The Rawrr Mantis X Pro takes the proven Mantis X platform and implements some serious upgrades: peak motor output more than doubles to 15,000W, torque jumps to 288 ft-lb, top speed climbs from 50 to 65 mph, and the battery grows to a 72V 35Ah pack using higher quality 50S lithium-ion cells. The safety and lighting upgrades are equally significant: a genuinely bright front light, an added brake light and tail light, larger brake pads with more stopping surface, and a reinforced rear linkage that addresses a known failure point across the category. Real world range under hard riding came out to approximately 26 miles, with 62 miles available in Eco mode (according to Rawrr). The honest caveat is that the turn signal buttons are present but connect to nothing, the off road tires are dangerously slippery on smooth pavement until broken in, and the team felt upgrades to suspension and voltage should have been present for the asking price. Whether the $800 premium over the standard Mantis X is worth it comes down to how much the performance ceiling and safety upgrades matter to the buyer: for riders who want maximum power from the Rawrr lineup, the Pro is the clear answer.
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Rawrr has been a consistent brand in the Freshly Charged rotation, and their Mantis lineup has gained credibility with us after testing several products within it fand months of riding time logged without reliability issues. The Mantis X Pro is one of their newer models, with the same platform as the Mantis X but meaningfully different in some very important areas. The team unboxed it, assembled it, took it through streets and trails, and came back with a clear read on the central question: does $800 more buy enough bike to justify it?
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What Rawrr Changed
With the price tag increase, the upgrade list is far from incremental. Peak motor output went from 6,500W to 15,000W; the same 72V system, but a substantially upgraded controller pushing more power to an upgraded motor. Torque went from 192 ft-lb to 288 ft-lb. Top speed went from 50 mph to 65 mph. The 0 to 30 mph time dropped from 4 seconds to 2.7 seconds according to the manufacturer, a figure the team could not independently verify in this review due to Draggy issues covered below.
The battery grew from the Mantis X configuration to a 72V 35Ah pack (2,520Wh) using 50S lithium-ion cells, which Rawrr upgraded from the previous cell specification for higher quality and energy density. The controller upgrade is the technical explanation for most of the performance gains, as the voltage stays the same, but a more capable controller unlocks more power delivery to the motor.
Hardware upgrades beyond the powertrain are notable, starting with a front light dramatically brighter than the previous one. A tail light and brake light have been added to the rear, which the team identifies as one of the most important safety improvements that the Mantis X was lacking. The brake calipers and pads have been upgraded across both ends, with four piston hydraulic throughout, as well as larger and thicker pads increasing contact surface on the disc. The handlebar controls for lights and horn are a meaningful step up from the Mantis X, which used buttons the team compared to a children's toy. The steering column lock is carried over from the Mantis X and remains one of the better theft deterrents in this category. Another thoughtful addition was one key for all: the same key unlocks the bike, operates the steering lock, and accesses the battery compartment.
The rear linkage has been reinforced specifically to address a failure point that has affected other electric dirt bikes. The team flags this as a confidence inspiring detail rather than a marketing claim, as broken rear linkages are a real world problem in this category, and Rawrr addressed it proactively.
Assembly ships freight on a pallet and arrives in good condition, with clear instructions so that anyone familiar with eMoto assembly will move through it quickly.
On the Road and Trails
Overall: The riding impressions are straightforwardly positive on the performance side. More torque changes how the bike handles out of turns, where on the standard Mantis X, loose gravel and sand could leave the rider without enough power to pull cleanly through a corner. The Pro has enough torque reserve that this stops being a concern, which the team notes improves both fun and safety. The adrenaline rating from Andrew's personal scale: 8.5 out of 10.
Top speed: The display showed 65 mph on three separate runs at three different battery levels, which is consistent with the Rawrr claimed top speed. The Draggy reset and lost data on every attempt, so no independently verified GPS figure exists from this session. At speed on off road tires, Andrew found the bike felt stable and planted, with no speed wobbles or instability that the tire format might suggest.
Tires: One handling note that matters: the off road tires slide on smooth pavement, and this is not subtle. The rear end slid out attempting to ride out of a garage on the stock tires. The team attributes this to factory oils in the tires that burn off with use, and the sliding did reduce after riding. But it is worth flagging for anyone planning to use this primarily on streets: a street tire option does not currently exist for the Mantis X Pro, and the off road compound is a genuine liability on smooth surfaces until the tires are broken in.
Range in the Real World
The team ran the battery hard — speed runs, trail riding, full throttle sections — and burned through 47% of charge over 13 miles. The extrapolated full throttle range from that session is approximately 26 miles. The manufacturer lists 62 miles in Eco mode, which is a different use case entirely. Buyers should plan around 25 to 30 miles under aggressive conditions and considerably more in Eco or Sport mode at moderate speeds.
The charger is an 84V 6-amp unit. With a 35Ah battery, a full charge from empty takes slightly under 6 hours. The battery can be charged in the bike via the external port or removed and charged separately, a practical feature for riders without easy outdoor access to power.
What Still Needs Work
The turn signal buttons exist on both the handlebar and the display — there are even indicator positions on the display for them — but there are no actual turn signals on the bike. This is a strange omission given how thoroughly Rawrr upgraded the lighting elsewhere, and it is the most conspicuous gap in an otherwise well considered package. In addition to the ghost turn signal buttons, there are also additional buttons on the sides of the display that the team could not get to perform any function during the review. Extra nonfunctional controls are not a safety issue, but they do suggest either a future feature rollout or a design decision that was not fully resolved before shipping.
The KK suspension performs adequately but the team feels it is the component most out of step with the rest of the upgrades. On a bike that has been thoroughly improved in almost every other dimension, the suspension feels like the one area where additional investment would have been appropriate at this price point.
The reviewer wanted higher voltage. At 72V the platform is already strong, but the desire for more headroom — and what that could unlock in range and sustained performance — is a reasonable ask for the Pro tier.
The Freshly Charged Verdict
When posed the question of whether the upgrades are worth the price jump, lead reviewers Andrew and Jimmy leave this one open rather than declaring a clean yes or no. If top speed, torque, braking upgrades, and the front and rear lighting improvements are priorities, the $800 is clearly accounted for. If the Mantis X at lower cost does what a rider needs — particularly for lighter use cases or younger riders — the X remains a strong bike and the Pro's additions are not universally necessary. What the team does agree on: if maximum performance is the goal within the Rawrr lineup, the Mantis X Pro is the unambiguous choice. The power increase is real, the safety upgrades are meaningful, and the reliability track record behind the platform makes it a confident recommendation for experienced riders ready to step up.
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