MoustacheClutch 160.8
- Motor
- Pinion MGU85-160 Nm
- Battery
- 780 WhMoustache integrated battery
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 160 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Alloy
- Weight
- 26.9 kgManufacturer figure (780 Wh version; same figure listed for all sizes)
Overview
The Moustache Clutch 160.8 (€6,499) is a mid-range build of the Clutch: Pinion MGU (85-160 Nm) with 780 Wh, RockShox ZEB fork, RockShox Vivid shock, Pinion 12-speed gearbox with Gates belt and Magura MT5 brakes. Claimed weight is 26.9 kg.
The Clutch is Moustache's alloy full-suspension e-MTB built around the Pinion MGU, a sealed motor-and-gearbox unit with 12 integrated, electronically shifted gears (600 % range) and 85–160 Nm, fed by an integrated 780 Wh Moustache battery and driven by a Gates CDX belt. It rolls on mixed wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear).
The Clutch 160 builds have 160 mm of rear travel and a 170 mm RockShox ZEB fork; the Clutch 150.7 has 150 mm front and rear. Shifting can be manual, automatic (Auto Shift / Auto Shift Pro) or Pre Select, controlled via the Pinion TE1 trigger, FIT Remote Pure and a FIT Master Node display in the top tube; the gearbox needs an oil change every 10,000 km.
- Pinion MGU: 12-speed gearbox, 85-160 Nm
- 780 Wh integrated battery
- Gates CDX belt drive
- Mixed wheels, 150 or 160 mm travel
Gallery
Photos: Moustache
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Slab Grey glossy / Dune matt
- Frame
- Clutch, 6061 T4-T6 alloy, 160mm travel, custom integration of Moustache Batterie and Pinion MGU, internal cable routing, 12x148mm, Boost, 29"/27.5" Mullet wheel configuration
- Fork
- RockShox, ZEB, Select, DebonAir+ spring w/external rebound and compression, 170mm travel, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm offset, mini-fender compatible
- Rear shock
- Rockshox, Vivid, Select, 2 positions lever and rebound adjustement, Moustache tune, 230-65mm, 160mm travel
E-system
- Motor
- Pinion MGU, integrated 12 speed, 85-160Nm
- Battery
- Moustache 780Wh
- Charger
- FIT, 4.8Ah
- Display
- FIT, Master Node Display
- Remote
- FIT Remote Pure with control ring and function button
- Assist modes
- Eco, Flow, Flex, Fly
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- Pinion TE1 E-Trigger
- Chainring
- Gates, Carbon Drive 39T
- Rear sprocket
- Gates, CDX Carbon Drive 39T
- Belt
- Gates, CDX belt, clean, smooth and resistant
- Cranks
- Pinion, alloy 160mm
Brakes
- Front brake
- Magura, MT5, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons
- Rear brake
- Magura, MT5, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons
- Front rotor
- Magura, MDR-C, 203mm
- Rear rotor
- Magura, MDR-C, 203mm
Wheels & tyres
- Front hub
- Moustache, 28H, 15x110mm, thru axle
- Rear hub
- Moustache by Mavic, 28H, ID360, 12x148mm, thru axle
- Rims
- Front: Moustache, asymmetric, alloy 6061E, welded, double wall, 28 holes, 29'', internal width 30mm, mounted with Tubeless valves & flap, brass nuts with locking ''Blue Nylon'' insert; rear: Moustache, asymmetric, alloy 6061E, welded, double wall, 28 holes, 27,5'', internal width 30mm, mounted with Tubeless valves & flap, brass nuts with locking ''Blue Nylon'' insert
- Front tyre
- Maxxis, Assegai, 29x2.50, foldable, 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR (Tubeless Ready)
- Rear tyre
- Maxxis, Assegai, 27.5x2.50, foldable, 3C MaxxGrip / DD / TR (Tubeless Ready)
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Moustache, alloy, 780mm, 35mm, 30mm rise, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep
- Stem
- Moustache, alloy, 3D forged, 40mm
- Headset
- Acros, AZF-725, sealed bearings, internal routing, integrated multi-tool
- Grips
- SB3, Hornet
- Saddle
- Selle Royal, SRX
- Seatpost
- KS, Rage-i, dropper-post w/ Shimano remote lever, 31.6mm, 125mm
- Seat clamp
- Moustache, alloy, 38.6mm, integrated light
Other
- Front light
- Front light cable pre-installed in the frame, Supernova compatible plug
- Bell
- Spanninga Minibell Black
- Pedals
- alloy platform with reflectors
- Max. total weight
- 150 kg
- Warranty
- 5 years frame and fork Moustache Bikes - 2 years motor, battery
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Clutch geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STSeat tube | 370 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| TTTop tube | 580 mm | 607 mm | 631 mm | 657 mm |
| RCChainstay (rear center) | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| HTHead tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| WBWheelbase | 1224 mm | 1253 mm | 1282 mm | 1310 mm |
| BBBB height | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm |
| SASeat angle | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| HAHead angle | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° |
| Reach | 435 mm | 460 mm | 480 mm | 504 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 637 mm | 652 mm | 660 mm |
| SOStandover | 806 mm | 806 mm | 806 mm | 806 mm |
Clutch 160 geometry chart. Source: Moustache (transcribed from the official geometry chart image).
Clutch: builds compared
Clutch range →| Clutch 150.7 | Clutch 160.8 | Clutch 160.9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €5,999 | €6,499 | €7,499 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox, PSYLO Silver RC | RockShox, ZEB | RockShox, ZEB |
| Shock | Moustache | Rockshox | Rockshox |
| Brakes | Magura | Magura | Magura |
| Wheels | Front: Moustache, asymmetric | Front: Moustache, asymmetric | Front: Mavic, XM1030 |
| Display | FIT | FIT | FIT |
| Weight | 27 kg | 26.9 kg | 27.4 kg |
Clutch 160.8: FAQ
How much does the Moustache Clutch 160.8 cost?
€6,499 (RRP France, VAT incl.). The Clutch range runs from €5,999 (Clutch 150.7) to €7,499 (Clutch 160.9). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Moustache Clutch 160.8 weigh?
Moustache quotes 26.9 kg. It is the lightest build of the Clutch.
What motor and battery does the Moustache Clutch 160.8 have?
Pinion MGU (85-160 Nm). 780 Wh battery — moustache integrated battery.
How much suspension travel does the Moustache Clutch 160.8 have?
170 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Moustache Clutch 160.8 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Clutch 160.8 and the Clutch 160.9?
They share the Clutch frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — claimed weight: 26.9 kg vs 27.4 kg; price: €6,499 vs €7,499.
