Released May 9

The All-new Canyon Torque:ON

Photo Credit: Canyon

Overview

Builds

6

Price Range

$4,299–$8,999

Wheels

27.5″, 29″ / 27.5″

Suspension

Full, 175 / 180mm

Frame Material

Aluminum, Carbon

All shred, no shuttleThe Torque:ON is an uncompromising gravity brawler of an e-MTB. With its industry leading battery capacity, tough carbon chassis, and monster capability, this bike redefines what a long travel e-MTB can do.

The highs and lows of this model family

Compare the Torque:ON Range
MSRP
($5,273)$4,299$5,799($6,592)$6,199$8,999
Spec Level
Weight
52.3 lbs51.4 lbs54.8 lbs52.5 lbs54.2 lbs55.1 lbs
Frame
AluminumAluminumCarbonAluminumCarbonCarbon
Fork
RockShox ZEBRockShox ZEBFox Float 38Fox Factory Float 38Fox Factory Float 38RockShox ZEB Ultimate
Wheel Size
27.5″27.5″29″ / 27.5″27.5″29″ / 27.5″29″ / 27.5″
Motor
Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-driveShimano 250W 85Nm mid-driveShimano mid-driveShimano 250W 85Nm mid-driveShimano 250W 85Nm mid-driveShimano mid-drive
Battery
Shimano 504WhShimano 504Wh720WhShimano 504WhSRAM 720Wh
Groupset
SLX, ShimanoDeore, ShimanoSLX, ShimanoGX Eagle, ShimanoXT, ShimanoX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
Drivetrain
1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic
Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry
Wheels
27.5″27.5″27.5″27.5″
616625634643
435460485510
1.421.361.311.26
612639667694
440440460500
74.074.074.074.0
115125135145
63.563.563.563.5
15151515
340340340340
784814843872
430430430430
1,2141,2441,2731,302
44454444
128127128128
777780786790
Front Travel
180180180180
Rear Travel
175175175175
Stem Length
40404040
Crank Length
160160165165
Handlebar Width
760780780780

🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees

Reviews
Electric Bike Report
Canyon Torque:ON Review – First Look at a Downhill Beast

May 11, 2023 · Patrick Brady

What has a 250W motor, the ability to go for five hours (or more) and can handle drops that would make elevators cower? That would be the new Torque:ON, a new model from the German company Canyon that bridges the gap between e-bikes and full downhill bikes. With 170mm of travel in the rear and

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Bikerumor
All-new Strive:ON enduro, Torque:ON & Grand Canyon fill out Canyon eMTB line

May 9, 2023

Canyon drops in with all-new Strive:ON CF enduro ebike, Torque:ON CF carbon freeride eMTB & entry-level Grand Canyon e-hardtails...

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
2023 Canyon Torque:ON CF 9 first ride review - Rowdy e-mountainbike with MX styling

May 9, 2023 · Simon Kohler

The 2023 Canyon Torque:ON CF 9 comes equipped with a Shimano EP8 motor, huge 900 Wh battery and generous amounts of travel.

Highs
  • Massive range for long days in the saddle

  • Inspires huge amounts of confidence

  • Combines excellent composure with a relatively agile handling

Lows
  • Not a great climber in techy sections

  • Underwhelmed on moderate trails

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MBR
Canyon Torque:ON electric mountain bike review - MBR

