FAQ'S

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 between 130lbs – 220lbs of any age (no license required).  The Hydrofoiler is optimised for riders weighing between 155lbs-200lbs. To perform the submerged launch, riders do need to weigh below 220lbs in order to re-surface. 

The bike boasts a top speed of 13mph and a cruising speed between 7 – 8mph.

The battery offers up to 60 minutes of riding time on maximum assist*. Riding conditions, rider input and ability will affect ride time. Whilst riding, you can check the remaining battery life which is shown on the heads-up display (HUD) mounted on the Hydrofoiler handlebars. The 70 cell lithium-ion battery pack delivers 22Ah with each battery pack being easy to swap out using an Allen Key.  

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 20°C (68ºF) or slightly below. If, for example, a battery operates at 30°C (86ºF) 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 30.5kgs including battery and motor. Final bike weight may vary slightly depending on production componentry.Fully assembled bike dimensions: 4,5ft High x 6,5ft Wide x 7,2ft Long 

Manta5 strongly recommend that riders wear a PFD (personal flotation device)/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’ meaning that 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, customers will have access to the list of service agents in their area through the Manta5 Customer Portal (in construction). Most of the XE-1 componentry is constructed from standard bicycle parts. Repairs to the battery and motor, however, must be completed at the Manta5 HQ.

A minimum depth of 3ft to ride the bike in, is recommended. However, to perform the submerged launch to resurface this would require a minimum water depth of 7ft.

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.