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Canyon Torque:ON CF 8 vs Yamaha YDX-MORO 05

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,099–$5,799, 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 carries 300 Wh more battery.
  • The Torque:ON CF 8 costs $1700 less.
  • The YDX-MORO 05 is 3.7 lb lighter.

Every spec, side by side

Torque:ON CF 8YDX-MORO 05
Headline
Price$4,099$5,799
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$5.12 per Wh$11.60 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque85 Nm85 Nm
Motor power—250 W
Peak power—500 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeShimano EP801Yamaha PW-X3
Drive systemShimanoYamaha
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh500 Wh
Voltage—36V
Removable batteryYes—
Range as statedUp to 85 km and 1,900 m of climbing—
Est. real range50 mi31 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight54.77 lb51.1 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed—20 mph
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainShimano SLX / Deore (10-51T)Shimano Deore M6100 / SLX cassette (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor220 mm203 mm
Rear rotor203 mm203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel180 mm160 mm
Rear travel175 mm150 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.427.5 x 2.6 Maxxis Minion DHF front, Rekon rear
Display—Yamaha Interface X
FrameCarbon (CF)—
SizesS-XLS-L
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product pages we readNo UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty6 yr5 yr
Warranty terms6-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)Drive unit, battery, rigid frame and rigid fork warranted for 5 years; other components 1 year (models bought on or after 12/01/2023)

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

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