May 9, 2023 · Danny Milner

If you’ve ever braaped an imaginary throttle as you’ve powered out of a tight switchback, or stuck an inside foot out as you’ve landed a jump into a berm, then Canyon’s new Torque:ON freeride bike will elevate your supercross fantasies to new heights. Hey, there’s even a Ken Roczen special edition colourway to satisfy the frustrated MX superfan.  The Canyon Torque:ON not the e-bike for you? Then check out our buyer’s guide to the best electric mountain bikes. Need to know Built for blasting self-shuttled bike park runs 175mm of rear wheel travel paired with a 180mm fork Mullet wheels and four frame sizes across a three model range Shimano EP8 motor with 85Nm and 600W peak power Choose to run either 720Wh or 900Wh battery  Split top tube accommodates custom gas tank-inspired drinks bottle Three models with prices starting from £5,749 No more lift tickets The idea of a burly, self-shuttled bike park bruiser is not a new concept at Canyon – it has had a Torque:ON in the range since 2021 – but with 27.5in wheels front and rear and a measly 504Wh battery on board, it never really caught on. This new version stuffs its predecessor into the hay bales with a far more attractive (and moto-inspired) mullet wheel set-up, and enough battery power to let you smash out laps until your arms fall off. Taking the clever modular battery idea from the Spectral:ON, this new Torque:ON will accommodate either a 720Wh or 900Wh power pack to run its Shimano EP8 motor. The battery slides out the bottom of the fully enclosed down tube, so it’s easy to remove for charging, or you can swap between the options depending on whether you want long range or less weight. There’s a £350 price difference between the two batteries at the checkout, as well as a 910g weight penalty with the bigger unit. More strength, less weight Canyon’s engineers have gone to town on the new frame design, with a layout that puts the shock low and inline with the down tube, driven by a huge, solid-carbon seatstay extension. Everything is pumped up and overbuilt, but the new frame is claimed to be 1.5kg lighter than the old model, while bringing stiffness improvements of 7% to the front triangle and a whopping 25% at the stays. Testament to the abuse it’ll take is the fact that it exceeds cat 5 certification.  Onboard water feature The signature feature of the new frame is the split top tube, where a custom drinks bottle nestles between two carbon struts. It’s undeniably moto-inspired, and while this gas tank only fuels the human engine, you’ve got to hand it to Canyon for going to such lengths to accommodate a bottle. Run the Torque:ON with the 900Wh battery combined with a full ‘Hydration Station’ and you’re looking at adding over 1.5kg to the weight of the front end, which will not only have an effect on fork pressures, but it will almost certainly make the …Continue reading »

Highs
  • Rock-solid. Doesn’t even break sweat below 25mph. Choice of battery size.

Lows
  • 90% of riders will be better off on a Strive:ON or Spectral:ON.

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NSMB
The 2024 Canyon Strive:ON (Brand new) + Torque:ON eMTB (Redesigned)

May 9, 2023

Big days in the e-saddle at the site of the first ever EWS race in Massa Marittima, Italy riding an e-enduro race platform and a self-shuttling park eMTB.

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Pinkbike
First Ride: Canyon's New Torque:On

May 9, 2023 · Dario DiGiulio

That was a surprising attribute for such a big bike, as pop and playfulness tend to go down the drain when a bike weighs 50-something pounds and sports 175mm of travel.

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The Gear Loop
Canyon launches new Torque:ON CF: the ultimate freeride machine?

May 9, 2023

Canyon's latest eMTB packs a huge battery and motor for all-day shredding

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From Canyon

True Gravity Frame

Inspired by Downhill MTB and Motocross design, this full carbon frame features true gravity geometry and bombproof Category 5 strength to make it our toughest and most capable e-MTB ever. The low slung, responsive carbon chassis delivers on point handling so you can rail every turn and boost every jump.

Innovative Hydration Solution

A low slung gravity focussed frame is no place for a conventional water bottle and cage. But sending it can be thirsty work so we've integrated a sleek 650 ml water bottle behind the headtube. To keep the bottle secure on even the biggest hits, every Torque:ON CF will ship with bottle, cage and a shred proof security strap.

More Miles. More Stoke.

The Torque:ON CF 8 features our Canyon-developed 720 Wh battery that boosts your mileage and stoke factor by 15% over a standard full-size battery. Weighing in at just 3.9 kg, this power plant won't tie you down when it's time to go big.

Shimano EP8 Motor

This bike is powered by Shimano’s EP8 motor. At 2.6 kg, the magnesium-clad Shimano motor is one of the lightest full-power motors on the market. It’s also one of the most powerful, with 85 Nm of peak torque that effectively quadruples your pedaling power and makes punching up steep climbs that much easier. The result? More laps and more fun.