British carmaker McLaren is known for manufacturing supercars that have serenaded the motorsports world. The brand’s entry into the EV market is highlighted by the release of two powerful electric mountain bikes. The McLaren Extreme and Sport models are claimed to be the most powerful street-legal e-bikes in the market.
The two new McLaren e-bikes were manufactured completely in-house. This is a marked departure from the common practice of automakers collaborating with bike makers in delivering their branded two-wheelers. The same in-house team that designed both bikes is responsible for the design of the hybrid Artura. The new McLaren’s e-bikes, as should be expected, bear the imprimatur of the McLaren philosophy of speed and durability. The new e-bikes come with a carbon fiber frame and orange accents.
The McLaren Extreme and Sport mountain e-bikes are not as stout as some of the rugged electric mountain bikes out there. The flagship versions of the McLaren Extreme and McLaren Sport are powered by a custom-tuned mid-drive motor. The electric motor has a normal power output of 600W and 825W peak power. It packs up to 119Nm of torque and its output makes the motor the most powerful currently in the market. There are five different ride modes available in the new McLaren electric mountain bikes.
The top models in the new McLaren electric mountain bikes have a top speed of about 34 km/h (20 mph) which is a decent delivery for the bikes. Both models are similar in many regards but there are also differences between them. The Extreme model is equipped with a full suspension system that makes it well-suited for off-road movement. The Sport version is a more versatile model and has a more streamlined aesthetic outlook. Both models can effectively be used on urban roads and trails. Both models have handlebar-mounted displays with graphics akin to what is found on a supercar.
Pricing & Availability
The bikes are equipped with a set of Pirelli all-terrain tires and are now available for purchase. The Extreme and Sport eMTBs can be purchased starting at $10,950 and $7,950 respectively. McLaren says the models are available in limited numbers but the actual production quantities were not specified.
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