The new Orbea Rise weighs about 17 kilograms in its lightest configuration—yet is still powered by the new Shimano EP810 RS, which delivers up to 100 Newton-meters and 600 watts. This allows the Rise to reach performance levels previously reserved for significantly heavier full-power e-MTBs.

Orbea offers the Rise in two versions. The Rise SL, designed for touring and fast trails, features 140 millimeters of suspension travel front and rear and, according to the manufacturer, starts at about 17 kilograms. The more downhill-oriented Rise LT offers 160 millimeters up front, 150 millimeters in the rear, and weighs in at around 18 kilograms. 

For the drivetrain, Orbea uses its own tuning of the Shimano EP810 RS, which weighs just 2.3 kilograms. However, the full 100 Newton-meters aren’t continuously available in every setting: In the range-optimized RS mode, up to 85 Newton-meters and 400 watts are typically available. Using Superboost, 100 Newton-meters and 600 watts can be accessed briefly. In RS+ mode, full assistance is available across all riding levels.

Orbea also stays true to lightweight construction when it comes to the battery. You can choose between 420 or 630 watt-hours; a range extender adds another 210 watt-hours. The small battery weighs just under two kilograms, while the large one weighs about 2.9 kilograms. With the range extender, a maximum of 840 watt-hours is possible. According to the manufacturer, even the 420-Wh battery is said to be sufficient for about 1,500 to 1,700 meters of elevation gain—depending on the rider, route, and assistance level. 

Naturally, the 17-kilogram weight applies only to a correspondingly lightweight setup with the small battery. Nevertheless, the combination is remarkable: The Rise boasts the performance specs of a full-power e-MTB, yet its weight remains close to that of classic light e-MTBs. This means the old categories no longer apply.

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