Mangosteen Muscles Up: M1Ps Gets Bigger Wheels and Bigger Plans
- Buck City Biker
- Jul 18
- 5 min read
Mangosteen (aka Rooder or Eahora, depending on where you’re shopping) has stepped-up momentum with its flagship chopper-style electric motorcycle, the M1Ps. For fans of the low-slung cruiser look—with a healthy dose of electric punch—there’s good news across the board.
If you haven’t met the M1Ps yet, think of it as the electric chopper built for city streets. This 4,000W A1-category e-moto blends laid-back cruiser styling with real urban usability. It tops out at 50 mph (80 km/h), which means it's not built for dual carriageways or anything faster—but for carving through town and turning heads, it’s hard to beat. With its low-slung stance, fat tires, and surprisingly sharp handling, the M1Ps is all about urban swagger.
Since 2022, it's made waves in the lower power category, and Mangosteen has recently made some small adjustments to the spec as well as started development on their next version of the model—did someone say 8 kW? Still under the M1Ps name, the new version will come with a greater top speed, a bigger motor, and some aesthetic changes that might or might not come to fruition.
Spares and Upgrades
First up though: parts just got easier to find. Mangosteen now offers quick delivery of spares and upgrade parts across Europe via their official webstore; the same goes in the US under the Rooder brand, which has been very successful. That means no more long waits or awkward workarounds to get parts across the border. For DIY tinkerers and modifiers (like a few of us at Buck City Biker), that’s a welcome move. They've even developed a small line of 'custom' accessories, priced higher than their 'standard' equivalents, but offering a touch more class. There's also a range of handlebars, fenders and luggage options to choose from.
Regarding upgrades, Mangosteen has updated the wheel sizing on the 2025 version, giving the ride a notable handling boost—and even more chopper swagger. The bike moves from 12-inch wheels front and rear to a 13-inch rear and 14-inch front setup. It’s a subtle change on paper, but in the real world, it gives the M1Ps better road feel and a more planted presence, especially on curves and uneven asphalt/tarmac. This visual change is hard to notice unless you've ridden the older version, but it does bulk-out the bike's profile slightly, adding visual weight up front in a way that reinforces the laid-back chopper silhouette.
Mangosteen M1Ps (2025 Version) Specifications
Motor: 4,000 W brushless geared hub motor delivering
Torque: 170 Nm
Battery: 72 V, 40 Ah removable Samsung lithium pack (~2,880 Wh)
Range: Approximately 34–60 miles (55–120 km) per charge
Top Speed: 50mph (80km/h)
Weight: 187.4 lbs (85 kg) including battery; heavy-duty steel frame
Payload Capacity: Up to 440 lbs (200 kg) including rider and gear
Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic discs with large 318 mm rotors
Suspension: Adjustable inverted hydraulic front fork (40° rake) and dual hydraulic rear shocks
Tires & Wheels: 14″ front (120/40-14 @ 36 psi), 13″ rear (215/40-13 @ 32 psi); all-weather traction lugs
Ground Clearance: 7.8« (20 cm), hybrid tire design for water dispersion
Display & Controls: IP66-rated colour LCD showing speed, charge state, odometer, and gear selection
Electrical System & Charger: 72 V/150 A YQ controller with P gear, 72 V 13 A fast charger (100‑240 V input), full‑charge cutoff
Features: Heavy-duty electric kickstand with cut-off, LED lighting (headlamp, turn signals, brake & license-plate lights), remote alarm, and full scooter IPX5 water resistance
So, the core specs haven’t changed yet—it’s still the punchy 4kW version on offer, which continues to be a great option for urban and city riders. But Mangosteen confirmed to us this week that two new versions are in the works: a 5kW and an 8kW. The 8kW version is rumoured to top out at 62 mph (100 km/h), pushing the M1Ps into light highway territory while still keeping the laid-back cruiser DNA intact.
From the renders floating around, the new versions also seem to be getting a revised swingarm and updated battery box. These changes appear to make the bike more practical and approachable for a broader audience. And fair play—it looks clean, compact, and definitely more refined.
That said, we’ll be honest: we prefer the tail end and midsection of the current M1Ps. There’s something about that rear end—chunky and unapologetic—that makes it perfect for the chopper category and great modding material. In fact, we’ve got a couple of M1Ps' in the Buck City Biker workshop right now, getting prepped for an ultra-upgrade project this winter. If you're wondering why they don't make a much faster, longer-range version of this bike, we thought the same, so we've decided to do it ourselves. Stay tuned for more on that front.
As for release dates on the 5kW and 8kW versions? Mangosteen isn't ready to commit, but they did confirm the 5kW model "will be developed first." For now, the current 4kW M1Ps continue to offer a fun, friendly, and affordable way into the world of electric cruising.
Beyond the M1Ps: Mangosteen’s Expanding Electric Line-up
While the Chopper continues to lead the charge, Mangosteen isn’t a one-bike brand. They’ve been steadily building a name across the electric mobility space, offering a growing range of e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric motorcycles. From urban commuters to offbeat cruisers, their line-up covers a modest amount of ground.
In the e-bike space, Mangosteen has been especially active lately, with some refreshingly creative designs emerging from their R&D department. Think fat-tire frames with BMX attitude, city-ready cruisers with built-in storage, and a few rugged-looking hybrids that blur the line between mountain bike and moped. The e-bikes are geared for style, utility, and fun.
On the electric motorcycle front, Mangosteen now offers several M1-based variants, as well as other chopper-style cruisers. Here are two models from their current e-moto line-up:
Mangosteen M1P Pro
A new variant of the original M1P with the same 4kw motor as the M1Ps but running 60v instead of 72v. (more range, less performance, no battery box)
Motor: 4,000 W hub motor (60 V)
Battery: 60 V 50 Ah lithium, yielding up to 110 miles (177 km) of range
Top Speed: 55 mph (88 km/h); street-legal version
Brakes & Suspension: Front & rear hydraulic disc brakes; 735 mm front suspension and 270 mm dual rear shocks
Extra Features: Dual LCD display, USB phone charging
Mangosteen M8
(lower spec with marmite looks)
Motor: 2,000 W hub motor, with optional 3,000 W or even 4,000 W upgrade kits
Battery: 60 V 30 Ah lithium pack; charging 4–6 hours
Top Speed: ~28 mph (45 km/h) under EU limits; vendor cites up to 40–60 km/h possible
Range: Around 60–70 km (37–43 miles) per charge
Design: Low-slung seat, long wheelbase, fat-town cruiser vibe; front 13" / rear 12" wheels
For now, that's all the info we've got, but we love the M1Ps and can't wait to get our teeth into ours this winter. As an official distributor of Mangosteen, you can purchase the M1Ps via our online store, here. Stay tuned, and we'll keep you updated.
Ride safe, Folks
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