Product comparison · Electric Scooters
Ausom F1 Max vs Kaabo Mantis King Pro
The Ausom F1 Max scores 5.7 and ranks 49th of 120 in Electric Scooters; the Kaabo Mantis King Pro scores 5.1 and ranks 98th of 120 in Electric Scooters. The F1 Max leads on battery, the Mantis King Pro on features.
All 6 Ausom products 
Ausom F1 Max
$1,489 · 49th of 120 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Battery — 5 against 4
- Motor — 7 against 6
All 12 Kaabo products 
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
$1,599 · 98th of 120 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Features — 6 against 4
- Warranty & Support — 3 against 1
Across everything we scored, Ausom F1 Max sits 0.64 ahead — led by battery.
Verdict
F1 Max ahead · +0.64 (5.7 vs 5.1)Pick the Ausom F1 Max when
Motor matters7vs6
Battery matters5vs4
A higher rider weight limit matters301-350 lbvs251-300 lb
Pick the Kaabo Mantis King Pro when
Warranty & support matters3vs1
Features matters6vs4
A longer warranty matters1 Yearvs6 Months
Scored 21 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Ausom F1 Max and Kaabo Mantis King Pro, scored 0 to 10
FeaturesAusom F1 Max: 4Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 6 (higher)
Ausom F1 Max
- lights with side indicators, turn signals, display
- IP: IP54 with an IPX5 battery, so no IP point; the NFC and passcode lock is not an app lock
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- front and rear lights, display, IPX5, swappable battery
BatteryAusom F1 Max: 5 (higher)Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 4
Ausom F1 Max
- 1,248 Wh (60 V, 20.8 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- 1,080 Wh (60 V, 18 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
- Charger: 67.2 V charge voltage, 60 V nominal pack
- Range: 50 miles claimed, 176 lb rider at about 16 mph
- Charge time: about 10 hours on one charger, 2 to 2.5 hours on two fast chargers
MotorAusom F1 Max: 7 (higher)Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 6
Ausom F1 Max
- 2,800 W total (two 1400 W motors as the maker prints them)
- Peak: 1920 W per motor (3,840 W) claimed, not scored; the maker prints 1400W*2 apart from the peak, so it scores as stated
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- two 1,200 W hubs, 2,400 W total nominal
- Peak: 3,360 W claimed, not scored
Warranty & SupportAusom F1 Max: 1Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 3 (higher)
Ausom F1 Max: 6 Months · Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 1 Year.
Ausom F1 Max
- battery 6 months, motor 1 year, the shorter term scores
- Badge: product page says 2-Year Worry-Free Warranty, the warranty page lists battery 6 months and motor 1 year
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- one year on battery and motors
Same score
Ride HardwareAusom F1 Max: 9Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 9
Ausom F1 Max
- front and rear hydraulic discs, front and rear suspension, 10-inch pneumatic tires
- E-ABS: the maker's motor-cut brake is not counted as ABS
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- 140 mm hydraulic discs front and rear, adjustable suspension both ends, 10 in pneumatic tires
WeightAusom F1 Max: 5Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 5
Ausom F1 Max
- 79.4 lb
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- 75 lb
VerificationAusom F1 Max: 2Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 2
only the Ausom F1 Max: None verifiable; only the Kaabo Mantis King Pro: Claimed only.
Ausom F1 Max
- no UL claim and no record for F1 Max in SGS, Product iQ, Intertek or Certipedia
- Searched: SGS UL Intertek Certipedia TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
- no record names Mantis King Pro; SGS Mantis King GT mark does not cover it
- Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Not scored for either
- ValueAusom F1 Max: not scoredKaabo Mantis King Pro: not scored
Social score about the Ausom F1 Max and the Kaabo Mantis King Pro
RedditAusom F1 Max: 6 (higher)Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 3
The Kaabo Mantis King Pro reading covers the whole brand.
Ausom F1 Max
Liked
- speed
Complaints
- brakes needed adjusting
- dead throttle travel
- steering wobble at speed
Read the full summary
- r/ElectricScooters: one owner finds it very fast but had to align the brake rotors and tune the brakes out of the box, notes dead throttle travel in dual mode and broke the rear fender in a drop (Jun 2025)
- A commenter warns of steering wobble above about 37 mph (early 2026)
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
Read the full summary
- Brand-level. r/ElectricScooters: a Warrior X owner and two commenters said Kaabo USA support gave non-answers and its phone went unanswered (Feb 2025)|A GTR Max buyer cited a reputation for controller faults and slow warranty claims (Apr 2026)|A Mantis 10 owner praised 3,800+ mi and helpful support (Dec 2025)
GoogleAusom F1 Max: 6Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 6
The Ausom F1 Max reading covers the whole brand; the Kaabo Mantis King Pro reading covers the whole brand.
