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Kaabo Mantis X Plus vs KuKirin G2 Ultra

The Kaabo Mantis X Plus scores 5.2 and ranks 88th of 120 in Electric Scooters; the KuKirin G2 Ultra scores 5.0 and ranks 101st of 120 in Electric Scooters. The Mantis X Plus leads on weight, the G2 Ultra on motor.

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Kaabo Mantis X Plus Dual Motor Folding Electric Scooter

Kaabo Mantis X Plus

$1,199 · 88th of 120 in Electric Scooters

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  • Weight — 7 against 6
5.2
vs
5.0
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KuKirin G2 Ultra Dual-Motor Electric Scooter

KuKirin G2 Ultra

$849 · 101st of 120 in Electric Scooters

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  • Motor — 4 against 2

Across everything we scored, Kaabo Mantis X Plus sits 0.20 ahead — led by weight.

Verdict

Mantis X Plus ahead · +0.20 (5.2 vs 5.0)

Pick the Kaabo Mantis X Plus when

Weight matters7vs6

Features matters7vs6

Pick the KuKirin G2 Ultra when

Motor matters4vs2

Price matters$849vs$1,199

Scored 21 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score

Usability Kaabo Mantis X Plus and KuKirin G2 Ultra, scored 0 to 10

  • MotorKaabo Mantis X Plus: 2KuKirin G2 Ultra: 4 (higher)

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • two 500 W hubs, 1,000 W total nominal
    • Peak: 2,184 W claimed, not scored

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • two 800 W motors, 1,600 W nominal in total
    • Torque: at least 29 N·m claimed
  • WeightKaabo Mantis X Plus: 7 (higher)KuKirin G2 Ultra: 6

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • 64 lb

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • 68.3 lb, the heavier of two stated weights
    • Sources: store 30.4 kg (67.0 lb), EU manual about 31 kg; the heavier scores
  • FeaturesKaabo Mantis X Plus: 7 (higher)KuKirin G2 Ultra: 6

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • front and rear lights, turn signals, display, IPX5, cruise control

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • lights, turn signals, display, cruise control
    • Not counted: IPX4 is below the IPX5 point, no app, fixed battery

Same score

  • BatteryKaabo Mantis X Plus: 3KuKirin G2 Ultra: 3

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • 874 Wh (48 V, 18.2 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
    • Charger: 54.6 V charge voltage, 48 V nominal pack
    • Range: 46 miles claimed
    • Charge time: stated as 6.5, 9 and 8 to 10 hours on different pages

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • 864 Wh (48 V, 18 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
    • Charger: 54.6 V, 2 A, 8 to 10 hours claimed
  • Ride HardwareKaabo Mantis X Plus: 8KuKirin G2 Ultra: 8

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • 140 mm mechanical discs front and rear, adjustable suspension both ends, 10 in pneumatic tires

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • front and rear disc, front and rear suspension, 10-inch tubeless tires
    • Brakes: disc type not stated by the maker, scored as mechanical disc
  • VerificationKaabo Mantis X Plus: 4KuKirin G2 Ultra: 4

    only the Kaabo Mantis X Plus: Claimed only; only the KuKirin G2 Ultra: None verifiable.

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • SGS SGSNA/24/CQ/00130 names MANTIS X, not the Mantis X Plus; sibling record only
    • Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
    • Record: SGS, SGS Listed Mark, Personal E-mobility Device (read as UL 2272; names the family/sibling, not this trim), MANTIS X, Ningbo Kaabo Technology Co., Ltd.

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • no UL 2272 record for G2 Ultra; only a brand-hosted EU EN 17128 attestation
    • Searched: Brand-hosted PDF (not a directory) SGS UL Intertek Certipedia TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
    • Record: Brand-hosted PDF (not a directory), EN 17128:2020 voluntary attestation of compliance, Shenzhen CCTI Technology Co., Ltd (non-NRTL lab), KuKirin G2 Ultra / G2 Ultra, Shenzhen Kukirin Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Warranty & SupportKaabo Mantis X Plus: 3KuKirin G2 Ultra: 3

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    • one year on battery and motors

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    • one year, no separate battery or motor term
    • Option: 24-month warranty sells at $949.00

Not scored for either

  • ValueKaabo Mantis X Plus: not scoredKuKirin G2 Ultra: not scored

Social score about the Kaabo Mantis X Plus and the KuKirin G2 Ultra

  • RedditKaabo Mantis X Plus: 3KuKirin G2 Ultra: 5 (higher)

    The Kaabo Mantis X Plus reading covers the whole brand; the KuKirin G2 Ultra reading covers the whole brand.

