The new Audi eMTB electric mountain bike, powered by Fantic, brings premium electric mobility to two wheels.
So you’ve decided to get onto the e-bike bandwagon, good show! There is a ton of bikes on the market now, from sedate cruisers to cutting-edge rides from some of the world’s biggest design and automotive names and the newest addition, the Audi eMTB, will have you deliberately looking for off-road tracks on your daily commute.
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No stranger to off-road pursuits, Audi’s new eMTB features an exciting livery inspired by the innovative design of the marque’s electrified Dakar Rally-winning RS Q e-tron racecar.
Like the brand’s fully electric, road-going e-tron model lineup, the Audi eMTB has versatility at its core. Working with Italian motorcycle and e-bike manufacturer Fantic – and based upon its XEF 1.9 Factory enduro e-bike – the geometry of the new eMTB’s lightweight aluminium frame is designed to allow a relaxed riding position so riders can better react to obstacles and terrain (you know like minibuses), while its mixed 29 in.-front/27.5 in.-rear wheel setup provides the best of both rollover ability and tight cornering agility.
Thanks to its full-suspension design, e-bike-specific Mavic tubeless-ready wheels, and Vittoria e-bike-rated off-road tires, the new Audi ride is perfectly at home on a variety of terrain, from the road to challenging off-road tracks. Outfitted with top-shelf, fully adjustable suspension components and featuring 180 mm of travel, the Audi eMTB distinguishes itself with a coil-sprung Öhlins TTX22m.2 rear shock, and an air-sprung Öhlins RXF38 m.2 fork.
Shifting duties for the 1×12 drivetrain are handled by SRAM’s GX rear derailleur and bar-mounted shifter, working across an 11-51-tooth rear cassette. Stopping power is provided by Sunstar Braking’s F.I.R.S.T. calipers and S3 Batfly rotors.
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The mountain bike provides riders with four levels of electrical assistance at speeds of up to 32 km/ph – Eco, Tour, Sport and Boost – with estimated battery range of between 19 and 144 km depending on terrain, rider weight and amount of assist used.
Eco mode is calibrated to deliver maximum efficiency and range with notable electrical assistance, while Tour brings a more significant level of electrical boost. Sport mode is engineered to add powerful assistance for sport cycling, and the most powerful setting – Boost mode – delivers the maximum level of electrical assistance for ascending challenging, hilly routes.
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The 720-Wh, 36-volt lithium-ion battery pack is located wholly within the aluminum frame, supplying power to the quiet and efficient Brose S-MAG 250-watt motor, which delivers up to 90 Nm of torque. A small digital display located on the handlebars provides an overview of key data at a glance, including assist level, battery charge status, and speed. When the battery level drops to less than 10%, the charge level indicator flashes in the top right corner of the display.
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