Teverun SPACE vs Kaabo Mantis X Plus - Which Mid-Range Dual-Motor Scooter Actually Deserves Your Money?

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The Teverun SPACE is the more complete, future-proof scooter here: it rides more planted, feels better screwed together, stops harder thanks to fully hydraulic brakes, and adds genuinely useful tech and lighting rather than gimmicks. The Kaabo Mantis X Plus is still a quick, comfy, very rideable machine - especially if you love adjustable suspension and a plush, floaty feel - but it cuts a few corners in components and polish that are hard to ignore at its price.

Choose the SPACE if you want a serious daily commuter that feels like a coherent piece of industrial design, with real stopping power and strong range. Choose the Mantis X Plus if you prioritise ultra-plush suspension, a big TFT display, and that classic "Mantis carve" handling for weekend fun, and you don't mind a bit more tinkering and compromise.

If you care which scooter will still feel solid and satisfying after a year of abuse, keep reading - the differences get clearer the deeper you go.

There's a sweet spot in the e-scooter world where things stop being toys, but you're not yet hauling what feels like a small motorbike up your front steps. Both the Teverun SPACE and the Kaabo Mantis X Plus are parked right in that zone: dual-motor muscle, big-scooter stability, but still just about portable enough to call "urban friendly" with a straight face.

I've put real kilometres on both. The SPACE comes across like a thoughtfully engineered object - the kind of scooter you look back at when you lock it up. The Mantis X Plus feels like the latest evolution of a very popular formula: fast, soft, and fun, with a hint of "you'll probably be tightening something at the weekend".

On paper they're close; in practice, they're aimed at slightly different kinds of riders. Let's break down where each one shines - and where the marketing gloss starts to crack.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both scooters live in that upper mid-range class: significantly more serious than rental-style commuters, but still (theoretically) something you can get in and out of a car boot without needing a physiotherapist on speed-dial. They sit in a similar price band, both promise "real" dual-motor performance, and both are marketed as capable daily commuters that double as weekend fun machines.

The SPACE targets the tech-savvy urban rider who wants a premium object: proper dual-motor punch, strong brakes, modern app integration, and a design that won't look outdated in two years. It's for someone who rides most days and cares about refinement.

The Mantis X Plus is more of a performance-leaning all-rounder: sporty stance, plush adjustable suspension, big colourful display, and proven Kaabo geometry. It's aimed at riders stepping up from entry-level scooters who want to join faster group rides without jumping straight into the "Wolf Warrior on steroids" category.

They overlap heavily in use case - medium-to-long urban commutes, spirited weekend rides, heavier riders who need proper torque - which is exactly why this comparison matters.

Design & Build Quality

Pick up the Teverun SPACE (or rather, try to) and it feels like a single, cohesive object. The frame is a stiff unibody, wiring is routed internally, and there's a real "industrial art" vibe: clean lines, integrated lighting, and very few of the exposed brackets and random bolts you see on generic dual-motor frames. The folding joint closes with that reassuring, metallic "thunk" that tells you someone actually obsessed over tolerances.

The Mantis X Plus leans into Kaabo's trademark aggressive look: curved swing arms, forward-leaning stance, side deck lights. It looks fast parked, which is half the fun. The chassis is solid and uses proper scooter-grade aluminium, but you're more aware you're looking at an assembly of parts - stem clamp, display mount, exposed cabling along the stem, external fender brackets. Not bad, just more "performance hardware" than "designed object".

On the detail level, the SPACE feels a notch more premium: hidden cables, a higher-mounted, sealed charge port, NFC neatly integrated, and the lighting woven into the structure instead of tacked on. On the Mantis, the big TFT screen steals the show - it looks fantastic and makes the cockpit feel modern - but you still get the usual Kaabo quirks like stems that can develop creaks if you don't maintain the clamp and a rear fender that has a known tendency to rattle or flex over time.

If you like your scooter to look like a futuristic product rather than a race chassis with accessories bolted on, the SPACE takes this round. If "functional aggression" is your aesthetic and you're happy to treat it like a bike you occasionally wrench on, the Mantis X Plus still has plenty of charm.

