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Valtinsu · 2026

EM5 Pro

Stage2 · 2026

21″ front wheel swap(est.)

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Summary

Claimed figures · blanks excluded

Lowest price (USD): EM5 Pro$1,699

Measured against each other

Peak power

EM5 Pro6 kW
M16 kW

Power-to-weight

EM5 Pro92 W/kg
M1—

Battery capacity

EM5 Pro—
M1—

Weight

EM5 Pro143 lb64.9 kg
M1—

Shorter is lighter.

Front travel

EM5 Pro—
M1—

Rear travel

EM5 Pro—
M1—

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.

$1,699

$2,999

Motor & performance

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

6 kW8 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.

92 W/kgCALC

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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

52 mph84 km/h

47 mph76 km/h

Battery & charging

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

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Pack voltage

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60 V

Pack amp-hours

28 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.

59 mi95 km

40 mi64 km

Charge time

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Chassis

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

143 lb64.9 kg64.9 kg143 lb

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

800 mm31.5 in

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Ground clearance

231 mm9.1 in

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Wheelbase

1,059 mm41.7 in

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Frame

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Suspension

Fork

Front hydraulic shock absorbers with a 5.9-inch stroke

Fastace inverted coil, compression & rebound adjustable

Front travel

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Shock

Rear adjustable air suspension dampers with a 2.0-inch stroke

Fastace, adjustable dual spring rate

Rear travel

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Wheels & brakes

Front wheel

17″

19″

Rear wheel

14″

18″

Front tire

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70/100-19

Rear tire

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80/100-18

Front brake

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Hydraulic disc, 203 mm

Rear brake

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Hydraulic disc, 203 mm

Electronics

Ride modes

Eco - Drive - Sport

Low · Drive · Sport

Regen braking

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Display

Color LCD display

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Ownership

Warranty

1-year limited warranty

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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.