Discover new paths with Shimano's EP8 drive unit: e-bike racing pedal assist for climbing and trails, blending advanced features with traditional riding feel.

Let’s take a look at the Shimano EP8 drive unit and how it compares to the updated and improved Shimano EP801. And, more importantly, what do those improvements mean on the trail?

First revealed to the world in September of last year, Shimano EP8 finally arrived on the e-MTB scene as the successor to the very popular Shimano E8000 motor.

The EP8 Shimano is a mid-drive motor; this means it’s based at the centre of the bike, by the pedals. It’s kicked into life via a turn of the pedals and then transfers the electric power to the …

Jun 14, 2023 · The Shimano EP8 is the Japanese manufacturer’s flagship e-bike motor. As the successor to the Shimano Steps E8000, the new motor has boosted e-MTB rides around the …

Thanks to smart heat-conducting magnesium materials and a completely re-designed motor housing, EP8 can handle rising temperatures on climbs meaning you get maximum torque for …

Designed with the complete ride experience in mind, SHIMANO's EP8 e-bike system delivers the right power at the right time for pedal assist with a natural ride feel.

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Apr 20, 2023 · We’ve had a couple of encounters with the new EP8 motor already. We rode it on a Yeti, and it was so quiet. Despite riding on frozen and noisy surfaces, we were quite …

Kicking out 85Nm of torque across a wider cadence range than ever before, our EP8 weighs only 2.6kg, making it compact, lightweight and packed to bursting with controllable, high …