Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST vs Lectric XP4 750 Long Range
Two commuter e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
Both score 88, so this comes down to whether you'd rather save $99 and carry more weight (Mesa Plus ST) or get hydraulic brakes and longer claimed range (XP4 750 Long Range).
Buy the Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST
Buy the Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST if you want the lower price, the higher 400 lb payload capacity, and don't mind mechanical brakes over hydraulic.
Buy the Lectric XP4 750 Long Range
Buy the Lectric XP4 750 Long Range if hydraulic disc brakes and the extra claimed range (85 mi vs 60 mi) matter more to you than the $99 price gap or the lower 330 lb payload capacity.
The differences that matter
- Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST costs $99 less.
- Lectric XP4 750 Long Range claims 25 more miles of range, though both figures are the manufacturer's optimistic "up to" number.
Who each one is for
Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST
Budget-minded riders who haul groceries, gear, or a passenger on everyday errands and want throttle power without spending much over $1,000.
Lectric XP4 750 Long Range
Commuters who want one low-fuss bike that stores small, carries a real load, and has the range to skip charging every night.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST | Lectric XP4 750 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200 | $1,299 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 750W |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 768 Wh | 840 Wh |
| Claimed range | 60 mi | 85 mi |
| Weight | 72 lb | 74 lb |
| Max payload | 400 lb | 330 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 3 | Class 1, 2, or 3 |
| Brakes | ZOOM BL-03E / 680 Dual-Pull Mechanical Brake | 602 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 7-Speed | 8-speed, Shimano Altus derailleur (11-32T freewheel) |
| Tire size | 26" x 4.0" | 20" x 3" |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST
What's good
- A big 768Wh battery with up to 60 miles of claimed range, enough cushion to commute most of a week between charges.
- Strong, load-friendly power from a 750W hub motor with 90 Nm of torque, so hills and heavy cargo don't bog it down.
- A 400-pound payload that leaves room for a trailer, a child seat, or a big grocery haul on top of your own weight.
What to know
- The ZOOM BL-03E mechanical disc brakes need a firm pull and regular adjustment, and they feel underspec'd for a bike this heavy that can hit 28 mph.
Lectric XP4 750 Long Range
What's good
- The 840Wh battery is genuinely large for a folding commuter, so you can chain together several days of short rides before you need to plug in.
- A 750W rear hub motor with 85 Nm of torque pulls a loaded bike away from a stoplight and up moderate hills without straining.
- The folding frame collapses small enough to ride along in a car trunk or slot into a hall closet, so bike parking stops being your problem.
What to know
- At about 71 lb it's heavy for a folder, so think of the fold as a way to store it or load it into a car, not as something you'll routinely carry up a flight of stairs.
Full Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST review → Full Lectric XP4 750 Long Range review →