eMTB & road
Cannondale Moterra 4
$4,499
Price
120 Nm
Torque
600 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Moterra 4 vs Giant Talon E+
Two emtb & road e-bikes at $2,950–$4,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Moterra 4 makes 45 Nm more torque.
- The Talon E+ costs $1549 less.
- The Moterra 4 carries 170 Wh more battery.
- The Moterra 4 is full suspension; the Talon E+ is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Moterra 4 | Talon E+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $4,499 | $2,950 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $7.50 per Wh | $6.86 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 120 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line CX | Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 600 Wh | 430 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | — | 71 mi |
| Range as stated | — | 35-71 miles (Giant range chart, extreme to ideal conditions) |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES U6000 LinkGlide (11-50T) | Shimano CUES (11-41T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Full suspension | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 160 mm | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | 150 mm | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 29 x 2.4 Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance | 29 x 2.4 Maxxis Rekon |
| Display | Bosch LED Remote | Giant RideControl Dash 2, full color LCD display |
| Frame | SmartForm C1 Alloy | ALUXX aluminum |
| Sizes | S-XL | S-XL |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | No |
| Fenders | No | No |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | No | No |
| Safety | UL 2849 | — |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | — |
| As the maker states it | UL 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) | No UL certification stated on the Reign E+ product page; the battery is described as meeting EN50604 |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | Limited lifetime warranty on the frame for bikes, one year on all Cannondale components; other components carry their maker's warranty (brand policy) | Lifetime on the frame for the original owner (downhill frames 3 years), 2 years on Giant components and e-bike electronics, 2 years or 600 charges on the battery; third-party suspension and groupsets carry their maker's warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.giant-bicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.