Kaabo
Mantis King GT
Riders who prize tunable suspension and silky acceleration over outright tire footprint — a true do-everything performance scooter.
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Strengths
- Fully adjustable dual hydraulic suspension (preload + rebound) — rare at $1,899.
- Sinewave controllers deliver buttery, controllable throttle response.
- Optional ABS plus full hydraulic brakes for confident high-speed stops.
- Only 74 lb — 28 lb lighter than the Apollo Phantom 2.0.
- Choice of street or off-road tire spec at checkout.
Weaknesses
- 10 in tires are smaller than the Phantom's 11 in — tougher on big trail obstacles.
- IPX5 only — less rain-rated than competitors at IP66.
- 43 mph well above legal e-scooter limits in nearly every US state.
- No UL 2272 certification — insurers and landlords sometimes require it.
Specs
- Top Speed Mph
- 43
- Classification
- Off-road only
- Range Miles
- 37
- Motor Watts
- 1100
- Motor Peak Watts
- 4300
- Motor Count
- 2
- Battery Wh
- 1440
- Battery V
- 60
- Weight Lbs
- 74
- Max Rider Weight Lbs
- 265
- Rider Height Range
- 5'5" – 6'2"
- Foldable
- Yes
- Tire Type
- pneumatic
- Tire Size
- 10 in x 3 in (street or off-road option)
- Brakes
- Dual full hydraulic disc with optional ABS
- Suspension
- Dual adjustable hydraulic (preload + rebound)
- Display
- 4.2 in TFT with NFC key
- Ip Rating
- IPX5
- Safety Certification
- Not UL listed
- App Connectivity
- Yes
The Mantis King GT is Kaabo’s answer to Apollo Phantom — same speed, similar power, similar battery, but with fully adjustable hydraulic suspension (preload + rebound) and 28 lbs lighter.
Where the Phantom 2.0 wins on tire footprint (11 in vs 10 in) and weather rating (IP66 vs IPX5) and UL certification, the Mantis King GT wins on suspension tunability, weight, and sinewave-controller throttle feel. Both are legitimate flagship performance scooters.
The choice between them comes down to use case. Pick the Phantom for the bigger tires if your terrain is rough and rocky. Pick the Mantis if you prioritize ride quality, weight, and the ability to tune suspension for different rides. Either is the right answer for “dual-motor performance scooter under $2,000.”
Sources
Every claim in this guide that isn't first-person experience is traceable to one of the sources below. URLs verified at publication; some may rot — let us know if so.
- Mantis King GT product page — Fluid Free Ride (Kaabo distributor)Specs, price, ESG-tested range.
- Kaabo Mantis King GT — official — Kaabo USAManufacturer specs and battery configuration.