FocusTHRON 8
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX85 Nm (120 Nm via eBike Flow app update)
- Battery
- 720 WhBosch PowerTube; options: 720 Wh / 800 Wh; 250 Wh range extender compatible
- Travel F / R
- 150 / 140 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Alloy
- Weight
- 25.4 kgManufacturer figure (size M, 720 Wh battery, without pedals)
Overview
The Focus THRON 8 (€4,699) is a mid-range build of the THRON: Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm) with 720 Wh, RockShox Psylo Silver RC fork, RockShox Deluxe Select shock, Shimano Deore and Shimano MT420 brakes. Claimed weight is 25.4 kg.
The THRON is Focus's aluminium trail e-MTB for long rides: 140 mm of F.O.L.D. rear travel, a 150 mm fork, 29-inch wheels and 4-piston brakes with 203 mm rotors on every build. The THRON 9 adds Bosch ABS with Magura Louise Elite brakes; the THRON 8 and 9 have an integrated rear light and a pre-installed front-light cable.
All builds use the Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm, 120 Nm via app update) with a 720 Wh or 800 Wh battery and are compatible with the 250 Wh range extender (up to 1,050 Wh). A USB-C port on the top tube, a hidden AirTag/Chipolo holder and a dropper post are standard. Claimed weights are 25.4–26.5 kg (size M, 720 Wh).
- 140 mm rear / 150 mm fork, 29-inch
- Bosch Performance Line CX, 720 or 800 Wh
- Bosch ABS on the THRON 9
- USB-C port, AirTag holder, dropper post
Gallery
Photos: Focus
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- 7005 hydroformed aluminium, 140 mm F.O.L.D. kinematics, 148x12 mm thru axle, Post Mount 180 mm
- Special features
- Hidden AirTag or Chipolo holder, USB-C charging port, Integrated rear light, Front light cable pre-installed
- Fork
- RockShox Psylo Silver RC, 150 mm
- Rear shock
- RockShox Deluxe Select, DebonAir+, 140 mm
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Blue, Green
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX, 85 NM, 120 NM update via Flow App
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion (720 Wh) or Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion (800 Wh)
- Display
- Bosch Purion 200
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- Shimano Deore
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore, 12-speed
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-M6200, 10-51T
- Chain
- Shimano CN-M6100
- Crankset
- Samox, 165 mm
- Chainring
- Samox, 36 T
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano MT420, 4-piston (front and rear)
- Rotors
- Shimano SM-RT64, front: 203 mm / rear: 203 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- WTB STi30, alloy, 29" (front and rear)
- Front hub
- Shimano HB-TC500
- Rear hub
- Shimano FH-TC500
- Tyres
- Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO, 29 x 2,5" (front and rear)
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Alloy, width: 800 mm, rise: 30 mm
- Grips
- VP Lock-On Grips
- Stem
- FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0, 50 mm
- Headset
- ACROS ZS56/ZS66 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated
- Saddle
- Focus
- Seatpost
- Post Moderne DP-212, S / M /L / XL: 125 / 150 / 170 / 200 mm, 34,9 mm
Other
- Weight
- 25.4 kg (720 Wh) / 26.4 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.
THRON 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 |
| ASeat tube length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| BTop tube length | 580 mm | 612 mm | 649 mm | 672 mm |
| CHead angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| DSeat angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| EChainstay length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| FBottom bracket drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| GHead tube length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| HFork length | 570 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm |
| IFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| JWheelbase | 1187 mm | 1221 mm | 1250 mm | 1285 mm |
| KStack | 637 mm | 646 mm | 655 mm | 664 mm |
| LReach | 415 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| MStandover height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
Source: Focus.
THRON: builds compared
THRON range →| THRON 7 | THRON 8 | THRON 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €3,699 | €4,699 | €5,699 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | SR SUNTOUR XCR 36 X Boost, 150 mm | RockShox Psylo Silver RC, 150 mm | FOX 36 AWL HD Sport, Rail 2.0 R |
| Shock | SR SUNTOUR Edge-X R | RockShox Deluxe Select | FOX Float Rhythm |
| Derailleur | Shimano Cues | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore M7200 |
| Brakes | TEKTRO Gemini SL | Shimano MT420 | MAGURA Louise Elite |
| Wheels | WTB STi30, alloy | WTB STi30, alloy | WTB STi30, alloy |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | Bosch Purion 200 | Bosch Kiox 300 + LED Controller |
| Weight | 26.5 kg | 25.4 kg | 25.7 kg |
THRON 8: FAQ
How much does the Focus THRON 8 cost?
€4,699 (RRP Germany, VAT incl. Price with 720 Wh battery; larger-battery version €4,999.). The THRON range runs from €3,699 (THRON 7) to €5,699 (THRON 9). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Focus THRON 8 weigh?
Focus quotes 25.4 kg. It is the lightest build of the THRON.
What motor and battery does the Focus THRON 8 have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm (120 Nm via eBike Flow app update)). 720 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube; options: 720 Wh / 800 Wh; 250 Wh range extender compatible.
How much suspension travel does the Focus THRON 8 have?
150 mm at the fork and 140 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Focus THRON 8 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the THRON 8 and the THRON 9?
They share the THRON frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox Psylo Silver RC vs FOX 36 AWL HD Sport; shock: RockShox Deluxe Select vs FOX Float Rhythm; derailleur: Shimano Deore vs Shimano Deore M7200; claimed weight: 25.4 kg vs 25.7 kg; price: €4,699 vs €5,699.
