FocusVAM² SL 9.8
- 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
- 18.4 kgManufacturer figure (size M, 430 Wh battery, without pedals)
Overview
The Focus VAM² SL 9.8 (€6,899) is a mid-range build of the VAM² SL: Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm) with 430 Wh, FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29 fork, FOX Float DPS shock, Shimano Deore XT M8100 and Magura MT Trail brakes. Claimed weight is 18.4 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
- MAX Carbon technology frame, 125mm F.O.L.D. GEN3 kinematics, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm
- Fork
- FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29, 110x15 mm, 51 mm rake
- Fork travel
- 130 mm
- Rear shock
- FOX Float DPS, 210/50 mm, hardware: 25.0 x 8.0 mm, no Bushing
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- White
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 SLX CS-M7100, 12-speed
- Chain
- Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed
- Crankset
- Rotor eKAPIC RF Link 29
- Gearing
- front: 32, rear: 10-51
- Chainring
- Shimano
- Bottom bracket
- Integrated in Drive Unit
Brakes
- Brakes
- front: Magura MT Trail, 4-piston; rear: Magura MT Trail, 2-piston
- Front rotor
- 203 mm
- Rear rotor
- 203 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- RaceFace ARC27, 622-27, 32H (front and rear)
- Front hub
- Novatec D041, 15x110 mm
- Rear hub
- DT SWISS 370 Hybrid, 12 x 148 mm, Microspline
- Spokes
- Niro, black
- Tyres
- front: Maxxis Dissector, 2.4 Exo, 29 x 2,4"; rear: Maxxis Rekon, 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
- 18.4 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 9.8: FAQ
How much does the Focus VAM² SL 9.8 cost?
€6,899 (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 9.8 weigh?
Focus quotes 18.4 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 9.8 have?
Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm; 450 W peak). 430 Wh battery — fazua 36 V, integrated, removable.
How much suspension travel does the Focus VAM² SL 9.8 have?
130 mm at the fork and 125 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Focus VAM² SL 9.8 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 9.8 and the VAM² SL 9.9?
They share the VAM² SL frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29 vs FOX 34 Float Performance Elite 29; shock: FOX Float DPS vs FOX Float Performance; claimed weight: 18.4 kg vs 17.6 kg; price: €6,899 vs €8,699.
