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Kaabo builds everything from a light city scooter to 65 mph dual motor machines. Here is how the four families differ and which rider each one is for.
The short answer
Choosing a Kaabo electric scooter starts with the family. The Urban is the single motor city model. The Mantis family adds a second motor, from the compact Mantis 8 to the 60V Mantis King GT and Mantis King Pro. The Wolf Warrior models add a patented hydraulic front fork, all-terrain or off-road tire options and steeper climbing. The Wolf King models sit at the top, with two 2,000 W motors and 72V batteries. Match the family to your roads and experience, then pick the battery.
Kaabo’s lineup falls into four families, and each one suits a different rider. Kaabo calls its trail and performance models the Wolf Warrior and Wolf King, and most of our product names shorten them to Warrior and King.
See the whole range on the Kaabo brand page.
The Urban is the simplest and lightest Kaabo. A 500 W motor and a 48V 10.4Ah battery (499 Wh) give it about 25 mph and up to about 25 miles. It weighs about 44 lb, folds in one step and rolls on 8.5 x 3.0 inch tubeless tires.
It has C-type spring suspension front and rear, a 4.7-inch disc brake with EABS, an LED front light, turn signals and a brake light. It carries riders up to 220 lb and comes in blue, black, green or yellow.
Every Mantis has two motors and front and rear suspension. As you move up, the battery, brakes and suspension get bigger.
The Mantis 8, 10 Lite, X Plus and King GT carry riders up to 265 lb. Kaabo lists 25 degree climbing for the Mantis 8, 10 Lite and X Plus, 30 degrees for the Mantis King GT and 20 degrees for the Mantis King Pro.
| Model | Top speed (mph) | Range (miles) | Motor power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabo Urban Electric Scooter | 25 | 25 | 500 |
| Kaabo Mantis 8 Electric Scooter | 25 | 25 | 1,000 |
| Kaabo Mantis 10 Lite Electric Scooter | 31 | 37 | 1,000 |
| Kaabo Mantis X Plus Electric Scooter | 31 | 46 | 1,000 |
| Kaabo Mantis King GT Scooter | 43 | 56 | 2,200 |
| Kaabo Mantis King Pro Electric Scooter | 37 | 50 | – |
Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.
The Warrior models are built for broken roads and trails. All three run 60V, use a patented hydraulic front fork and hydraulic disc brakes with EABS, and climb more steeply than any Mantis.
The X Plus and X Max carry riders up to 265 lb. Riding off pavement? Read off-road electric scooters to see what makes one trail ready.
Each King has two 2,000 W motors, a 72V system, 6.3-inch hydraulic discs and front and rear suspension. These are fast, heavy scooters for experienced riders.
The King GT Pro and King GTR carry riders up to 330 lb, and the King GTR Max lists 265 lb. Kaabo lists a 15 mph limited mode on the King GTR and King GTR Max, which helps while you get used to the power.
Speed this high needs full protection and local knowledge. Wear a full face helmet, gloves and protective clothing, and check your state and city rules on where scooters of this power may ride. Read electric scooter laws: what to check before you ride.
| Model | Top speed (mph) | Range (miles) | Motor power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabo Warrior X Plus Electric Scooter | 44 | 44 | – |
| Kaabo Warrior X Max Electric Scooter | 44 | 56 | 2,200 |
| Kaabo Warrior 11 Max Electric Scooter | 50 | 93 | 3,000 |
| Kaabo King GT Pro Electric Scooter | 62 | 55 | 4,000 |
| Kaabo King GTR Electric Scooter | 65 | 55 | 4,000 |
| Kaabo Wolf King GTR Max Electric Scooter | 65 | 124 | 4,000 |
Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.
Bigger batteries take longer to fill, so many Kaabo models ship with two chargers. The Mantis King GT, Mantis King Pro, Warrior X Max, Warrior 11 Max and all three Kings include two.
Kaabo lists about 6.5 hours for the Mantis 8 and 10 Lite and about 11 hours for the Warrior X Plus. With both chargers, the Warrior X Max takes about 7.8 hours and the Warrior 11 Max and King GTR Max about 10. With faster 5A chargers, Kaabo quotes 2.7 hours for the Warrior X Max and 3.5 to 4 hours for the 11 Max, King GTR and King GTR Max.
Charge on a hard surface while you are home and awake, as our battery care guide explains.
Still deciding whether two motors are worth it? Read single vs dual motor. Cross shopping? Our guides to Teewing and NANROBOT compare those lineups the same way, and KUKIRIN G2 vs G4 vs G2 Max covers KUKIRIN. Every order ships free to the lower 48 states, and you can pay with Pay in 4 at 0% APR or monthly payments with Affirm.
The Mantis models are dual motor scooters for daily riding on pavement. The Wolf Warrior models add a patented hydraulic front fork, all-terrain or off-road tires and steeper climbing, for broken roads and trails.
Yes. Kaabo calls it the Wolf King GTR, and the same goes for the Wolf King GT Pro, Wolf King GTR Max and the Wolf Warrior models.
The Urban, with one 500 W motor, or the Mantis 8 if you want two motors. Start in the lowest mode. The King GTR and King GTR Max have a 15 mph limited mode, but they are big, fast scooters for experienced riders.
Several do: the Mantis King GT, Mantis King Pro, Warrior X Max, Warrior 11 Max, King GT Pro, King GTR and King GTR Max include two chargers. The Urban, Mantis 8, 10 Lite, X Plus and Warrior X Plus include one.
The Warrior 11 Max, King GT Pro and King GTR list a 330 lb maximum load. The Mantis 8, 10 Lite, X Plus and King GT, the Warrior X Plus and X Max, and the King GTR Max list 265 lb.
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