Vitus E-Escarpe 290 VRS
An aluminium all-mountain e-MTB with a Shimano EP801 motor (85 Nm, 600 W peak) and an internal 630 Wh battery. It has 150 mm of front and 140 mm of rear travel, 29-inch wheels, a Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain and SRAM DB8 four-piston brakes.
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, 600 W peak
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 630 Wh
- Range
- ≈ 116 km real
- Weight
- 24.3 kg
- Price from
- £4,799.99
Full specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed (EU version) | 25 km/h (16 mph) |
| Motor power | 250 W rated, 600 W peak |
| Torque | 85 Nm |
| Claimed range | not published |
| Motor and drivetrain | |
| Motors | 1 (mid-drive) |
| Motor make | Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801) |
| Assist sensor | not published |
| Pedal assist | Yes |
| Throttle above 6 km/h | No |
| Gears | Shimano SLX 12-speed |
| Drive | Chain |
| Battery and charging | |
| Battery | 630 Wh |
| Charging time | not published |
| Size and weight | |
| Weight | 24.3 kg |
| Max load | not published |
| Folding | No |
| Frame style | Step-over |
| Frame | 6061-T6 aluminium |
| Wheels, brakes and suspension | |
| Wheel size | 29″ |
| Tyres | Tubeless |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 four-piston hydraulic disc, 200 mm rotors |
| Suspension | RockShox Lyrik Select fork, 150 mm travel; RockShox Super Deluxe Select R shock, 140 mm rear travel |
| Lights, display and features | |
| Water resistance | not published |
| Other features | Brand-X Ascend dropper seatpost, Tubeless-ready Nukeproof Neutron V2 wheelset |
| 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 Vitus E-Escarpe 290 VRS 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
|
| 🇩🇪 Germany checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal |
| 🇵🇱 Poland checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
|
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