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Cannondale Moterra 4 vs Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,499–$4,999.99, 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 Rail+ 5 Gen 5 carries 200 Wh more battery.
  • The Moterra 4 costs $501 less.

Every spec, side by side

Moterra 4Rail+ 5 Gen 5
Headline
Price$4,499$4,999.99
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$7.50 per Wh$6.25 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque120 Nm—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Performance Line CXBosch Performance Line CX
Drive systemBoschBosch
Battery & range
Battery600 Wh800 Wh
Removable batteryYesYes
Est. real range—50 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—54.64 lb
Max load—300 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed—20 mph
Build
Gears11-speed12-speed
DrivetrainShimano CUES U6000 LinkGlide (11-50T)Shimano Deore M6200 / M8200 derailleur (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm203 mm
Rear rotor203 mm203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel160 mm160 mm
Rear travel150 mm160 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.4 Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance29 x 2.40 Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR (27.5 on size S)
DisplayBosch LED RemoteBosch Kiox 400C, mini remote
FrameSmartForm C1 AlloyAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS-XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoYes
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL 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)All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty1 yr—
Warranty termsLimited 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.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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