Ride Comfort & Handling

Comfort is where both of these absolutely demolish entry-level commuters - but in slightly different flavours.

The SPACE uses well-tuned, non-adjustable spring suspension paired with fat, tubeless 10-inch tyres. It's been tested to death and you can feel it: hit broken pavement, expansion joints, or mild cobbles and the scooter just shrugs. There's very little chatter through the deck, and the chassis feels tight and rattle-free, so you hear less of the "budget scooter symphony" of plastic buzzes and metallic clinks. The steering is stable and calm; it encourages smooth, confident carving rather than twitchy slalom antics.

The Mantis X Plus, by contrast, is the sofa on wheels of this duo. Those adjustable spring shocks front and rear can be dialled from "cloudy Sunday cruise" to "sporty but still forgiving". Out of the box they're usually set on the plush side, which is heavenly for long runs on bump-ridden bike paths and patchy tarmac. The wider bars and Kaabo geometry give it that famous "Mantis carve" - it loves leaning into turns and feels agile and playful, almost like a big kick scooter that's been pumped full of caffeine.

Over very rough surfaces, the Mantis' deeper-feeling travel can feel a touch more luxurious, especially for heavier riders once dialled in. But the SPACE counters with a much more solid, creak-free feel and tubeless tyres that soak up a lot of the sharp, high-frequency stuff while adding confidence against punctures.

In short: the Mantis X Plus is your soft, adjustable armchair; the SPACE is the firm, well-designed ergonomic seat that still keeps you fresh at the end of the ride and feels more precise underneath you.

Performance

Both scooters qualify as "fast enough that you should start thinking about proper protective gear, not just hope". But they go about their speed a little differently.

The SPACE's dual motors have noticeably more grunt. Off the line, it jumps forward in that "oh, this is a real machine" way, especially once you unleash it from its factory-limited configuration. It keeps pulling with authority into speeds that, in many European cities, will put you well beyond anything legally rented on a street corner. On steep hills, it barely breaks a sweat - it just digs in and keeps your pace up without that sad, wheezy slowdown many mid-range scooters suffer from.

The Mantis X Plus is more modest on paper, and you can feel that in direct back-to-back runs - but it's still lively. Thanks to those Sine Wave controllers, the power comes in smoothly and progressively. You don't get the neck-snapping lurch when you nudge the throttle, just a quick, linear surge that has you clearing junctions and overtaking rental scooters like they're in reverse. It happily zips up to that magic "around 50 km/h" mark and holds there with decent stability.

Where the SPACE feels like a compact muscle scooter, the Mantis X Plus feels like a very quick, very polished commuter. In a drag race, the SPACE has the edge in torque and ultimate shove. On a twisty urban run with lots of stop-and-go, the Mantis fights back with its fine throttle modulation and carving ability.

Braking is a much clearer story: the SPACE's fully hydraulic setup has stronger initial bite and more consistent, confidence-inspiring stops from high speed. The Mantis X Plus' disc brakes plus electronic assist do the job and are fine for the performance on tap, but you do notice the extra lever effort and slightly less nuanced control - especially on fast descents or emergency stops.

Battery & Range

Range anxiety is where marketing departments get creative and real-world riders get grumpy. Both of these scooters sit in the "proper commute plus fun detours" territory rather than "cross-country odyssey".

The SPACE packs a slightly larger battery and, combined with its efficient 52 V system, delivers honest, repeatable range. Ride it like a sane commuter - mixed speeds, some hills, not pinning it everywhere - and you can cover a solid day's roaming around a city with plenty of battery to spare. Push it hard at top speed and up steep inclines and you'll see that range shrink, but it remains on the reassuring side of the spectrum; you don't feel like every burst of fun is shaving off entire kilometres.

The Mantis X Plus has a touch less capacity and a lower system voltage. In everyday use, that translates to very usable distance for most riders - enough for a typical there-and-back commute plus errands in between. Under realistic mixed riding, it will generally sit a bit behind the SPACE. If you ride the Mantis hard in its highest mode, the battery gauge drops more noticeably, and by the last chunk of the charge you start to feel it calming down a little, even though the Sine Wave controllers do a decent job of hiding the worst of the voltage sag.

