

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Top speed

20 mph32 km/h

65 mph105 km/h

Battery & charging

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

2,880 Wh2.88 kWhCALC

2,520 Wh2.52 kWh

Pack voltage

72 V

Pack amp-hours

40 Ah

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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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Yes

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

75 mi120 km

62 mi100 km

Charge time

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Chassis

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

163 lb74 kg74 kg163 lb

159 lb71.9 kg71.9 kg159 lb

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

840 mm33.1 in

864 mm34 in

Ground clearance

300 mm11.8 in

325 mm12.8 in

Wheelbase

1,250 mm49.2 in

1,245 mm49 in

Frame

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6061 aluminum alloy

Suspension

Fork

Adjustable air + spring

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Front travel

220 mm8.7 in

200 mm7.9 in

Shock

Adjustable double spring

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Rear travel

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Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

19″

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Rear wheel

19″

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Front tire

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Rear tire

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Front brake

220×3 mm disc, larger calipers

4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

Rear brake

220×3 mm disc, larger calipers

4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

Electronics

Ride modes

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Eco · Sport · Race

Regen braking

4-level, plus regen brake lever

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Display

Color TFT

LCD

Ownership

Warranty

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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.