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Aventon Current EXP vs Canyon Torque:ON CF 8

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,099–$5,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Torque:ON CF 8 costs $1900 less.
  • The Current EXP makes 25 Nm more torque.

Every spec, side by side

Current EXPTorque:ON CF 8
Headline
Price$5,999$4,099
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$7.50 per Wh$5.12 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm85 Nm
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventonShimano EP801
Drive system—Shimano
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh800 Wh
Removable batteryNoYes
Range as stated—Up to 85 km and 1,900 m of climbing
Est. real range50 mi50 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight53 lb54.77 lb
Max load300 lb—
Class & speed
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph—
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainSRAM XS-1270 T-Type (10-52T)Shimano SLX / Deore (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—220 mm
Rear rotor—203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel150 mm180 mm
Rear travel140 mm175 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires—29: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.4
DisplayIntegrated top-tube touchscreen—
FrameCarbonCarbon (CF)
SizesM, L, XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
SafetyUL 2849—
Safety certificationUL 2849: full system—
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271No UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty2 yr6 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)6-year limited warranty on Canyon engineered parts such as the frame and forks; Canyon-branded batteries 2 years or 500 charging cycles, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/22/2026 and www.canyon.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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