Even though only a few handfuls of Unno bikes will be rocketing down the trails in this country, the Spanish luxury forge is guaranteed to be a household name among bike connoisseurs. Even the first bikes built many years ago by Unno's founder and suspension godfather Cesar Rojo were real works of art. Elaborately woven visible carbon fibre, garnished with exotic Öhlins parts and, of course, all in limited numbers. This guarantees exclusivity and arouses desire. 2022 Unno presented its first E-MTB: The MITH stood out due to the high seat dome and the rear triangle design with the seemingly one-piece swingarm, which was also familiar from the non-motorised Unno bikes. The MITH came with Bosch system with CX Race and 750 watt hours, had 160 millimetres of rear travel and an aggressive geometry. Downhill designer Rojo remains true to this line with the latest bikes from Unno: the light model IKKI is very similar to the MITH in terms of geometry and outline, starts in the same suspension travel league, but comes with TQ HPR50 and corresponding 360 Wh battery.
The facts about the Unno IKKI
- Motor: TQ HPR50, 50 Nm
- Battery: 360 Wh, permanently integrated
- Suspension travel: 170/160 mm
- Wheel size: 29/27.5 inch (MX)
- Weight: 18.5 kilos IKKI Factory, 19 kilos IKKI Race (according to the manufacturer)
- Frame: Carbon fibre monocoque, VPP rear triangle, integrated display, motor protection, Enduro MAX bearings, internal cable routing, Boost thru-axle 12 x 148 mm, Post Mount brake mount, maximum tyre width: 2.6"
- Price: 13,095 euros IKKI Factory, 10,295 euros IKKI Race
The aim of the designers was to closely resemble the look of the non-motorised brother BURN thanks to the slim frame tubes. Accordingly, the decision in favour of the TQ HPR50 was made due to its super-slim design and very light system weight: the motor and battery together come to just 3,900 grams. With 50 Nm and 300 watts of maximum power, the Spaniards deliberately made compromises: The competitor units Bosch SX and Fazua Ride60 have more to offer in terms of power. If you are worried about the range for longer tours, you can spice up the system with a separately available range extender. This provides an additional 160 Wh. The range extender is the size of a 500ml water bottle and is attached to the frame with a Fidlock system. Together with the internal battery, a total capacity of 520 Wh is then available. A motor plate developed in-house is designed to protect the E-System of the Unno IKKI from stone chips.
The e-drive of the Unno Enduro e-bike
The TQ is now a familiar name in the EMTB test team. Together with the Fazua Ride60, it heralded the new era of light drives around two years ago. The HPR50 is the most compact drive in the Light class. In practice, its natural and discreet character is particularly impressive. The direct engagement of the freewheel creates a rich and high-quality start-up feeling. The drive noise is particularly quiet and unobtrusive. In addition, the HPR50 motor engages more smoothly than any other drive. The riding experience is therefore far removed from the classic e-bike thrust. This is also due to its moderate power. When it comes to stability, the little roundel shows weaknesses. It reacts to continuous full throttle operation with a significant reduction in power and a high housing temperature.
The geometry of the Spaniard
The Unno IKKI has 170 mm travel at the front and 160 mm at the rear and has the same geometry and kinematics as its full-power sister bike - the MITH. The result is a bike with aggressive intentions and reduced weight to make the most of every descent. Thanks to the natural TQ feel and aggressive geo, the handling of the IKKI should be very close to that of the non-motorised enduro BURN.
Frame size L / S2, recommended for 175-184 cm
- Seat tube length: 460
- Top tube length: 605 mm
- Wheelbase: 1265 mm
- Reach: 470 mm
- Stack: 640 mm
- Steering angle: 64°
- Seat angle: 77°
- Chainstay length: 450 mm
Models, equipment and prices
There will initially be two versions of Unno's Light Enduro. The IKKI Race, in a subtle lavender and matte black colour scheme, features Fox Factory suspension, a Sram GX AXS drivetrain and a DT Swiss HX1700 wheelset. The IKKI Factory, with a shiny, raw carbon and grey colour scheme, also features Fox Factory suspension, but with a Sram XX AXS drivetrain, DT Swiss 1501 carbon wheels and a Sram Reverb AXS seatpost.
The Unno IKKI Factory in detail
- Engine: Engine: TQ HPR 50, 1.85 kilos, 50 Nm
- Battery: Battery: 360 Wh, 1.83 kilos
- Fork: Fox 38 Factory, Kashima Coating, Grip2 damping cartridge, 15 x 110 mm axle, 44 mm offset, settings: HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR
- Shock: Fox Float Factory, settings: HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR
- Gear system: Sram XX AXS, 12-speed, 36 x 10-52
- Cockpit: 800 mm Deux Enduro Bar, 40 mm integrated stem
- Brakes: Formula Cura 4, 220/203 mm disc diameter
- Wheels: DT Swiss HXC 1501, 29/27.5''
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 3C MaxxGrip Exo+ TR; Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.4 3C MaxxTerra DD TR
- Seatpost: Sram Reverb AXS 125/150/175 mm
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost
- Weight: 18.5 kilos (according to the manufacturer)
- Price: 13,095 euros
The Unno IKKI Race
- Engine: Engine: TQ HPR 50, 1.85 kilos, 50 Nm
- Battery: Battery: 360 Wh, 1.83 kilos
- Fork: Fox 38 Factory, Kashima Coating, Grip2 damping cartridge, 15 x 110 mm axle, 44 mm offset, settings: HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR
- Shock: Fox Float Factory, settings: HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR
- Gear system: Sram GX AXS, 12-speed, 36 x 10-52
- Cockpit: 800 mm Deux Enduro Bar, 40 mm integrated stem
- Brakes: Formula Cura 4, 220/203 mm disc diameter
- Wheels: DT Swiss HX 1700, 29/27.5''
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 3C MaxxGrip Exo+ TR; Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.4 3C MaxxTerra DD TR
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper 120/150/180 mm
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost
- Weight: 19 kilos (according to the manufacturer)
- Price: 10,295 euros
The new E-Light is now available on the new Unno website or via the local dealer network.
Josh Welz
Editor-in-Chief
