SL
Under 60 Nm
Lightweight E-MTB platforms producing less than 60 Nm of torque.Proposed competition structure
Four performance classes
A proposed category system for the E-XCO race, designed to create closer, technically credible racing across different E-MTB platforms. The top 8 E-XCO finishers qualify for the E-XCE. Not sure about your category? A quick guide below shows the drive units named in each class.
Important compliance notice
Continuous rating is not peak power
All participating bikes must comply with applicable Australian requirements, including a maximum continuous rated motor power of 250 W and the applicable assisted-speed limit. Continuous rated power is distinct from maximum or peak power used for category classification.
OPEN
Up to 750 W maximum power
Standard and race-focused E-MTB platforms producing no more than 750 W of maximum motor power.OPEN PLUS
Above 750 W maximum power
Higher-performance E-MTB platforms producing more than 750 W of maximum motor power.ELITE (UCI Drive Units)
Approved competition systems
The competition category for bikes equipped with eligible UCI-approved drive units.These categories are proposed for the inaugural test event. Final thresholds, eligibility requirements and class definitions will be confirmed after technical consultation, course testing and review of the regulations applicable on the event date.
How bike inspection worksQuick guide
Not sure about your category?
A quick reference to help you find where your bike fits across the four proposed categories — and which drive units are named in each.
Lightweight E-MTB — less than 60 Nm
SL
For E-MTBs producing less than 60 Nm of torque.
Drive-unit eligibility is to be confirmed.
Up to 750 W peak
OPEN
Eligible drive units include any system approved under the UCI's own elite categories, plus the additional systems below.
Ananda — M230Aventon — all modelsBafang — M510Bosch — all modelsBrose — all modelsDelta — all modelsFazua — all modelsGiant — SyncDrive Pro2Hepha — all modelsHPS — all modelsMahle — M20 and M30Mavic — all modelsMaxxon — all modelsMaxxpro — all modelsPanasonic — all modelsPinion — MGU E1.12Polini — all modelsPreeto — all modelsRocky Mountain — all modelsShimano — all modelsSpecialized — SBC 2.2 and SBC SL 1.2TQ — all modelsUrtopia — all modelsVivax — all modelsYamaha — PW-L1, PW-S2, PW-S3, PW-X3 and PW-XMZF — all models
All bikes must comply with the 750 W peak limit and pass the event's technical inspection.
Above 750 W peak
OPEN PLUS
Approved systems:
Ananda — M230Avinox — M1, M2 and M2SBafang — M510 RS, M560 RS and M430 CargoGobao — P100 ProGiant — SyncDrive Pro3Mahle — M40OLI — Sport PlusSpecialized — SBC 3.1 S-WorksTQ — HPR120SYamaha — PW-X4 or 48 V systems
This list may change during the season as additional systems are evaluated.
Approved models and firmware
ELITE (UCI Drive Units)
UCI approval applies only to the specific drive-unit models and software versions listed below.
| Drive unit | Development ID | Approved firmware/software |
|---|---|---|
| Askoll Ultra C90A | EME400 | SWE30000001500 |
| Avinox M2S Race750 | M2S Race750 | 01.99.09.08 |
| Bosch Performance Line CX | BDU3840 / BDU3843 | 16.19.0 |
| Bosch Performance Line CX-R | BDU3863 | 16.19.0 |
| Polini E-P3+ EVO2 | E-P3+ EVO2 | MTI-1.00.27 |
| Shimano DU-EP801 | DU-EP801 | 4.4.0 / 4.4.1 |
| Specialized 3.1 Motor (G87942-100, BD03) | — | 1.11.4 / 1.13.1 (1.D.1) / 1.13.4 (1.D.4) |
| SRAM Eagle Powertrain | DU-ETP-36V-A1 | 9.3.0 / 9.0.1 |
The UCI-approved list may be updated as additional systems are approved. Eligibility must be verified against the official UCI list and all regulations applicable on the event date.
This quick guide reproduces the supplied proposed-category reference. Final thresholds and eligibility requirements will be confirmed after technical consultation, course testing and review of the regulations applicable on the event date.
Bike inspection
Full inspection: ELITE only
eBike Lab is responsible for bike inspections. Official full inspection, using the UCI European technical standard as a reference — including wheel measurements and software inspection — applies only to ELITE (UCI Drive Units). SL, OPEN and OPEN PLUS will be inspected to verify that motor assistance cuts off at 25 km/h. This does not limit the bike’s speed when riding without motor assistance or imply UCI sanctioning or certification.
Bike inspection details