Charging is another subtle differentiator. The SPACE supports properly quick charging if you use a higher-amp charger, taking it from empty to full in about the length of a lazy evening. With the stock slower brick, it's more of an overnight affair. The Mantis X Plus, with its standard charger, is very much in the "plug it in and forget about it until tomorrow" category; faster charging options exist via upgrades, but they're not standard kit.

If range per charge is a top priority and you ride a lot, the SPACE has the edge - not by an order of magnitude, but enough to notice over a week of commuting.

Portability & Practicality

Let's be honest: neither of these is a featherweight you casually carry up four flights of stairs while sipping a latte. They're both around the "30 kg of reality". The nuance is in how that weight behaves.

The SPACE feels dense and compact when you lift it. The one-click fold is slick: drop the stem, it locks with a solid click, and you've got a relatively clean, rigid package that's easy to manoeuvre into a car boot or along a hallway. The absence of rattly externals means less snagging on things. If you've got a lift or ground-floor storage, you'll be fine. If you're doing daily stair duty, your quads will have Opinions.

The Mantis X Plus is marginally lighter on paper, but in the hand the difference isn't dramatic. Its wide handlebars and overall length make it feel a bit more unwieldy in cramped spaces, and the folded footprint is slightly larger and more awkward in tight car boots. The double-locking stem mechanism is robust and keeps wobble at bay, but it adds a bit of faff and bulk. Short carries - up a few steps, into a boot - are perfectly manageable. Repeating that several times a day, less so.

For pure practicality, the SPACE pulls ahead thanks to its neater folding execution, better-protected ports and wiring, and slightly more compact "feel" when folded, even though the scale readings don't differ much. Both are too heavy to be ideal for multi-modal, train-bus-scooter juggling; they're best for riders who can roll almost to the door at each end.

Safety

Safety is where the hardware choices really show what each brand thinks matters.

The SPACE comes armed to the teeth: fully hydraulic brakes with strong, predictable bite and a very stable chassis. At higher speeds, it feels planted - minimal stem play, a low centre of gravity, and those wide tubeless tyres give you a lot of grip and feedback. The integrated lighting - front, stem, deck accents - isn't just decoration. The LUMINA system makes you stand out in traffic like a moving light sculpture, and the behaviour-linked effects (pulsing with acceleration, changing on braking) actually tell other road users what you're doing. Add NFC locking and GPS/app-based geo-fencing, and it feels like a serious, modern vehicle rather than a souped-up toy.

The Mantis X Plus also takes safety fairly seriously, but the emphasis is a bit different. The high-mounted headlight is properly useful - it throws light down the road, not at your own wheel, and the integrated indicators and side LED strips do make you much more visible laterally than the average scooter. The EABS helps avoid wheel lock-up on panic braking, which is a blessing for less experienced riders. The tyres are wide, grippy, and the suspension keeps them in contact with imperfect tarmac, which is half the battle won. However, the mechanical discs, while adequate, just don't offer the same effortless, one-finger confidence as a good hydraulic setup when you're really pressing on.

On wet or dusty roads, the SPACE's combination of better brakes, tubeless rubber, and stiffer, more cohesive frame inspires more trust when you're threading through traffic at pace. The Mantis X Plus is safe enough for its intended speeds, but it feels more like a fast commuter with good lighting rather than a fully buttoned-down performance tool.

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Price & Value

There's not a huge gulf in sticker price between these two, but how that money is spent is telling.

The SPACE gives you dual motors with serious peak output, a larger battery, fully hydraulic brakes, tubeless tyres, integrated advanced lighting, app and NFC integration, and a very refined chassis and folding design - all at a price that's firmly mid-range rather than premium-exotic. In this bracket, you often get to pick two out of three: power, quality, or features. The SPACE makes a surprisingly strong case that you can have all three without needing a second mortgage.

