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Aventon Current EXP vs YT Industries Decoy MX CORE 2 CF

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $5,999–$6,999, 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 Current EXP costs $1000 less.
  • The Decoy MX CORE 2 CF makes 10 Nm more torque.

Every spec, side by side

Current EXPDecoy MX CORE 2 CF
Headline
Price$5,999$6,999
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$7.50 per Wh$8.75 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm120 Nm
Peak power—750 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventonBosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5)
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh800 Wh
Voltage—36V
Removable batteryNo—
Est. real range50 mi50 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight53 lb54.15 lb
Max load300 lb—
Class & speed
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph—
Build
Gears12-speed—
DrivetrainSRAM XS-1270 T-Type (10-52T)SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel150 mm180 mm
Rear travel140 mm170 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires—MX mixed wheels: Continental Kryptotal-FR front, Kryptotal-RE rear
DisplayIntegrated top-tube touchscreenBosch Kiox 400C
FrameCarbonUltra Modulus Carbon
SizesM, L, XLS-XXL
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 yr5 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)5-year warranty on the bike frame for the original owner; YT-made components 2 years, the Decoy battery 1 year (brand policy)

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

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