Boardman MTX-E 8.9
A hybrid e-bike with a Shimano EP6 mid-drive motor (250 W, 85 Nm), a 504 Wh battery and a 100 mm air-sprung suspension fork. It has a Shimano CUES 11-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, 700 x 50c tubeless-ready tyres, a dropper seatpost and mounts for mudguards and a rack.
Spec analysis: we have not ridden this model. Specs and prices checked 13 Nov 2026.
- Top speed
- 25 km/h (16 mph)
- Motor
- 250 W rated
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
- Range
- ≈ 93 km real, 97 km claimed
- Price from
- £2,250
Full specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed (EU version) | 25 km/h (16 mph) |
| Motor power | 250 W rated |
| Torque | 85 Nm |
| Claimed range | 97 km |
| Assist levels | 3 assist levels |
| Motor and drivetrain | |
| Motors | 1 (mid-drive) |
| Motor make | Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) |
| Assist sensor | not published |
| Pedal assist | Yes |
| Throttle above 6 km/h | No |
| Gears | Shimano CUES 11-speed (11-50T, Linkglide) |
| Drive | Chain |
| Battery and charging | |
| Battery | 504 Wh (36 V, 14 Ah) |
| Charging time | not published |
| Size and weight | |
| Weight | not published |
| Max load | not published |
| Folding | No |
| Frame style | Step-over |
| Wheels, brakes and suspension | |
| Wheel size | 28″ |
| Tyre size | 700 × 50c |
| Tyres | Tubeless |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, 180 mm front and 160 mm rear rotors |
| Suspension | Suntour Mobie34 Boost air fork, 100 mm travel |
| Lights, display and features | |
| Display | LCD unit on the handlebar |
| Water resistance | not published |
| Other features | Dropper seatpost, Mudguard and rack mounts, Memory foam saddle, Tubeless-ready Goodyear Connector tyres |
| Approvals and warranty | |
| EN 15194 certified | not published |
European version, from official sources listed below. “Not published” means the maker does not give that figure; we leave a gap rather than guess.
Where can you ride it?
As sold, the Boardman MTX-E 8.9 can be ridden on public roads in 5 of the 5 countries we cover. Verdicts compare the European version's specs with each country's rules. They are not legal advice.
| Country | Verdict for this model as sold |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
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| 🇩🇪 Germany checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal |
| 🇵🇱 Poland checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
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| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
|
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