Focus JAM² SL 8.7 e-MTB, side view
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Lightweight eMTBTrail
JAM² SL range · 4 builds

FocusJAM² SL 8.7

€6,299RRP Germany, VAT incl.
Motor
Fazua Ride 6060 Nm; 450 W peak
Battery
430 WhFazua 36 V, integrated, removable
Travel F / R
160 / 150 mm
Wheels
29"
Frame
Carbon
Weight
20.2 kgManufacturer figure (size M, 430 Wh battery, without pedals)

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Overview

The Focus JAM² SL 8.7 (€6,299) is the entry build of the JAM² SL: Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm) with 430 Wh, DVO Diamond E3 fork, Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ shock, SRAM NX Eagle and SRAM DB8 brakes. Claimed weight is 20.2 kg.

The JAM² SL is Focus's light carbon e-MTB: a carbon frame (MAX carbon on the 9-series) with 150 mm of F.O.L.D. GEN3 rear travel, a 160 mm fork and 29-inch wheels, powered by the Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm, 450 W peak) with a 430 Wh battery fully integrated in the down tube.

The head angle (65.5° or 64.5°) and chainstay length (440 or 447 mm) are adjustable via flip chips. Claimed weights run from 17.9 kg (JAM² SL 9.0) to 20.2 kg (JAM² SL 8.7). These builds are from the 2023 model year and are still listed on Focus's German site.

  • Light carbon e-MTB, 150 mm / 160 mm
  • Fazua Ride 60: 60 Nm, 450 W peak
  • 430 Wh integrated battery
  • Adjustable head angle and chainstay

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
Carbon technology frame, 150mm F.O.L.D. GEN3 kinematics, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm
Fork
DVO Diamond E3, 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake
Fork travel
160 mm
Rear shock
Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, 210/55 mm, hardware: 25,0 x 8.0 mm, no Bushing
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Colours
Green, Grey

E-system

Motor
Ride60
Battery
Fazua 36V (430Wh)
Display
Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control

Drivetrain

Shifter
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
Samox EC40 ISIS
Gearing
front: 32, rear: 11-50
Chainring
SRAM
Bottom bracket
Integrated in Drive Unit

Brakes

Brakes
SRAM DB8, 4-piston, hydraulic disc brake (front and rear)
Front rotor
200 mm
Rear rotor
200 mm

Wheels & tyres

Rims
RaceFace AR30 Offset (front and rear)
Front hub
Novatec D041, 15x110 mm thru axle
Rear hub
Novatec D462, 12x148 mm
Spokes
Niro, black
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO, 29 x 2,5" (front and rear)

Cockpit

Handlebar
Aluminium, 800 mm, rise: 30 mm, backsweep: 9°
Grips
FOCUS Locker SL
Stem
FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 MTB , 35 mm, aluminium
Headset
ACROS ZS56/ZS56 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated, 1.5/1.5" angle headset
Saddle
fi'zi:k Taiga
Seatpost
Post Moderne dropper post PM-MT171, 31.6 mm

Other

Weight
20.2 kg (430 Wh) (size M, without pedals)
Max system weight
135 kg

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

JAM² SL geometry

SizeSMLXL
Handlebar width800 mm800 mm800 mm800 mm
Stem length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Crank length165 mm165 mm165 mm165 mm
Seatpost length390 mm440 mm480 mm480 mm
ASeat tube length390 mm420 mm440 mm460 mm
BTop tube length578 mm607 mm637 mm672 mm
CHead angle64.5° / 64.5° / 65.5° / 65.5°64.5° / 64.5° / 65.5° / 65.5°64.5° / 64.5° / 65.5° / 65.5°64.5° / 64.5° / 65.5° / 65.5°
DSeat angle76.5°76.5°76.5°76.5°
EChainstay length440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm
FBottom bracket drop25 mm25 mm25 mm30 mm
GHead tube length100 mm100 mm120 mm140 mm
HFork length571 mm571 mm571 mm571 mm
IFork offset44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
JWheelbase1194 mm / 1205 mm / 1201 mm / 1212 mm1219 mm / 1230 mm / 1226 mm / 1237 mm1252 mm / 1264 mm / 1259 mm / 1271 mm1285 mm / 1297 mm / 1292 mm / 1304 mm
KStack614 mm614 mm632 mm650 mm
LReach430 mm460 mm485 mm515 mm
MStandover height790 mm790 mm790 mm792 mm

Where several values are given, they correspond to the positions: head angle slack, chainstay short / head angle slack, chainstay long / head angle steep, chainstay short / head angle steep, chainstay long. Source: Focus.

JAM² SL: builds compared

JAM² SL range →
JAM² SL 8.7JAM² SL 8.8JAM² SL 9.9JAM² SL 9.0
Price€6,299€6,999€8,999€11,499
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkDVO Diamond E3, 110x15 mmFOX 36 Float Rhythm 29 E-Bike, GripFOX 36 Float Performance Elite 29, Grip 2FOX 36 Float Factory 29, Grip 2
ShockRock Shox Deluxe Select+FOX Float DPSFOX Float X PerformanceFOX Float DPS Factory
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleShimano Deore XT M8100Shimano Deore XT M8100SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS
BrakesSRAM DB8Magura MT5 (front and rear)Shimano XT M8120SRAM G2 Ultimate (front and rear)
WheelsRaceFace AR30 Offset (front and rear)RaceFace AR30 Offset (front and rear)——
DisplayFazua LED Hub + Ring ControlFazua LED Hub + Ring ControlFazua LED Hub + Ring ControlFazua LED Hub + Ring Control
Weight20.2 kg19.7 kg19.2 kg17.9 kg

JAM² SL 8.7: FAQ

How much does the Focus JAM² SL 8.7 cost?

€6,299 (RRP Germany, VAT incl.). The JAM² SL range runs from €6,299 (JAM² SL 8.7) to €11,499 (JAM² SL 9.0). Prices vary by country and dealer.

How much does the Focus JAM² SL 8.7 weigh?

Focus quotes 20.2 kg. The lightest JAM² SL build is the JAM² SL 9.0 at 17.9 kg.

What motor and battery does the Focus JAM² SL 8.7 have?

Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm; 450 W peak). 430 Wh battery — fazua 36 V, integrated, removable.

How much suspension travel does the Focus JAM² SL 8.7 have?

160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.

What sizes does the Focus JAM² SL 8.7 come in?

S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the JAM² SL 8.7 and the JAM² SL 8.8?

They share the JAM² SL frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: DVO Diamond E3 vs FOX 36 Float Rhythm 29 E-Bike; shock: Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ vs FOX Float DPS; derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle vs Shimano Deore XT M8100; claimed weight: 20.2 kg vs 19.7 kg; price: €6,299 vs €6,999.

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