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    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)

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    Read the full summary
    • Brand-level. r/ElectricScooters owners of the G2 Max, G2 Master and G4 liked the power and suspension, and reported real range under the claim and steering play or wobble at speed (Sep 2024 to Jun 2025)
  • GoogleKaabo Mantis X Plus: 7 (higher)KuKirin G2 Ultra: 5

    The KuKirin G2 Ultra reading covers the whole brand.

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    Liked

    • suspension
    • lights and turn signals
    • NFC display

    Complaints

    • long charge time
    Read the full summary
    • Product.
    • Mountain Weekly News (unit source not stated, retailer links) rode it in Jackson in Aug 2025 and called it an excellent choice: 31 mph, strong suspension and visible turn signals, but a 9-hour charge (Aug 2025)

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    Read the full summary
    • Brand-level.
    • Two reviewers whose pages link affiliate stores, Mountain Weekly News and Ebike Escape, praised the power and ride of earlier G2 Master and G4 units (Oct and Dec 2024)
  • YouTubeKaabo Mantis X Plus: 6KuKirin G2 Ultra: not scored

    The Kaabo Mantis X Plus reading covers the whole brand; no usable source for the KuKirin G2 Ultra.

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    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)

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    Nothing recorded.

  • AmazonKaabo Mantis X Plus: not scoredKuKirin G2 Ultra: 5

    No usable source for the Kaabo Mantis X Plus; the KuKirin G2 Ultra reading covers the whole brand.

    Kaabo Mantis X Plus

    Nothing recorded.

    KuKirin G2 Ultra

    Read the full summary
    • Brand-level.
    • The brand seller kukirin lists the G2, G2 Ultra, G2 Max, G2 Master and G4 on Amazon: the G2 shows 4.6 stars from 68 ratings and the G4 3.6 from 6, and the other three show no ratings yet (Oct 2026)

Kaabo Mantis X Plus vs KuKirin G2 Ultra: pros and cons

Kaabo Mantis X Plus

Overall score 5.2

Strengths

  • Bright lights and clear turn signals
  • Stated water rating covers rain
  • Cruise control eases longer stretches
  • Two motors climb city hills well
  • Adjustable suspension gives a smooth ride

Drawbacks

  • Slow to charge on the stock charger
  • Heavy to carry up stairs
  • Only one year on battery and motors
  • Brake type stated two ways by the maker
  • Mechanical brakes need regular adjustment

KuKirin G2 Ultra

Overall score 5.0

Strengths

  • Dual motors add traction on hills
  • Adjustable high and low beam headlight
  • Built-in speakers and phone link
  • Front and rear suspension smooth rough ground

Drawbacks

  • Brake type is not stated by the maker
  • No official app
  • Only one year of warranty
  • Page says it ships from Poland
  • Mid-size battery for a dual-motor scooter

Kaabo Mantis X Plus vs KuKirin G2 Ultra: the numbers

Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.

5.2
Overall
Usability5.1
Social5.3

88th of 120 in Scooters

5.0
Overall
Usability5.1
Social5.0

101st of 120 in Scooters

  • Range (claimed)
    Kaabo41-60 mi
    KuKirin26-40 mi
  • Safety listings
    KaaboClaimed only
    KuKirinNone verifiable

Same on both

  • PerformanceType
  • Not listedE-bike class
  • 801-1,000 WhBattery
  • Dual motorMotor
  • 29-35 mphTop speed (claimed)
  • 56-70 lbWeight
  • 251-300 lbMax rider load
  • Mechanical discBrakes
  • FullSuspension
  • FoldsFolding
  • 1 YearWarranty

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Kaabo Mantis X Plus vs KuKirin G2 Ultra: common questions

Is the Kaabo Mantis X Plus better than the KuKirin G2 Ultra?

On our scores, the Kaabo Mantis X Plus is ahead, 5.2 against 5.0. The Kaabo Mantis X Plus leads on weight (7 against 6) and features (7 against 6). The KuKirin G2 Ultra leads on motor (4 against 2).

Which is cheaper, the Kaabo Mantis X Plus or the KuKirin G2 Ultra?

The KuKirin G2 Ultra, at $849 against $1,199: $350 less.

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Scores calculated 21 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them ·  · How we score

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