McLaren’s First-Ever Electric Mountain Bikes Are the World’s Most Powerful Trail-Legal eMTBs

Founded by Bruce McLaren in 1963, McLaren got its start building race machines before eventually establishing McLaren Cars (now known as McLaren Automotive) in 1985 and then releasing its first production vehicle in 1992 with the legendary F1. Ever since its very first automotive offering, McLaren’s exotic rides have always been largely defined by their immense power and incredible performance capabilities. And while the British brand’s latest release isn’t of the automotive variety, it nonetheless maintains the performance-focused traits that characterize McLaren’s cars.

Introducing, the McLaren E-Bike range — an envelop-pushing, four-model lineup that, just like the F1 before it, sees McLaren’s first foray into a new segment result in a new world record. 

The Basics

While McLaren’s E-Bike lineup sees the exotic carmaker venture into uncharted territory, the four two-wheelers comprising this new range manage to deliver highly-competitive performance capabilities. The four E-MTBs consist of a hardtail design and a full-suspension model — both of which are offered in 250-watt or 650-watt mid-drive motors. Both the rear-shock-equipped and rigid-tailed variants are all constructed around an advanced carbon fiber chassis design that was painstakingly developed over the course of more than 1,000 hours. 

Envelop-Pushing Powertrains

At the heart of the entire lineup is a potent mid-drive motor; a 250-watt unit cranking out 89.2ft-lbs of torque for the Sport 250 and Extreme 250; and a 600-watt power plant making 118.74ft-lbs of torque for the Sport 600 and Extreme 600. The 250 model’s motor draws from a 36-volt, 540Wh battery while the more powerful 600 Series sees its motor connected to a 48-volt, 72V, 420Wh cell — both of which are housed in the carbon frame’s downtube. Paired with a 12-speed, mechanically-shifting SRAM GX Eagled drivetrain, both motors come equipped with no assist, Eco, Trail, and Sport modes, while the 600 variants also gain a special supplementary Race mode that unlocks their full power. 

World-Record-Setting Trail Blazers 

With the 250 and 600 series models making 89.2 and 118.74ft-lbs of torque, they not only generate more torque than Ducati’s latest flagship superbike, but the top-of-the-line Sport 600 and Extreme 600 models also bear the distinction of now being the world’s most powerful trail-legal electric mountain bikes in history. What’s more, not only are all four eMTBs incredibly potent, but they also feature razor-sharp handling and a spare-no-expense list of componentry — just as one would expect from an ultra-exclusive brand like McLaren.

A Common Cockpit

Just like its state-of-the-art supercars, McLaren’s new electric mountain bikes boast advanced, thoroughly-modern cockpits. This setup sports an integrated bar and stem crafted from matching carbon fiber. The front of all four of McLaren’s eMTBs has been fitted with 1,550-lumen LED headlights while the top of the cockpit boasts an integrated digital display. 

Sport 250 & Sport 600 Chassis & Components

The McLaren Sport electric mountain bike range represents the marque’s hardtail platform. Constructed around a rigid-tail carbon fiber chassis, both the Sport 250 and Sport 600 see their composite framework paired with a RockShox Pike Rush RC fork offering 5.51” of travel. Riding on an eMTB-specific 29” carbon fiber wheel set shod in Pirelli Scorpion Enduro rubber, the Sport 250 and 600 also feature SRAM G2 RE four-piston hydraulic disc brakes. 

Sport 250 & Sport 600 Spec Sheet

Extreme 250 & Extreme 600 Chassis & Components

The McLaren Extreme 250 and Extreme 600 are the full-suspension counterparts to the British brand’s hardtail Sport eMTB models. The Extreme models come outfitted with carbon fiber frames mated to a RockShox Lyrik Rush RC fork and one of the brand’s RS Deluxe Select+ shocks — top-shelf items that offer 6.3” and 5.7” of travel, respectively. Like the hardtails, the Extreme 250 and 600 come fitted with an SRAM G2 RE four-piston hydraulic disc brake setup. They also ride on a carbon fiber wheel set, albeit with a 29” rim out front and a 27.5” hoop in back. The carbon wheel set also comes wrapped in the same Pirelli Scorpion Enduro tires. 

Extreme 250 & Extreme 600 Spec Sheet

Pricing & Availability

The McLaren Electric Mountain Bike lineup is available for order now, with deliveries slated to begin in August. The full-suspension Extreme 250 and Extreme 600 have been priced at $10,950 and $11,950, while the hardtail Sport 250 and Sport 600 have been priced at $7,950 and $8,950, respectively. Each bike is crafted on a made-to-order basis with an expected build time of 90 days. 

Recap

McLaren’s first-ever foray into the world of electric mountain bikes has given way to an advanced, carbon-framed, four-eMTB lineup that now stands as the world’s most powerful trail-legal electric mountain bike.

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