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Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 vs Yamaha YDX-MORO 05

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $5,799–$7,559, 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 Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 peaks 500 W higher.
  • The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 carries 220 Wh more battery.
  • The YDX-MORO 05 costs $1760 less.
  • The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 makes 25 Nm more torque.

Every spec, side by side

Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70YDX-MORO 05
Headline
Price$7,559$5,799
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$10.50 per Wh$11.60 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm85 Nm
Motor power250 W250 W
Peak power1000 W500 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeRocky Mountain Dyname S4 ProYamaha PW-X3
Drive system—Yamaha
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh500 Wh
Voltage—36V
Removable batteryYes—
Est. real range—31 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—51.1 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttleClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks toClass 1Class 1
ClassClass 1Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed—20 mph
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T cassetteShimano Deore M6100 / SLX cassette (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—203 mm
Rear rotor—203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel170 mm160 mm
Rear travel160 mm150 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.5 Maxxis Assegai (F) / 29 x 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHR II (R), 27.5 on size SM27.5 x 2.6 Maxxis Minion DHF front, Rekon rear
DisplayRocky Mountain Jumbotron, top tube integratedYamaha Interface X
FrameSMOOTHWALL Carbon, carbon rear triangle—
SizesSM-XLS-L
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product, warranty or safety pages we readNo UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty3 yr5 yr
Warranty terms5 years on frames (transferable to second owners), 3 years on drive electronics, sensors and charger, 24 months on the battery, 1 year on hardware and drive wear items (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 bikes.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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