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Throne Cycles · 2026

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Valtinsu · 2026

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Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded

Most peak power: EM54 kW
Lowest price (USD): EM5$969

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 1 kW

Shadow 48V3 kW
EM54 kW

Power-to-weight

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EM570 W/kg

Battery capacity

Shadow 48V1,123 Wh
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Weight

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EM5126 lb57.2 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

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Rear travel

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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.

$1,099

$969

Motor & performance

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

3 kW4 hp

4 kW5 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.

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70 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

34 mph55 km/h

40 mph64 km/h

Battery & charging

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

1,123 Wh1.12 kWhCALC

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Pack voltage

48 V

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Pack amp-hours

23 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.

50 mi80 km

Charge time

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Chassis

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

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126 lb57.2 kg57.2 kg126 lb

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

686 mm27 in

719 mm28.3 in

Ground clearance

203 mm8 in

231 mm9.1 in

Wheelbase

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1,100 mm43.3 in

Frame

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Suspension

Fork

Hydraulic, 45 × 48 × 670 mm

Front Suspension, 5.9" hydraulic travel.

Front travel

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Shock

Hydraulic, 245 mm

Rear Air Suspension, Adjustable 1.6" stroke.

Rear travel

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Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

14″

Rear wheel

12″

Front tire

60/100-14

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Rear tire

80/100-12

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Front brake

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Rear brake

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Electronics

Ride modes

3-Speed · Power Modes

Eco - Drive - Sport

Regen braking

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Display

EM06

VA LCD/G518 Display

Ownership

Warranty

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.