Cannondale Moterra SL 2 Electric Mountain Bike

In It to Pin It

The Moterra SL hits the sweet spot every trail rider is looking for — the power and range of a full-size electric mountain bike, with the nimble handling of a lightweight trail rig. If you've been waiting for a full suspension eMTB that genuinely rides like a mountain bike, this is it.

Cannondale Moterra SL 2 — Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike

The Moterra SL 2 is built to move with purpose. Cannondale's lightest full-power eMTB chassis puts 150mm of Proportional Response Tuned Suspension to work, keeping the ride composed on the climbs and controlled through the rough stuff. FlexPivot chainstays soak up trail chatter without bleeding momentum, while the Cannondale-tuned Shimano EP801 motor delivers 85Nm of instant torque across every mode. Shimano XT 12-speed shifting handles gear changes with reliable precision, and Fox Float X Performance Elite suspension keeps traction locked in through every corner and drop. The mullet wheelset — 29" front, 27.5" rear — blends high-speed stability with quick, agile handling, and Magura MT5 four-piston brakes deliver serious stopping power when the trail demands it. A custom 601Wh battery keeps you riding well into the evening.

What It's For

Fast, fluid trail riding on everything from steep and technical terrain to fast, flowing singletrack.

Highlights

Lightweight full carbon FlexPivot frame with 150mm travel and Proportional Response suspension kinematics
Fox suspension — 160mm Performance Float 36 fork and Performance Elite Float X rear shock
Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain with ethirteen espec Plus cranks for smooth, predictable shifts
Magura MT5 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for powerful, reliable stopping power
Cannondale-tuned Shimano EP801 motor with custom 601Wh internal battery for all-day range
WTB KOM Trail i30 rims with Maxxis Minion DHF front and Dissector rear tyres for serious grip

Specifications

Frameset
Frame	Moterra SL Carbon, 150mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, FlexPivot Chainstay, direct mount internal battery, engineered plastic skid plate, 55mm chainline, internal cable routing, 29" FlipChip, 148x12mm Maxle thru-axle, UDH hanger, 200mm native post mount brake, angle adjust headset
Fork	Fox Performance 36, 160mm travel, Grip Damper, 3-position adjust, 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset	Acros Adjustable Angle (1.2°)
Rear Shock	Fox Float X Performance Elite, 2 pos adj, EVOL LV, 210x55mm
E-System
Drive Unit	Shimano EP801, 85Nm, Custom Tuned, Eco, Trail 1, Trail 2, Boost Modes
Battery	Custom 601Wh
Charger	Custom 4A
Display	Shimano SC-EM800 Cycle Computer, Bluetooth LE Compatible
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT
Shifters	Shimano XT, 12-speed
Chain	Shimano XT, 12-speed
Crankset	ethirteen espec Plus, 160mm (S/M), 165mm (L/XL), 34T
Rear Cogs	Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
Brakes
Brakes	Magura MT5 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203/203mm Storm HC 6-bolt rotors
Brake Levers	Magura MT5 hydraulic disc
Wheels
Rims	WTB KOM Trail i30, 30mm inner width, TCS tubeless ready
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion
Hubs	(F) Formula DC-711, 32h, 15x110mm / (R) DT Swiss 370 Hybrid LN Ratchet System, 32h, 12x148mm
Tyres	(F) Maxxis DHF, 29x2.5", 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Dissector, 27.5x2.4", 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready
Components
Handlebar	Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 5° rise, 800mm
Stem	Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 35mm, 0°
Grips	Cannondale TaperRidge
Saddle	Fizik Terra Aidon X5, Mobius S alloy rail
Seatpost	Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 150mm (S), 170mm (M/L), 200mm (XL)
Extra
Extras	Tubeless valves

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