The verdict
The Mantis X is the best way into this hobby for under $3,000. Rawrr lists 7,500 W max output, a swappable 72V 2,160 Wh battery, 50 mph, 62 miles of Eco range, 139 lbs with battery and a 34-inch seat, for $2,999 on its own store on November 12, 2026. It's assembled and tested in the USA and backed by a one-year powertrain warranty. The catch: a 220 lb weight capacity and only 70 mm of rear travel.
What we like
- $2,999: the cheapest full-size-ish e-moto on our list
- 139 lbs with battery, 34-inch seat
- 72V 2,160 Wh swappable battery, 62 miles in Eco (Rawrr)
- Kill switch, brake override, Auto Park, app control
- Assembled and tested in the USA, 1-year powertrain warranty
The catch
220 lb weight capacity, so heavier riders should look at the E Ride Pro SS 4.0. And 70 mm of rear travel is short for rough trails.
Who it is for, who should skip it
Buy it if
- It's your first e-moto and you want to spend under $3,000
- You weigh under 220 lbs with gear
- You like safety features: kill switch, brake override, Auto Park
Skip it if
- Bigger riders (220 lb limit)
- Riders who want long-travel suspension for rocky trails
Balance first
Rawrr's pitch is a low center of gravity and even weight distribution, so new riders feel stable. The numbers back up "approachable": 139 lbs with battery, a 34-inch seat, a 12.8-inch ground clearance and a 49.8-inch wheelbase.
The motor gives 4,000 W nominal and 7,500 W max, 10 HP, and 0-30 mph in about 4 seconds, per Rawrr. Plenty for trails, not scary.
Video: "Rawrr Mantis X Review - All The PROS and CONS", Pat Outdoors on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the bike or the topic clearly.
Safety features you'll actually use
Rawrr Safety Integration bundles a kill switch for mounting and dismounting, a brake override, Auto Park and app control. The FOC controller is fully tunable from the app, with Eco, Sport and Race modes. If you're buying for a household of mixed abilities, that matters.
Where the money was saved
The 200 mm fork is fine, but the rear has 70 mm of travel, short by dirt bike standards. Brakes are 4-piston hydraulic with 220 mm and 203 mm rotors. And Rawrr says Mantis bikes are not street legal and are off-road only.
How the Rawrr Mantis X earns its 8.5
Our formula gives each of seven criteria a score out of 10 from the published figure, then weighs them. Here is the Rawrr Mantis X's line, with each criterion's weight in the overall score.
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price, against the catalog median (dated, US) | 9.6/10 | 25% |
| Peak motor power (kW) | 5.1/10 | 15% |
| Battery energy (Wh) | 5.3/10 | 15% |
| Weight with battery (lighter is better) | 8.3/10 | 15% |
| Published warranty | 6.0/10 | 10% |
| Road status (brand wording) | 4.0/10 | 10% |
| Charging time (published) | 2.0/10 (not stated) | 10% |
Weighted together, that's 8.5/10 on our published scale, No. 7 of 14. Anything marked not stated scores 2/10: publish the figure and the score goes up. The full formula is on our methodology page.
Rawrr Mantis X specs
| Peak power | 7,500 W max output, 4,000 W nominal (10 HP) |
|---|---|
| Battery | 72V, 2,160 Wh, swappable |
| Weight | 139 lbs with battery |
| Top speed | 50 mph (brand) |
| Range | 62 miles in Eco mode (Rawrr) |
| Torque | 183.65 ft-lb max torque (Rawrr) |
| Seat height | 34 in |
| Max rider weight | 220 lbs |
| Warranty | 1-year powertrain warranty (Rawrr) |
| Road status | Rawrr says Mantis bikes are not street legal and are for off-road use only. |
| Battery per $100 | 72 Wh per $100 |
| Power-to-weight | 5.4 kW per 100 lbs |
Figures are the brand's or the US dealer's, read on November 12, 2026. Anything not listed above wasn't published on the pages we read, and our formula scores it as not stated.
What's in the box
The bike, assembled and tested in the USA, with its 72V battery and charger.
Getting started
Less assembly than a crated import because Rawrr assembles and tests in the US. Charge, set tire pressure, adjust the fork, and set the app to Eco for the first rides.
Whatever bike you buy, set the softest mode for the first rides, check every bolt after the first few hours, and keep the battery charged between 20 and 80% when you store it, unless the manual says otherwise.
Hidden costs
Shipping or dealer pickup, gear, and a spare battery if you want longer days. Rawrr sells parts and upgrades on its store.
Plan the total, not the sticker: freight or dealer prep, a full set of gear (helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, armor; see our safety gear guide), a stand, and wear parts. Road rules vary by state; read are electric dirt bikes street legal? before you ride on public roads.
Questions to ask the seller
- Is it in stock, or a pre-order?
- What does the powertrain warranty cover and exclude?
- Can I set a speed limit in the app for a new rider?
- What's the price of a spare battery?
Price and sources
$2,999 at Rawrr on November 12, 2026 (Rawrr official store (US)). Listed at $2,999 on Rawrr's store on November 12, 2026. Prices on e-motos move often: check the live price before you buy.
Sources read on November 12, 2026: riderawrr.com/mantis-x
Alternatives
The three bikes closest in price, and how they differ on the published specs:
Rawrr Mantis Mini R costs $600 less ($2,399), has less punch (6 kW peak against 7.5 kW peak), carries 720 Wh less battery, is 23.3 lbs lighter (115.7 lbs). It scores 8.4/10, below the Rawrr Mantis X's 8.5, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Segway Xyber costs $699.01 less ($2,299.99), has less punch (6 kW peak against 7.5 kW peak), carries 720 Wh less battery, comes with a 2-year warranty. It scores 7.8/10, below the Rawrr Mantis X's 8.5, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Talaria XXX Pro MX costs $750.99 more ($3,749.99), carries 240 Wh more battery, is 14 lbs lighter (125 lbs), doesn't publish a warranty on the pages we read. It scores 7.9/10, below the Rawrr Mantis X's 8.5, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Head-to-heads and rankings, and the rankings where the Rawrr Mantis X appears:
