Commuter
Cannondale Tesoro X 1
$2,999
Price
750 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Vvolt Centauri II
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,399–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Tesoro X 1 claims 45 more miles of range.
- The Tesoro X 1 carries 260 Wh more battery.
- The Centauri II costs $600 less.
- The Tesoro X 1 is hardtail (front only); the Centauri II is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Tesoro X 1 | Centauri II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,999 | $2,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.00 per Wh | $4.90 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 120 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 650 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line Speed | Vvolt |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 750 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Capacity | — | 13.6 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 105 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 105 mi (the same page also says 109) | Up to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | — | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 53 lb |
| Rack capacity | 55 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 3 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | — |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T) | Gates carbon belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | No |
| Tires | 29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S) | — |
| Display | Bosch Kiox 300 w/ LED Remote | — |
| Frame | SmartForm C1 Alloy | — |
| Sizes | S-XL | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | No | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| 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) | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| Warranty | 1 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) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.