FocusJAM 8
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX85 Nm (120 Nm via eBike Flow app update)
- Battery
- 600 WhBosch PowerTube; options: 600 Wh / 800 Wh; 250 Wh range extender compatible
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Alloy
- Weight
- 25.1 kgManufacturer figure (size M, 600 Wh battery, without pedals)
Overview
The Focus JAM 8 (€5,399) is a mid-range build of the JAM: Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm) with 600 Wh, RockShox Lyrik Select fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Base shock, SRAM Eagle 70 and SRAM DB8 stealth brakes. Claimed weight is 25.1 kg.
The JAM is Focus's aluminium all-mountain e-MTB, launched as part of the MY27 line-up together with the new SAM and THRON. A 7005 hydroformed aluminium frame with polished welds, a semi-integrated shock and C.I.S. 2.0 integrated cable routing gives 150 mm of F.O.L.D. rear travel, paired with a 160 mm fork, 29-inch wheels and 2.5–2.6-inch tyres.
All four builds use the 5th-generation Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm, 120 Nm via eBike Flow app update) with a choice of a 600 Wh or 800 Wh PowerTube battery; a 250 Wh range extender fits all sizes, for up to 1,050 Wh. Claimed weights (size M, 600 Wh) run from 24.4 kg for the JAM LTD to 25.4 kg for the JAM 7.
- Aluminium frame, 150 mm rear / 160 mm fork
- 29-inch wheels, 2.5–2.6-inch tyres
- Bosch Performance Line CX, 85 Nm (120 Nm via app)
- 600 or 800 Wh battery, +250 Wh range extender
Gallery
Photos: Focus
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- 7005 hydroformed aluminium, 150 mm F.O.L.D. kinematics, 148x12 mm thru axle, Post Mount 180 mm, Kiox 400C
- Special features
- Tool bag (excluding size S & M), Hidden AirTag or Chipolo holder
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select, LinearXL, Delta RC, 160 mm
- Rear shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Base, LinearXL, 150 mm
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Green, Purple
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX, 85 NM, 120 NM update via Flow App
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion (600 Wh) or Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion (800 Wh)
- Display
- Bosch Kiox 400C + Mini Remote
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- SRAM Eagle 70
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 70, 12-speed
- Cassette
- SRAM Eagle 70, XS-12701, 10-52T
- Chain
- SRAM Eagle 70; Sram Eagle 70
- Crankset
- Samox, 160 mm
- Chainring
- SRAM T-Type, 36 T
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM DB8 stealth, 4-piston (front and rear)
- Rotors
- SRAM Centerline, front: 200 mm / rear: 200 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss HX LN, alloy, 29"
- Tyres
- front: Schwalbe Albert, Trail, ADDIX Ultra Soft, 29 x 2,6"; rear: Schwalbe Albert, Trail, ADDIX Soft, 29 x 2,6"
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Alloy, width: 800 mm, rise: 30 mm
- Grips
- VP Lock-On Grips
- Stem
- FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0, 40 mm
- Headset
- ACROS ZS56/ZS66 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated
- Saddle
- Focus
- Seatpost
- Post Moderne DP-212, S / M /L / XL: 125 / 170 / 200 / 230 mm, 34,9 mm
Other
- Weight
- 25.1 kg (600 Wh) / 26.1 kg (800 Wh) (size M, without pedals)
- Max system weight
- 150 kg
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
JAM geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handlebar width | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Stem length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Crank length | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| ASeat tube length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| BTop tube length | 576 mm | 608 mm | 636 mm | 668 mm |
| CHead angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| DSeat angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| EChainstay length | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| FBottom bracket drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| GHead tube length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| HFork length | 575 mm | 575 mm | 575 mm | 575 mm |
| IFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| JWheelbase | 1205 mm | 1239 mm | 1268 mm | 1303 mm |
| KStack | 630 mm | 639 mm | 648 mm | 657 mm |
| LReach | 425 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm |
| MStandover height | 783 mm | 783 mm | 783 mm | 783 mm |
Source: Focus.
JAM: builds compared
JAM range →| JAM 7 | JAM 8 | JAM 9 | JAM LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €4,399 | €5,399 | €6,399 | €7,499 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo Silver RC, 160 mm | RockShox Lyrik Select, LinearXL | FOX 36 Performance Elite, Grip X2 | Fox 36 Factory, Grip X2 |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Base | FOX Float X Performance | Fox Float X Factory |
| Derailleur | Shimano Cues | SRAM Eagle 70 | SRAM Eagle 90 | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Brakes | TEKTRO HD-M5141 | SRAM DB8 stealth | TRP EVO Pro | Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120 |
| Wheels | WTB STi30, alloy | — | — | — |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | Bosch Kiox 400C + Mini Remote | Bosch Kiox 400C + Mini Remote | Bosch Kiox 400 + Mini Remote |
| Weight | 25.4 kg | 25.1 kg | 25.1 kg | 24.4 kg |
JAM 8: FAQ
How much does the Focus JAM 8 cost?
€5,399 (RRP Germany, VAT incl. Price with 600 Wh battery; larger-battery version €5,699.). The JAM range runs from €4,399 (JAM 7) to €7,499 (JAM LTD). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Focus JAM 8 weigh?
Focus quotes 25.1 kg. The lightest JAM build is the JAM LTD at 24.4 kg.
What motor and battery does the Focus JAM 8 have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm (120 Nm via eBike Flow app update)). 600 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube; options: 600 Wh / 800 Wh; 250 Wh range extender compatible.
How much suspension travel does the Focus JAM 8 have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Focus JAM 8 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the JAM 8 and the JAM 9?
They share the JAM frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox Lyrik Select vs FOX 36 Performance Elite; shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Base vs FOX Float X Performance; derailleur: SRAM Eagle 70 vs SRAM Eagle 90; price: €5,399 vs €6,399.