The Mantis X Plus also offers strong value on a spec sheet: dual motors, adjustable suspension, TFT display, decent battery, and very good ride quality from a big-name brand with widespread distribution. The catch is where the compromises sit: mechanical rather than hydraulic brakes, a slightly smaller and lower-voltage battery, and some of the usual Kaabo "do-your-own-finishing-touches" quirks. When it's heavily discounted, it's a very compelling package; at full list price, you start noticing that for similar money, the SPACE brings more premium hardware to the table.

Long-term, the SPACE's component choices and cohesive build feel like they'll age more gracefully. The Mantis X Plus holds its value reasonably well thanks to the strong Kaabo name, but it's also in a very crowded segment with lots of similar-looking competitors.

Service & Parts Availability

This is where Kaabo traditionally enjoys a head start. The Mantis line has been around for years, and there's a deep ecosystem of parts, upgrades, and how-to videos. Need a replacement fender, swing arm bolt, or brake rotor? You can usually find it in a few clicks, often from multiple EU-based sellers. Mechanics who've ever seen a performance scooter probably know the Mantis layout already.

Teverun is newer as a brand, but not inexperienced - it's backed by people who've been involved with other big scooter names. Parts availability is improving quickly in Europe, and core components like controllers, displays, and braking parts are increasingly easy to source. Still, depending on where you live, you might have fewer third-party options than you would with Kaabo, and your support experience can vary a bit more by dealer.

In short: if you want the comfort of a very established ecosystem, the Mantis X Plus has the advantage. If you're buying from a strong Teverun reseller with proper support, the SPACE's only real downside here is that the community is younger - but growing fast.

Pros & Cons Summary

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Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

Both scooters sit squarely in that tempting "proper performance without total insanity" segment, and both are miles ahead of the rental fodder most people know. But if I had to live with one as my daily companion, it would be the Teverun SPACE.

The SPACE simply feels more sorted as a complete vehicle. The frame is stiffer, the finishing more polished, the braking system properly up to the performance, and the range and lighting package make daily use feel less like a compromise and more like a treat. It's the scooter I'd trust more at higher speeds in busy traffic and the one that still feels special every time you unlock it and the lights wake up.

The Kaabo Mantis X Plus is still a very enjoyable machine - especially if you love that super-plush, adjustable suspension and the playful handling that made the Mantis name famous. It's a great choice if you're coming from a weak commuter and want a huge jump in comfort and power without diving into the deep end of monster scooters, and you value Kaabo's mature parts network.

But stack them side by side, ride them back to back, and the SPACE delivers more performance, more polish, and more confidence for less money. If your scooter is going to be your regular transport and not just a weekend toy, that matters - and it's why the Teverun SPACE comes out on top in this head-to-head.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics boil the scooters down to raw efficiency and value: how much range and speed you get per euro, per kilogram, and per watt of power or charging. Lower "per X" numbers are better - they mean you're getting more performance or range for each unit of money, weight, or energy. Where higher wins (power per speed, charging wattage), you're looking at how aggressively the scooter converts electrical power into real shove, or how quickly it refills its battery.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the TEVERUN SPACE scores 9 points against the KAABO Mantis X Plus's 1. In the Author's Category Battle, the TEVERUN SPACE gets 28 ✅ versus 22 ✅ for KAABO Mantis X Plus (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: TEVERUN SPACE scores 37, KAABO Mantis X Plus scores 23.

Based on the scoring, the TEVERUN SPACE is our overall winner. Riding these back to back, the Teverun SPACE just feels like the more complete, grown-up scooter - the one that turns every commute into a small event without constantly reminding you of its compromises. It's fast, composed, beautifully put together, and makes you feel like you bought into the future rather than last year's hot spec sheet. The Kaabo Mantis X Plus is still a genuinely enjoyable machine, especially if you're drawn to its floaty suspension and sporty carve, but it never quite shakes the sense that you're trading away a bit of polish and substance for the badge and the plushness. If you want a scooter to live with, not just play with, the SPACE is the one that keeps calling your name when you open the garage.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.