The Taller Stator Loses on Paper: Wasp Major EVO vs Plus
Quick Answer
The RCINPOWER Wasp Major EVO is our default pick for most 5-inch builds. Its 22.6 × 6.6mm stator, 2160KV wind and 28.3g quoted weight make more sense than buying the Plus simply because 7.2mm sounds bigger. Choose the Plus only when you deliberately want 2200KV and can verify the finished prop load with current logs.
The Taller Stator Does Not Win the Spec Sheet
When we placed the two current catalogue records side by side, the surprise was not the extra 0.6mm of stator height. The RCINPOWER Wasp Major EVO 2160KV is quoted at 28.3g with wire, while the Wasp Major EVO Plus 2200KV is about 30.3g with cable. Both use a 12N14P configuration, M5 prop shaft, 16 × 16mm mount and 5–6S input range.
| Specification | EVO | EVO Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Stator | 22.6 × 6.6mm | 22.6 × 7.2mm |
| KV | 2160KV | 2200KV |
| Quoted weight with cable | 28.3g | 30.3g |
| Quoted maximum current | 63.8A for 5 seconds | 60.3A |
| Quoted maximum power | 1531W | 1447W |
That table is exactly why we would not call the Plus an automatic performance upgrade. Its taller stator should offer more magnetic volume, but the published headline figures do not show a simple increase in current or power. Treat those maximums as test-bench limits, not promises for every propeller, ESC or battery.
Our Catalogue Exposes a Useful Weight Trap
Both Shopify variants currently carry a 35g logistics weight, yet the technical sheets quote 28.3g and 30.3g with cable. That difference matters when four motors are added to a build: compare like-for-like technical weights, not the fulfilment field. It is a small catalogue detail that generic motor comparisons rarely catch.
For a fresh 5-inch build, start with our motor selection guide by frame size, then check the exact propeller and ESC combination using our motor, ESC and prop matching method. The whole brushless motor collection is useful for comparing alternatives, but stator volume alone is not a buying method.
What We Would Actually Buy
We would buy the 2160KV EVO for a general 5-inch 6S build. It is lighter on the published figures, slightly lower in KV and still carries the higher quoted five-second current figure. None of that proves it will be faster on your prop; it simply makes the standard EVO the more rational starting point.
We would reserve the 2200KV Plus for pilots who specifically want its 7.2mm stator and are prepared to test rather than assume. Use a conservative propeller first, inspect motor temperature after short flights and review current logs before adding pitch or blade area. If your ESC has little margin, neither a taller stator nor a motor-output limit repairs poor power-system sizing.
FAQ
Q: Can both Wasp Major motors run on 6S?
A: Their published specifications list 5–6S LiPo. The safe result still depends on propeller load, cooling, ESC rating and tune, so “6S compatible” is not permission to fit the heaviest prop available.
Q: Is 2200KV automatically faster than 2160KV?
A: No. KV describes unloaded speed per volt, not guaranteed flight speed. Propeller pitch, loaded RPM, battery sag, drag and motor-output limits all affect the result.
Q: Do I need a 65A ESC?
A: Do not size an ESC from one isolated maximum-current figure. Check the manufacturer’s test conditions, your chosen propeller and the ESC’s per-motor continuous and burst ratings, then leave thermal margin.