From Hypercars to Hyperbikes: McLaren Launches Debut Electric Mountain Bike Range

McLaren Automotive, famed for its trailblazing supercars, ventures into new terrain with the launch of its first electric mountain bike range. This innovative four-bike lineup merges McLaren’s iconic performance and cutting-edge technology, delivering an unparalleled riding experience that redefines the e-bike market
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Jack Bell

Technology Correspondent at The Executive Magazine

McLaren Automotive, renowned for its supercars like the McLaren P1, has unveiled its first range of electric mountain bikes. This new four-bike range brings McLaren’s high-performance design and technology to the electric bike market.

Mclaren's new electric mountain bike in the forest

The e-bikes, designed by the same team behind the McLaren Artura hybrid supercar, feature carbon-fibre construction and next-generation electrification. They offer a high power-to-weight ratio, a hallmark of McLaren’s supercars, and torque figures that surpass other premium e-bikes, ensuring class-leading performance.

The bikes include an innovative digital display, mirroring McLaren car dashboards, showing speed, battery life, and range on a full-colour integrated LCD panel.

The range includes four models: Extreme 600, Extreme 250, Sport 600, and Sport 250, suitable for city streets, off-road tracks, or mountain trails. The flagship McLaren 600 models offer up to 852W of peak power and a top speed of 20mph/32kph.

Two limited-edition electric mountain bike models are available: a 29” hardtail and a full-suspension version with 145mm rear travel and 160mm fork travel. The Mclaren Electric Bike models feature SRAM wireless XX Eagle Transmission, while the Sport models have the mechanical SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain.

McLaren Sport

The versatile McLaren Sport is perfect for both off-road and single tracks, with a minimalist frame design and integrated components. It offers five power modes: Off, Eco, Trail, Sport, and Race.

McLaren Extreme

The McLaren Electric Bike is a full-suspension extreme bike designed for off-road performance and comfort, equipped with the same five power modes and Pirelli tires.

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