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Kaabo Urban vs Kaabo Mantis 8 Lite
The Kaabo Mantis 8 Lite has the longer estimated range — 25 miles against 20 — because it carries 624 Wh to the Kaabo Urban’s 499. The Kaabo Urban is the lighter of the two at 44 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 20 mi | 25 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.3x the estimate) | 25 mi (1x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W (1,092 W peak) | Dual motor, 1,000 W (2,200 W peak) |
| Battery | 499 Wh at 48 V | 624 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.62 Wh/$ | 0.82 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 11 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 44 lb — curb lift | 55 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 265 lb |
| Tires | 8.5" tubeless | 8" pneumatic |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | 120 mm disc brakes with electronic ABS | 120 mm disc brakes with electronic ABS |
| Charge time | 5 h | 6.5 h |
| Folded size | 46.1 x 21.5 x 22.1 in | 45.7 x 22.0 x 18.9 in |
| Lights | Front and rear lighting (K-Mark certified) | Front, side and rear LEDs |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Approx. price | ~$799 | ~$759 |
Kaabo Urban: the case against
- 499 Wh is under the 597 Wh of the Segway Max G3 and NAVEE ST3 Pro
- 220 lb rider limit is the lowest of the Kaabo range
- No app and no published IP rating
- 25 mph top speed: a Max G3 at $1,199 does 28
Kaabo Mantis 8 Lite: the case against
- 25 mph top speed gives the second motor little to spend its power on
- 8-inch tubed tires: smaller wheel and flats that need a tube
- Only red was available and four units were left on the check date