Yamaha adding two e-MTBs to its lineup

CYPRESS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Two new e-MTB models have been added to Yamaha Bicycles' full-suspension lineup. The YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05 are spec'd with Yamaha's PW-X3 mid-drive unit, Dual Twin frame, and Quad Sensor system.

The PW-X3 has a max torque to 85Nm, with 250W nominal assist, 500W maximum assist, and power assist up to 20 mph. Assist levels include ECO, Standard, High, MTB, Extra-Power, Automatic-Mode, and Walk Assist. Yamaha's Automatic Support Mode feature selects the assist based on riding conditions, whether accelerating, braking, or climbing, allowing riders to leave ride mode changes to the system and focus on the trail.

The new models have the Yamaha Interface X control unit to take in information and manage settings. Features include a simple assist control switch; a minimalist three-color LED support-mode level light indicator; Bluetooth connectivity to Garmin Edge 530, 830, and 1030 GPS computers; LED brightness adjustability; and battery capacity indicator.

YDX-MORO 07 spec's:

• RockShox Lyrik Select front fork with 160mm of travel, 35mm stanchions, Charger RC damper with low-speed compression and rebound adjust.
• RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock custom tuned for the Yamaha YDX-MORO 07 with 150mm travel, 210x55mm DebonAir+ air spring with 15 clicks of rebound adjustment, and two-position compression adjustment.
• TranzX 30.9 diameter dropper post with 125mm travel (frame size small), 150mm (medium), and 170mm (large).
• Shimano XT SL-M8100-R shifters, Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS rear derailleur, and Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 12-speed (10-51T) cassette.
• Magura MT5 four-piston brakes, with 203mm centerlock rotor, and single-finger lever.
• Maxxis 27.5x2.6 tubeless Minion DHF (front) and Rekon (rear).

YDX-MORO 05 spec's:

• RockShox Revelation RC front fork with 160mm of travel, 35mm stanchion e-MTB rated, and Motion Control damping with low-speed compression adjustment, and DebonAir air spring.
• RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 150mm travel, 210x55mm DebonAir+ air spring with 15 clicks of rebound adjustment, and two-position compression adjustment.
• TranzX 30.9 diameter dropper post with 125mm travel (small), 150mm (medium), and 170mm (large).
• Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R shifters, Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS rear derailleur, and Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 12-speed (10-51T) cassette.
• Magura MT30 four-piston (front) two-piston (rear) brakes with 203mm centerlock rotors (front/rear), and two-finger lever.
• Maxxis 27.5x2.6 tubeless Minion DHF (front) and Rekon (rear).

The YDX-MORO 07 is scheduled to be available in December in two colors, Dual Blue and Raven with Silver, for $6,399.99. The YDX-MORO 05, available early 2023, will come in Forest Green with an MSRP of $5,799.99. Both will come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Yamaha's full-suspension lineup includes current models YDX-MORO and YDX-MORO PRO with MSRPs of $4,799 and $5,499, respectively.