Ausom F1 Max
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Testers across the range praise power, suspension and value, and criticise weight, cable-pulled brakes on the lower models and real range well under the maker figures (2025 to 2026)
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- RiderGuide (affiliate links, unit source not stated) tested several Kaabo models: King GT Pro 61.0 mph and 55.0 mi (Jun 2024), Mantis King GT 36.6 mi (Apr 2022), Wolf Warrior X 19.9 mi vs 40 claimed (Aug 2024)
YouTubeAusom F1 Max: 7 (higher)Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 6
The Kaabo Mantis King Pro reading covers the whole brand.
Ausom F1 Max
Liked
- top speed
- hydraulic brakes
- steering stability
Read the full summary
- Product.
- Movelectrics (discount code in the video description, so not fully independent) logged a 78 km/h top speed, praised the hydraulic brakes and found the steering stable without a damper (Nov 2025)
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Freshly Charged (Kaabo USA affiliate code, stated) reviewed the Warrior 11 Max at 49 mph by GPS (Oct 2025) and the King GTR Max as an improved flagship (Nov 2025)
Ausom F1 Max vs Kaabo Mantis King Pro: pros and cons
Ausom F1 Max
Overall score 5.7Strengths
- Hydraulic brakes front and rear
- Big battery for long rides
- High load rating for heavier riders
- Four-spring swingarm soaks up bumps
- Very strong acceleration and hill power
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift or carry
- Battery covered for only six months
- Warranty badge disagrees with the policy page
- Brakes needed adjusting out of the box for one owner
- Steering needs care at top speed
- No cruise control confirmed on the maker pages
Kaabo Mantis King Pro
Overall score 5.1Strengths
- Battery comes out to charge indoors
- Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
- Adjustable suspension at both ends
- App sets speed limits for new riders
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift into a car
- Turn signals not listed in the specs
- No cruise control listed
- Only one year on battery and motors
- Warranty badge promises longer than the policy
Ausom F1 Max vs Kaabo Mantis King Pro: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
- Range (claimed)Ausom61-80 miKaabo41-60 mi
- Max rider loadAusom More301-350 lbKaabo251-300 lb
- Safety listingsAusomNone verifiableKaaboClaimed only
- WarrantyAusom6 MonthsKaabo More1 Year
Same on both
- PerformanceType
- Not listedE-bike class
- 1,001-1,500 WhBattery
- Dual motorMotor
- 36-45 mphTop speed (claimed)
- 71-85 lbWeight
- Hydraulic discBrakes
- FullSuspension
- FoldsFolding
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More from Ausom 5 scored in Electric Scooters
- Nothing we record differs.
- Battery: 601-800 Wh, not 1,001-1,500 Wh
- Motor: Single motor vs dual motor
More from Kaabo 11 scored in Electric Scooters
- Battery: 1,501-2,500 Wh, not 1,001-1,500 Wh
- Safety listings: adds UL 2272 listed
- Battery: 601-800 Wh, not 1,001-1,500 Wh
- Brakes: Mechanical disc vs hydraulic disc
Ausom F1 Max vs Kaabo Mantis King Pro: common questions
Is the Ausom F1 Max better than the Kaabo Mantis King Pro?
On our scores, the Ausom F1 Max is ahead, 5.7 against 5.1. The Ausom F1 Max leads on battery (5 against 4) and motor (7 against 6). The Kaabo Mantis King Pro leads on features (6 against 4) and warranty & support (3 against 1).
Which is cheaper, the Ausom F1 Max or the Kaabo Mantis King Pro?
The Ausom F1 Max, at $1,489 against $1,599: $110 less.
Which carries a heavier rider, the Ausom F1 Max or the Kaabo Mantis King Pro?
The Ausom F1 Max: rated 301-350 lb, against 251-300 lb for the Kaabo Mantis King Pro.
Which has the longer warranty, the Ausom F1 Max or the Kaabo Mantis King Pro?
The Kaabo Mantis King Pro: 1 Year, against 6 Months.
What do owners say about the Ausom F1 Max and the Kaabo Mantis King Pro?
Across 3 independent sources scored for both, the Ausom F1 Max is ahead on Reddit and YouTube; Google is level.
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Scores calculated 21 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score