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Aventon Current EXP vs Cannondale Moterra 4

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,499–$5,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Moterra 4 costs $1500 less.
  • The Current EXP carries 200 Wh more battery.
  • The Moterra 4 makes 10 Nm more torque.

Every spec, side by side

Current EXPMoterra 4
Headline
Price$5,999$4,499
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$7.50 per Wh$7.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm120 Nm
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventonBosch Performance Line CX
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh600 Wh
Removable batteryNoYes
Est. real range50 mi—
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile—
Weight & capacity
Weight53 lb—
Max load300 lb—
Class & speed
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph—
Build
Gears12-speed11-speed
DrivetrainSRAM XS-1270 T-Type (10-52T)Shimano CUES U6000 LinkGlide (11-50T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—203 mm
Rear rotor—203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel150 mm160 mm
Rear travel140 mm150 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires—29 x 2.4 Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance
DisplayIntegrated top-tube touchscreenBosch LED Remote
FrameCarbonSmartForm C1 Alloy
SizesM, L, XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271UL 2849 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety (listed under Certifications in the spec tables of the Moterra 4 and Tesoro X 1; the Treadwell Neo 2 lists none)
Warranty2 yr1 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)Limited lifetime warranty on the frame for bikes, one year on all Cannondale components; other components carry their maker's warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/22/2026 and www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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