High-end beast or aluminium and affordable? Technically conventional or extreme? Ghost has been oscillating between extremes for years. With the new E-Enduro E-Riot, however, the company from Waldsassen is once again taking a consistent line in the direction of performance. The e-bike is a lightweight and high-quality high-end model and is clearly aimed at demanding bikers with its modern geometry and sophisticated VPP rear triangle. We have all the information on the new model and have already had the chance to ride the bike.
The Ghost E-Riot 2025 at a glance
- Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX, 85 Newton metres
- Battery: 800 watt hours, removable
- Suspension travel: 170/160 mm
- Wheel size: 29/27.5 inch (Mullet)
- Frame: Carbon
- Weight: 23.47 (top model including DH tyres and inserts, size L, EMTB measurement)
- Permissible total weight: 150 kg (manufacturer's specification)
- Four model variants from 6999 euros
For downhill fans in particular, Ghost has achieved one or two major successes with E-MTBs in recent years. Bikes like the super-light SL AMR X with add-on battery or the ASX with short chainstays thanks to the rotated motor showed real innovative spirit and great driving characteristics. The Light E-MTB Path Riot is also clearly heading in this direction.
However, Ghost has recently remained rather conventional in the 85 Nm segment. The E-Riot with Bosch motor was not overly expensive thanks to its aluminium rear trianglecould give us in a duel with Stevens E-Inception, but also in terms of suspension and handling it doesn't knock the socks off. The new bike should take a completely different direction. Sport and downhill fun instead of touring qualities and value for money.
The new Bosch CX motor: durable and quiet
The new Performance Line CX motor from Bosch provides the propulsion for the E-Riot. With a maximum torque of 85 Nm and 600 watts, it is very similar to the previous model. However, the motor is lighter and quieter, and the riding experience has become even smoother. The fact that the motor no longer rattles downhill makes a high-quality impression. Ghost uses large 800 batteries on the E-Riot, which are folded forwards out of the frame in the traditional way. To save weight, you could therefore easily fall back on the smaller 600 batteries.
Ghost E-Riot: Full carbon frame and VPP rear triangle
For the E-Riot, Ghost has opted for a completely newly developed full carbon frame. Straight lines emphasise a clear look, and the frame should weigh less than 23.47 kilos despite the classic battery removal. The rear triangle is designed as an elaborate VPP construction with two rockers. This gives the designers a lot of freedom when fine-tuning the suspension. As a result, the Ghost should respond particularly sensitively and offer a lot of traction without the suspension bobbing excessively.
Short chainstays, modern angles: the geometry of the E-Riot
In terms of geometry, Ghost also prioritises direct handling on the E-Enduro. The chainstays are therefore relatively short for a power bike at 445 millimetres. The reach is a long 490 millimetres in size L. The steering and seat angles are pleasantly modern at 64 and 77.5 degrees, but do not go to extremes. The wheelbase is 1282 millimetres in size L.
Four models from 6999 euros
Due to the expensive frame, the new E-Riot CF is only available from € 6999, similar to the Light E-MTB Pathriot. Ghost's most affordable model, the E-Riot CF Advanced, comes with the budget enduro fork Rockshox Domain Gold and a Superdeluxe shock, DB8 brakes and an NX Eagle. The E-Riot Pro for € 8,000 with Fox Performance suspension and XT drivetrain is a little more upmarket. The Full Party is the price-performance model for € 9000 with Fox Factory suspension, S-1000 Eagle and Maven brakes. However, the top-of-the-range CF LTD model is only €1000 more expensive and offers further relevant upgrades with carbon wheels, rear insert and GX transmission.
How the Ghost E-Riot CF rides
We were able to get a first impression of the new Ghost with a test bike of the top model Ghost E-Riot CF Ltd. The suspension in particular impressed us with its enormous sensitivity and responsiveness. Downhill, the Ghost conveys enormous riding confidence, but thanks to the comparatively short rear end, the E-Riot is not too sluggish in corners and remains nice and quiet downhill. The test of the bike is still ongoing, more on this soon here on bike-magazin.de.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
