FocusVAM² SL 8.7
- Motor
- Fazua Ride 6060 Nm; 450 W peak
- Battery
- 430 WhFazua 36 V, integrated, removable
- Travel F / R
- 130 / 125 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 19.1 kgManufacturer figure (size M, 430 Wh battery, without pedals)
Overview
The Focus VAM² SL 8.7 (€5,799) is the entry build of the VAM² SL: Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm) with 430 Wh, SR Suntour Raidon 34 fork, Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ shock, Shimano Deore M6100 and Magura MT Trail brakes. Claimed weight is 19.1 kg.
The VAM² SL is Focus's light, efficiency-oriented carbon e-MTB with a flex-pivot rear triangle: 125 mm of rear travel, a 130 mm fork and 29-inch wheels. Focus quotes 2,172 g for the 9-series MAX carbon frame (size M, including linkage and bolts) and offers two head-angle settings (66.5° or 65.5°).
It uses the Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm, 450 W peak) with a fully integrated 430 Wh battery charged via a port on the seat tube. Claimed weights run from 16.3 kg (VAM² SL 9.0) to 19.1 kg (VAM² SL 8.7). These are 2024 model-year builds still listed on Focus's German site.
- Light carbon e-MTB, 125 mm / 130 mm
- Flex-pivot rear triangle
- Fazua Ride 60 with 430 Wh battery
- 16.3–19.1 kg claimed
Gallery
Photos: Focus
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- Carbon technology frame, 125mm F.O.L.D. GEN3 kinematics, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm
- Fork
- SR Suntour Raidon 34, 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake
- Fork travel
- 130 mm
- Rear shock
- Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, 210/50 mm, hardware: 25.0 x 8.0 mm, no Bushing
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Grey
E-system
- Motor
- Ride60
- Battery
- Fazua 36V (430Wh)
- Display
- Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 12-speed
- Chain
- Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed
- Crankset
- Samox EC38 ISIS
- Gearing
- front: 32, rear: 10-51
- Chainring
- Shimano
- Bottom bracket
- Integrated in Drive Unit
Brakes
- Brakes
- front: Magura MT Trail, front: 4-piston; rear: Magura MT Trail, rear: 2-piston
- Front rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear rotor
- 180 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- RaceFace ARC27, 622-27, 32H (front and rear)
- Front hub
- Shimano MT410, 15x110 mm
- Rear hub
- Shimano MT410, 12x148 mm
- Spokes
- Niro, black
- Tyres
- front: Maxxis Dissector, TR, EXO, 29 x 2,4"; rear: Maxxis Rekon MAX, EXO, 29 x 2,4"
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Aluminium, 800 mm, rise: 30 mm, backsweep: 9°
- Grips
- VP VPG-122A
- Stem
- FOCUS C.I.S. 50 mm, 0°, 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
- 19.1 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.
VAM² 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 | 576 mm | 606 mm | 635 mm | 670 mm |
| CHead angle | 65.5° / 66.5° | 65.5° / 66.5° | 65.5° / 66.5° | 65.5° / 66.5° |
| DSeat angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| EChainstay length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| FBottom bracket drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| GHead tube length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| HFork length | 541 mm | 541 mm | 541 mm | 541 mm |
| IFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| JWheelbase | 1155 mm / 1166 mm | 1196 mm / 1185 mm | 1229 mm / 1218 mm | 1267 mm / 1256 mm |
| KStack | 602 mm | 602 mm | 620 mm | 639 mm |
| LReach | 420 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm | 505 mm |
| MStandover height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
Where several values are given, they correspond to the positions: head angle slack / head angle steep. Source: Focus.
VAM² SL: builds compared
VAM² SL range →| VAM² SL 8.7 | VAM² SL 9.8 | VAM² SL 9.9 | VAM² SL 9.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €5,799 | €6,899 | €8,699 | €10,999 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon 34, 110x15 mm | FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29, 110x15 mm | FOX 34 Float Performance Elite 29, 110x15 mm | FOX 34 Float Factory 29, 110x15 mm |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ | FOX Float DPS | FOX Float Performance | FOX Float Factory |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | front: Magura MT Trail | front: Magura MT Trail | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Wheels | RaceFace ARC27, 622-27 | RaceFace ARC27, 622-27 | — | — |
| Display | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control | Fazua LED Hub + Ring Control |
| Weight | 19.1 kg | 18.4 kg | 17.6 kg | 16.3 kg |
VAM² SL 8.7: FAQ
How much does the Focus VAM² SL 8.7 cost?
€5,799 (RRP Germany, VAT incl.). The VAM² SL range runs from €5,799 (VAM² SL 8.7) to €10,999 (VAM² SL 9.0). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Focus VAM² SL 8.7 weigh?
Focus quotes 19.1 kg. The lightest VAM² SL build is the VAM² SL 9.0 at 16.3 kg.
What motor and battery does the Focus VAM² 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 VAM² SL 8.7 have?
130 mm at the fork and 125 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Focus VAM² 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 VAM² SL 8.7 and the VAM² SL 9.8?
They share the VAM² SL frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: SR Suntour Raidon 34 vs FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29; shock: Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ vs FOX Float DPS; derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100 vs Shimano Deore XT M8100; claimed weight: 19.1 kg vs 18.4 kg; price: €5,799 vs €6,899.
