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Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded

Most peak power: Shadow 72V7 kW
Biggest battery: Mantis X2,160 Wh
Lowest price (USD): Shadow 72V$2,599

Measured against each other

Peak power

Δ 0.5 kW

Shadow 72V7 kW
Mantis X6.5 kW

Power-to-weight

Shadow 72V—
Mantis X103 W/kg

Battery capacity

Δ 360 Wh

Shadow 72V1,800 Wh
Mantis X2,160 Wh

Weight

Shadow 72V—
Mantis X139 lb63 kg

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

Shadow 72V—
Mantis X200 mm

Rear travel

Shadow 72V—
Mantis X—

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.

$2,599

$2,999

Motor & performance

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

7 kW9 hp

6.5 kW9 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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103 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

53 mph85 km/h

50 mph80 km/h

Battery & charging

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

1,800 Wh1.8 kWhCALC

2,160 Wh2.16 kWh

Pack voltage

72 V

Pack amp-hours

25 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.

80 mi129 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.

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139 lb63 kg63 kg139 lb

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

813 mm32 in

864 mm34 in

Ground clearance

279 mm11 in

325 mm12.8 in

Wheelbase

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1,265 mm49.8 in

Frame

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6061 aluminum alloy

Suspension

Fork

Fast Ace

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Front travel

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200 mm7.9 in

Shock

Fast Ace

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Rear travel

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Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

17″

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Rear wheel

14″

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Front tire

70/100-17

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Rear tire

90/100-14

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Front brake

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4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

Rear brake

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4-piston DOT 4 hydraulic, 220 mm disc

Electronics

Ride modes

Eco · Trail · Sport

Eco · Sport · Race

Regen braking

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Display

G518

LCD

Ownership

Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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.