Scoreboard
- V9 Max: 3 round(s)
- L40 Plus: 1 round(s)
- Ties: 1
The L40 Plus looks like a V9 Max with dual rear suspension and a bigger seat. On the spec sheet, the motor and battery are the same. The difference is in comfort, price and some caveats the listing calls for.
Specs side by side
| V9 Max | L40 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Oct 16, 2026) | R$ 5,959 | R$ 6,619 |
| Motor | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Battery | 48V 15.6Ah, lithium-ion, removable | 48V 15.6Ah, lithium-ion, removable |
| Advertised range | 40 to 50 km in some listings and up to 60 km in others (depends on weight, terrain and speed) | 48 km in the title |
| Top speed | 32 km/h per the listing's spec sheet; 48 km/h "unlocked", with reduced range, according to the description | 48 km/h in the spec sheet |
| Weight | 37 kg in the spec sheet and 42 kg in the description of the same listing | 37 kg |
| Max load | 150 kg | 150 kg |
Data from the listings; it varies from seller to seller.
Round 1: Motor and battery
Winner: Tie
Both have a 1,000 W motor and a 48V 15.6Ah battery (about 749 Wh), with a maximum load of 150 kg. By the channel's rule, about 37 km in normal use for both.
Round 2: Comfort
Winner: L40 Plus
The L40 Plus has dual rear suspension, an extended seat and a rear rack, and is recommended for riders from 155 to 195 cm (5'1" to 6'5"). It is the more comfortable option and the more practical one for carrying cargo.
Round 3: Price
Winner: V9 Max
On Oct 16, 2026, the V9 Max cost R$ 5,959 and the L40 Plus R$ 6,106, a small difference of about R$ 150.
Round 4: Safety and rules
Winner: V9 Max
The V9 Max has NFC and an alarm and a speed of 32 km/h in the spec sheet. The L40 Plus says 48 km/h in the spec sheet, above the 32 km/h limit. Always ride within the limit.
Round 5: Reviews and listing
Winner: V9 Max
The V9 Max is rated 4.9 with 96 reviews, and the L40 Plus 4.7 with 93. On the L40 Plus, the weight and model look copied from the V9 Max, and one buyer mentioned a manual with little assembly information.
Verdict
With a R$ 150 difference, those who value comfort and a rear rack can look at the L40 Plus. Those who prefer the model with more reviews and built-in NFC and alarm stick with the V9 Max.
Which to choose?
V9 Max
Good for: riders who want the most talked-about model, with NFC and an alarm.
Read the review
L40 Plus
Good for: riders who want dual rear suspension, a bigger seat and a rear rack, and who check the listing.
Read the review
Frequently asked questions
Is the L40 Plus the same as the V9 Max?
On paper, the motor and battery are the same. The L40 Plus adds dual rear suspension, an extended seat and a rear rack.
Which is cheaper?
The V9 Max, at R$ 5,959 against R$ 6,106 on Oct 16, 2026.
Does the L40 Plus go 48 km/h?
The spec sheet says 48 km/h, but to ride without a license and plate the bike must be limited to 32 km/h.
