FocusJAM² SL 8.8
- 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
- 19.7 kgManufacturer figure (size M, 430 Wh battery, without pedals)
Overview
The Focus JAM² SL 8.8 (€6,999) is a mid-range build of the JAM² SL: Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm) with 430 Wh, FOX 36 Float Rhythm 29 E-Bike fork, FOX Float DPS shock, Shimano Deore XT M8100 and Magura MT5 brakes. Claimed weight is 19.7 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
Photos: Focus
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
- FOX 36 Float Rhythm 29 E-Bike, Grip, 110 x 15 mm, 44 mm rake
- Fork travel
- 160 mm
- Rear shock
- FOX Float DPS, 2-position lever, 210/55 mm, hardware: 25.0 x 8.0 mm, no Bushing
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Grey, Yellow
E-system
- Motor
- Ride60
- Battery
- Fazua 36V (430Wh)
- Display
- Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 12-speed
- Chain
- Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed
- Crankset
- Rotor eKAPIC RF Link 29
- Gearing
- front: 32, rear: 10-51
- Chainring
- Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 12-speed
- Bottom bracket
- Integrated in Drive Unit
Brakes
- Brakes
- Magura MT5 (front and rear)
- Front rotor
- 203 mm
- Rear rotor
- 203 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- RaceFace AR30 Offset (front and rear)
- Front hub
- Novatec D041, 15x110 mm
- Rear hub
- Novatec D462, 12x148 mm
- Spokes
- Niro, black
- Tyres
- front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxTerra Exo TR, 29 x 2,5"; rear: Maxxis Dissector, WT 3C MaxxTerra Exo TR, 29 x 2,5"
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Aluminium, 800 mm, rise: 30 mm, backsweep: 9°
- Grips
- Herrmans DD 41B
- 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
- 19.7 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
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handlebar width | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Stem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Seatpost length | 390 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| ASeat tube length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| BTop tube length | 578 mm | 607 mm | 637 mm | 672 mm |
| CHead angle | 64.5° / 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 angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| EChainstay length | 440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm | 440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm | 440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm | 440 mm / 447 mm / 440 mm / 447 mm |
| FBottom bracket drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| GHead tube length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| HFork length | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm |
| IFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| JWheelbase | 1194 mm / 1205 mm / 1201 mm / 1212 mm | 1219 mm / 1230 mm / 1226 mm / 1237 mm | 1252 mm / 1264 mm / 1259 mm / 1271 mm | 1285 mm / 1297 mm / 1292 mm / 1304 mm |
| KStack | 614 mm | 614 mm | 632 mm | 650 mm |
| LReach | 430 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 515 mm |
| MStandover height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 792 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 8.7 | JAM² SL 8.8 | JAM² SL 9.9 | JAM² SL 9.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €6,299 | €6,999 | €8,999 | €11,499 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | DVO Diamond E3, 110x15 mm | FOX 36 Float Rhythm 29 E-Bike, Grip | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 29, Grip 2 | FOX 36 Float Factory 29, Grip 2 |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ | FOX Float DPS | FOX Float X Performance | FOX Float DPS Factory |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | Magura MT5 (front and rear) | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM G2 Ultimate (front and rear) |
| Wheels | RaceFace AR30 Offset (front and rear) | RaceFace AR30 Offset (front and rear) | — | — |
| Display | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control |
| Weight | 20.2 kg | 19.7 kg | 19.2 kg | 17.9 kg |
JAM² SL 8.8: FAQ
How much does the Focus JAM² SL 8.8 cost?
€6,999 (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 8.8 weigh?
Focus quotes 19.7 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 8.8 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 8.8 have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Focus JAM² SL 8.8 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 8.8 and the JAM² SL 9.9?
They share the JAM² SL frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: FOX 36 Float Rhythm 29 E-Bike vs FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 29; shock: FOX Float DPS vs FOX Float X Performance; claimed weight: 19.7 kg vs 19.2 kg; price: €6,999 vs €8,999.
