New YETI MTe 2026 price technical data sheet review everything you need to know
Yeti MTe: New Lightweight E-MTB with TQ HPR60 Motor – More Power, Same Light Weight
Introducing the Next Generation of Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes
The electric mountain bike (e-MTB) market is constantly evolving, with a growing demand for models that combine high performance with low weight. In this context, Yeti Cycles is launching its innovative lightweight e-MTB, the Yeti MTe, equipped with the brand-new TQ HPR60 motor. This partnership marks a significant step forward in offering e-bikes that prioritize ride feel and handling, while still providing substantial motor assistance.
The TQ HPR60 Motor: Innovation and Increased Performance
At the heart of the new Yeti MTe is the TQ HPR60 drive system, the latest evolution of TQ's HPR motor. Compared to its predecessor, the HPR50, the TQ HPR60 offers a notable increase in power and torque:
Torque: 60 Nm (up from 50 Nm in the previous model).
Peak Power: 350 watts (a 17% increase).
These improvements, combined with the motor's light weight (1.9 kg), enable brands like Yeti to design more agile frames without compromising motor integration. TQ has also optimized the system for:
Reduced Noise: For a quieter riding experience.
Improved Cooling: Enhanced thermal efficiency.
Integrated Color Display: New functionalities and optimized readability.
The TQ HPR60 motor retains "eco," "mid," and "high" assist modes, selectable via a discreet handlebar-mounted controller, along with a "walk mode." Mode customization is available via the dedicated app. The TQ HPR60 motor's "performance curve" is designed to ensure smooth and consistent assistance across a wide cadence range, providing effective support regardless of pedaling speed.
Yeti MTe: Design and Specifications for an Optimal Riding Experience
The Yeti MTe is engineered to deliver superior ride quality and handling, with the added benefit of subtle motor assistance. This mid-travel (145mm rear) e-MTB positions itself as one of the lightest in its category.
Weight and Batteries:
The top-tier MTe T4 model boasts a claimed weight of just 17.5 kg, potentially making it one of the lightest 145mm travel e-MTBs available. Battery options vary across configurations:
580 Wh Battery: Featured in two out of the three available configurations for extended range.
290 Wh Battery: Included in the lightest and most expensive configuration (MTe T4), ideal for riders aiming to minimize overall bike weight.
The batteries are removable, and TQ offers an optional 160 Wh range extender for those needing more juice. There's also a clever storage slot for an AirTag, allowing you to track your bike.
Frame and Suspension:
The Yeti MTe utilizes Yeti's renowned Sixfinity suspension system, managing its 145mm of rear-wheel travel. This system allows for adjusting the suspension's progression (from 14% to 25%) via flip chips in the lower shock mount, tailoring it to rider preferences.
Yeti has optimized the MTe's anti-squat and anti-rise figures to ensure pedaling efficiency and good suspension activity under braking, maintaining stable geometry and rear-wheel traction. The MTe's carbon frame is reinforced with "Vectran plies," a high-performance material similar to Kevlar, in high-impact areas to enhance durability.
Geometry and Versatility:
The Yeti MTe is available in four sizes (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large) with reach figures ranging from 430mm to 505mm. It's designed to work with a 160mm travel fork upfront.
Head Tube Angle: 64 degrees across all sizes.
Seat Tube Angle: A suitably steep 77 degrees for all sizes.
Chainstay Length: 449mm across all sizes.
Bottom Bracket Height: 342mm.
The MTe includes flip chips that allow switching from the stock 29-inch rear wheel to a 27.5-inch hoop without altering the bike's geometry or proportions.
Yeti MTe Range Overview:
All Yeti MTe configurations share the TQ HPR60 motor and the RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper post. Key differences lie in battery size, SRAM brakes, and drivetrains.
Model Frame Motor Battery Fork Shock Drivetrain Brakes Tires Claimed Weight Price
Yeti MTe C2 Eagle 90 Carbon TQ HPR60 580Wh Fox 36 Performance, 160mm travel Fox Float X Performance SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission SRAM Maven Bronze Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Ultra Soft / Schwalbe Albert Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Soft 20.09kg $9,850
Yeti MTe T3 X0 Transmission Carbon TQ HPR60 580Wh Fox 36 Factory GRIP X2, 160mm travel Fox Float X Factory SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission SRAM Maven Silver Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Ultra Soft / Schwalbe Albert Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Soft 19.64kg $12,650
Yeti MTe T4 XX Transmission Carbon TQ HPR60 290Wh Fox 36 Factory GRIP X, 160mm travel Fox DPS Factory SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission SRAM Motive Ultimate Maxxis Minion DHF EXO / Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO 17.5kg $14,300
Conclusion:
The Yeti MTe, with its new TQ HPR60 motor, represents an exciting proposition in the lightweight e-MTB segment, offering a compelling blend of power, agility, and reduced weight. It's geared towards riders seeking an e-bike that rides more like a traditional mountain bike but with effective motor assistance to tackle climbs and extend their rides.