Bionicon Wyatt 750 0 on test: The new E-Enduro from the Upper Palatinate in the EMTB check

As a small, innovative brand from Lake Tegernsee, Bionicon has made a name for itself in biking circles. The highlight of the fullys back then was that the geometry could be massively customised by exchanging air between the fork and shock absorber. The bike has been optimised for downhill or uphill riding at the touch of a button.

But in recent years, the small German brand has gone quiet. Brand is now located in the Upper Palatinate under a new roof - and a completely new range with Bosch e-MTBs will be launched in 2024. The head of the fleet is the Bionicon Wyatt 750 enduro bike with 170/160 millimetres of travel. Can the powerful bike with its solid aluminium chassis and Bosch drive convince in the eMTB test?

Video: The Bionicon Wyatt 750 0 in the EMTB check

With a full focus on downhill, the designer and former German enduro champion Leo Putzenlechner presented us with the top model of the Wyatt. The bike is clearly designed to excel on challenging downhills and is equally at home in the bike park as it is in the nasty enduro terrain of Finale Ligure.

To achieve this, Bionicon puts the bike on 29er wheels and gives it thick suspension elements with 170 millimetres of travel at the front and 160 at the rear. The rest of the equipment is also focussed on durability and performance.

The facts about the Bionicon Wyatt 750

• Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX
• Battery: Bosch Powertube 750
• Suspension travel: 170 / 160 mm
• Wheel size: 29 inch
• Frame material: Aluminium
• Three models from 5299 euros
• Weight: 26.9 kilos (top model in size M, weighed in the EMTB lab)
• Max. permissible total weight: 120 kilos (bike, rider, equipment)

The robust design, the aluminium chassis and the large Bosch battery with 750 watt hours have their price, which in this case is not in euros but in kilos. At 26.9 kg, the top model of the Wyatt is one of the heavyweights in the Enduro league. In return, the bike has standard rear tyres with robust supergravity carcass from Schwalbe on board. On top of this come large brake discs (220 mm at the front!), Fox suspension with a 38 mm fork and thick X2 shock. Of course, you can also build lighter E-MTBs with these components. But that's expensive. Bionicon, on the other hand, focuses on a particularly fair price-performance ratio. In particular, the top model for 6399 euros is absolutely above-average equipped.

Bosch Performance Line CX: The powerhouse in the Wyatt

Bosch's Performance CX is powerful, sporty and dynamic. With the 750 watt Powertube, it also offers a really good range. In our standardised range tests, bikes with a 750 watt Powertube go significantly further than other e-MTBs with batteries of around 700 to 750 watt hours. However, the combination with the long batteries is quite heavy. Removing the battery from the Wyatt is a little more complicated. The cover is fixed in place with four small screws, which is fiddly. Underneath is the lock for the battery, which can then be pulled out downwards. The routing of the battery in the down tube is good. However, this solution is not very convenient if you want to remove the battery regularly.

The geometry of the Bionicon Wyatt

With a slack steering angle and a decent reach and wheelbase, the Wyatt takes on classic enduro dimensions. However, it does without extremes. With the long chainstays, the focus is on riding stability and good-natured handling rather than manoeuvrability. The seat angle is slack, making the top tube long. As a result, the riding position is also stretched out. The choice of size must be made carefully: The three sizes S, M and L are large and would tend to fit into the M, L and XL size range. This applies not only to the reach and wheelbase, but also to the seat tube length - so it can definitely be tight for classic M riders on the Wyatt in M.

Bionicon Wyatt 750: Models & Prices

Bionicon is offering three models of the new Wyatt 750 at a price of 5299, 5799 or 6399 euros. In addition to the aluminium chassis, all three also have the Bosch motor and the 750 Powertube battery in common. The suspension elements come from Fox, with a Marzocchi fork on the entry-level model. All three variants also have solid Schwalbe tyres with thick Big Betty Supergravity tyres at the rear.

Features: The Bionicon Wyatt 750 0

The best deal is the top model Wyatt 750 0. At 6399 euros, the bike is no longer really cheap - but the equipment is also really strong. The suspension from the Fox Factory series with X2 shock and 38 mm fork is outstanding. You don't even get that from some manufacturers on an E-Enduro for €10,000.

• Fork / shock: Fox 38 Factory Grip2 / Float X2 Factory
• Gear system: Shimano XT, 12-speed, 10 - 51
• Brakes: Magura MT7, 220/200 mm
• Wheels: DT Swiss HX 1700 Hybrid
• Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Supertrail Soft / Big Betty Supergravity Soft, 29 x 2.6''

On the trail: the Bionicon Wyatt in a practical test

"Full on downhill!" With the words of the Bionicon developers in our ears, we start the practical test with the Wyatt. So off we go to the Geisskopf bike park. Of course, we don't throw the E-MTB onto the lift, but pedal over the uphill flow to the trail head. The riding position is long, which becomes clear within the first few metres from the car park.

On the flowing bends of the climb, the Bosch motor pleases with its lively thrust. The steeper branches off the main line require an experienced riding technique. The front wheel stays firmly on the ground thanks to the long chainstays. Despite the very slack seat angle, you don't hang too far back, as the shock is high in its travel and keeps the rider in a good position. Nevertheless, a more central riding position would suit the Wyatt even better on steep climbs.

The newcomer shows its best side on fast and rough descents: the long geometry likes speed. And impacts of all kinds are the core business of the powerful suspension. Bionicon has provided suspension elements from the Fox Factory series for 6399 euros - you will hardly find this on any other E-MTB in this price range. And it's not just the components that bring calm to the ride. The kinematics of the rear suspension impresses with a successful mix of fluffy swallowing capacity and sporty support. That's half the battle on rough trails. Thanks to robust tyres (Supergravity at the rear!) and good brakes (Magura MT7, 220 mm discs at the front!), you can let it run without hesitation.

When it gets flat and narrow, the Wyatt's biggest weakness becomes apparent

As the trail gets flatter and narrower, the Wyatt's biggest weakness becomes apparent. The aluminium bike with the heavy 750cc battery weighs almost 27 kilos. You can no longer call it a manoeuvrable trail speedster. And the high bottom bracket also prevents really manoeuvrable and cornering-friendly handling. The suspension also stands out positively here. With good support, it rewards an active riding style and gives the Wyatt a lively character. This means you can still get the bike airborne on jumps and root edges. However, gimmicks such as manuals are difficult with the long tail.

EMTB rating of the Bionicon Wyatt 750 0

Strengths

• Smooth running and driving safety
• Defined, strong rear suspension
• Good enduro equipment at a fair price

Weaknesses

• Heavy
• Sluggish on flat trails
• Complicated battery removal
• Low weight release

Conclusion on the Bionicon Wyatt

If you are looking for a firework of innovation, the new Wyatt with its massive aluminium frame is not necessarily the right choice. Many other manufacturers offer a more sophisticated finish and smarter detail solutions. But with the Wyatt, Bionicon delivers a powerful enduro bike with great suspension at a really fair price. The bike is in its element on rough terrain. The equipment is top, but the Wyatt is heavy. - Florentin Vesenbeckh, Head of Test and Technology at EMTB Magazine