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The world’s first water bike that replicates the cycling experience on water.
| Ridetime | Up to 4 hours |
| Battery Capacity | 882 Wh |
| Top Speed | 21 kph | 13 mph | 11 kn |
| Rechardge Time | 3 hours |
| Minimum Foiling Speed | 9 kph | 6 mph | 5 kn |
| Total Weight | 31 kg | 68 lbs |
Clever technology. Ultra simple to use. This waterproof duo is designed to push the limits of what’s possible on water. The motor has proven resilient against rigorous maritime tests yet produces no more than a quiet hum and inflicts zero harm on the environment.
Read more about our use of an electric assist motor
Resilient against saltwater and corrosion. The Hydrofoiler’s frame and gears are packed full of ingenious design details that stay true to the simplicity of a beautifully crafted bike.
This combination is impeccably tuned. Striking a perfect balance between stability and manoeuvrability in all types of water-terrain.
All Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1’s come standard with the GARMIN® eBike Remote. Rugged, compact and lightweight and effectively cycle between the 7 levels of motor assistance. With multiple compatible devices (30+) make use of Manta5’s free Datafields on the Connect IQ Store.
You can ride on oceans, rivers and lakes, handling moderate chop and swell. The front tiller section of the Hydrofoiler self-levels and help to punch through chop and over swell as you ride. Check out this video showcasing the bike in choppy conditions.
Always ride to your ability and practice caution in riskier conditions.
Confident swimmers up to 100kgs (220lbs) of any age. To perform the submerged launch, riders do need to weigh below 100kgs (220lbs) in order to re-surface.
The bike boasts a top speed of 13mph (22km/h) and a cruising speed between 7 – 8mph (11–13km/h). Minimum speed needed to foil is 5.2mph (8.5km/h) – less than 5 knots.
The battery offers up to 4 hours of riding time on the lowest assist level and 1.5 hours on maximum assist*. Riding conditions, rider input and ability will affect ride time. The 70 cell lithium-ion battery pack delivers 22Ah with each battery pack being easy to swap out in minutes.
To recharge the battery, the battery plugs into any standard wall socket and takes 3 hours to charge back to full.
* Ride duration is subject to rider weight, water conditions and level of electronic assistance the rider has selected.
The total ride time (battery life) may differ when operating in extreme ambient temperatures.
For example, all lithium batteries achieve optimum service life if used at 68ºF (20°C) or slightly below. If, for example, a battery operates at 86ºF (30°C) instead of a more moderate lower room temperature, the cycle life is reduced by ~20 percent.
The Hydrofoiler™ XE-1 is the most mobile personal watercraft in the market today. Designed to be broken down into three parts; front foil, rear foil, and body. This allows for simple storage and transportation in-car or on roof racks. The Hydrofoiler can be assembled within 5 minutes and carried to the water by hand.
Strengthened carbon fibre which is set with high performance epoxies (front and rear hydrofoils). Aircraft-grade, TIG-welded 606-T6 aluminium (frame). Vacuum-formed ASA plastic (buoyancy modules).
The Hydrofoiler™ XE-1 currently weighs 67lbs (30.5kgs) including battery and motor.
Fully assembled bike dimensions: 4,5ft High x 6,5ft Wide x 7,2ft Long (1.4m High x 2m Wide x 2.2m Long)
Manta5 insist that riders wear a personal flotation device (PFD)/life jacket and carry a communication device. The PFD will help the rider float in the water when they’re not riding. The communication device is to contact someone on shore in the case of an emergency.
* Manta5 recommends that riders also check and abide by local policies and regulations when riding.
Our Hydrofoiler XE-1 is made with clean technology. Riders can explore all water areas, including protected lakes and rivers, that petrol-powered watercraft are denied access to.
All Hydrofoiler XE-1’s are serviced by Manta5 authorised service agents, with some components able to be self-serviced with sufficient skill and experience. Customers will have access to a list of service agents in their area through the Distributor Locator page on our website.
Most of the XE-1 componentry is constructed from standard bicycle parts and can be serviced through your local bicycle service center. Repairs to the battery and motor, however, must be completed at the Manta5 HQ or an authorised service agent.
A minimum depth of 3ft (1m) to ride the bike in, is recommended. However, to perform the submerged launch to resurface this would require a minimum water depth of 7ft (2m).
The bike floats on its side when stationary. When you stop pedalling you will slowly sink down into the water. Buoyancy prevents the bike from sinking when you stop pedalling. Master the remounting technique to perform a “submerged launch” to get foiling again from deep water.
All Hydrofoiler XE-1’s are packed and delivered to your preferred shipping address. Orders will be shipped in order of reservation number.
* Switzerland customers will pay an additional €33,75 per bike for T1 documentation fee.
Taxes (incl. VAT) are not included in the shipping cost. Subject to state and local taxes. Customs and handling fees are included in the shipping price.
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New Zealand pilot customer and avid cyclist, Catherine, attended our Customer Ride Day at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, and talked about her first ride on the XE-1. “I think that if you do mountain biking, it does give you a bit of an advantage… a lot of it is about [your] balance.” |
U.S. customer, Phil, recently visited New Zealand with his wife to meet with the Manta5 team and ride the XE-1 he has already pre-ordered. “It’s just like being on a bike, you can put as much effort into it as you want…you can definitely get a superb workout on that.” |
Dan Martin, a Manta5 customer from New Zealand, meets with the Manta5 top team rider, Stacey, to get the hang of the submerged and beach launch. “It took a bit of time… and a lot of patience. Now it’s just about practice, practice, practice.” |
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Chris attended our Customer Ride Day at Lake Tarawera, spending the day learning how to master his 60th surprise birthday gift. “It’s a unique experience on the water… it’s a really neat sensation for someone that likes water and [the] outdoors.” |
Nicolas, an avid cyclist and sailor from France, came along to try out the XE-1 for his first ride. “I’m cycling quite alot, so when I found this on the internet I found it really interesting… it’s pretty incredible!” |
Andy Magness, tech writer for outdoor gear review site GearJunkie, took some time to try out the XE-1 and can see its benefits as a training tool. “I can see that as a fitness tool going out and doing intervals… cruise for a while, then do 30 seconds on level 2 or 3 to get your heart rate up. It’s pretty cool!” |
“Truly a new experience and a new way to be out on the water.” Justin Jaffe, CNET |
“It’s simultaneously familiar and foreign, which makes for an absolutely exhilarating ride that sticks with you long after you’re done.” Drew Prindle, Digital Trends |
| GearJunkie - April 13, 2021 | TVNZ 1 News - December 21, 2020 | The Australian - February 24, 2020 | The Los Angeles Times - January 28, 2020 |
| Superyachts.com - Jan 23, 2020 | Stuff.co.nz - January 15, 2020 | Smithsonian Magazine - January 10, 2020 | CNN Business - January 8, 2020 |
| Digital Trends - January 8, 2020 | Newshub NZ - June 17, 2019 | New Atlas - July 25, 2018 | Forbes - July 11, 2018 |
| Red Bull - March 5, 2018 | TEDxRuakura - November 14, 2018 | Designboom - October 20, 2017 |
| Color: | Blue, Purple, White |
| Size: | 20, 24 |
| Material: | 100% Polyester |
