WTF Is ThatManta5 Hydrofoiler SL3
A bicycle that rises above the water on hydrofoils is cycling’s most committed attempt to leave the road.
Combines bicycle-style pedals, electric assist, a propeller and underwater hydrofoils to lift the rider and chassis above the water.
Research guide only. Check the maker for current pricing and availability. Current maker listings found; UK supply not confirmed.
Visit the maker Opens manta5.com in a new tab.What you’re looking at
- Made by
- Manta5
- Category
- Transport & Mobility
- Price guide
- £5,000–£25,000
Product information comes from the research catalogue. Current specifications, price, availability and suitability should be confirmed with the maker.
Why it caught our eye
Manta5 combines pedals and electric assistance with a propeller and underwater hydrofoils that lift the rider and chassis above the water. It is a wonderfully strange reworking of a familiar motion, with the lake becoming the road surface.

