"This is what a trail bike should feel like downhill!" the testers agreed. But the squeaky yellow bike was also impressive on the climbs. With a balanced, sporty riding position, sensitive rear end and very grippy tyres, it was first-class on the rocky uphill route. The Shimano motor was very cadence-dependent: It only provided full support from around 80 revolutions per minute, below that it felt weak. On the other hand, the bike's acceleration was more lively than the competition and its handling was very similar to that of a normal bike. Downhill, the Kato was able to convince everyone. Although the Yari fork is a little insensitive at high speeds, the bike gave a lot of confidence and was very fast. The low weight was noticeable. On edges, it was easy to get onto the rear wheel and it was easy to push off the ground. The cleverly chosen components round off the overall picture positively.
Test summary: The Ghost Kato HybRide FS is an almost perfect trail bike: agile handling and yet as smooth as an enduro bike. The riding position is rather sporty, but comfortable. Quite light.
Reach height 1151 hm
Time / 500 hm 18.7 min.
Ghost HybRide Kato FS 6.7 27.5"/27.5+"
Price 4499 Euro
Drive
Engine Shimano Steps E8000
Maximum torque 170 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Shimano, 504 Wh / 2620 g
Circuit Shimano SLX (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 34; 11-46
Display / Size Shimano M8000 / 21 x 38 mm
Equipment
Fork / damper Rockshox Yari RC / Rockshox Deluxe
Spring travel¹ (f. / h.) 140 / 140 mm
Telescopic support JD Dropper, 150 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Magura MT5 / 203 / 203 mm
Impellers DT Swiss H1900 Spline 35
Wheel size 27,5" / 27,5+"
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR 3C Exo, 27.5 x 2.6 / 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / Aluminium
Weight 21.9 kg
Centre of gravity height 51.6 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 185 mm
Reach / Stack 428 mm / 613 mm
Manufacturer information
²
Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
³
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests.
The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
