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Aventon Current EXP vs Trek Fuel+ EX 9.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $5,999–$8,199.99, 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 Current EXP makes 50 Nm more torque.
  • The Current EXP assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Current EXP carries 220 Wh more battery.
  • The Current EXP costs $2201 less.

Every spec, side by side

Current EXPFuel+ EX 9.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2
Headline
Price$5,999$8,199.99
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$7.50 per Wh$14.14 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm60 Nm
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventonTQ HPR
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh580 Wh
Removable batteryNoYes
Est. real range50 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight53 lb
Max load300 lb300 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks toClass 1
ClassClass 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainSRAM XS-1270 T-Type (10-52T)SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type (10-52T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor200 mm
Rear rotor200 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel150 mm150 mm
Rear travel145 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.5 Maxxis Minion
DisplayIntegrated top-tube touchscreen
FrameOCLV Mountain Carbon
SizesM, L, XLS-XXL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 2026-09-20 and www.trekbikes.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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