The Orbea Rise was always the bike for people who wanted an e-MTB that still rides like a mountain bike. The third generation keeps that idea and gets a lot more muscle: it's one of the first bikes with Shimano's new EP810 motor, and it now comes in two versions built on the same carbon frame.
Orbea Rise SL and Rise LT
The Rise SL is the trail bike: 140 mm at both ends, 29-inch wheels only, a 65° head angle and a 78° seat angle. Complete bikes weigh around 17 kg.
The Rise LT uses a longer 210x55 mm shock for 150 mm of rear travel and a 160 mm fork. It has a flip chip for a 64° or 64.5° head angle, can run a mixed 29/27.5-inch setup with a separate shock extender, and is offered with air or coil shocks. It weighs around 18 kg. Every size of both bikes gets 443 mm chainstays.
EP810 with Orbea's own firmware
As on its other e-MTBs, Orbea runs its own software on the motor. There are two base tunes you can switch between on the bike, RS and RS+. Both deliver power progressively, so you only see the top figures when you push hard yourself. With RS+ the EP810 peaks at 100 Nm and 600 W, less than the 750 W Shimano quotes for the motor, which helps range and keeps the ride feel natural. The motor itself weighs 2.3 kg.
Batteries carry over from the old Rise: 420 Wh (1.9 kg) or 630 Wh (2.9 kg), plus a 210 Wh range extender that fits in the bottle cage and weighs 1 kg. There's no display. You control everything with Orbea's wired HMI remote, the same one as on the Wild and Rallon, which also works the electronic dropper on builds that have it.
Orbea Rise SL vs Rise LT
| Rise SL | Rise LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel (rear / fork) | 140 / 140 mm | 150 / 160 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" or 29/27.5" |
| Head angle | 65° | 64-64.5° |
| Reach (S-XL) | 440-515 mm | 435-505 mm |
| Shock | Air, 210x50 mm | Air or coil, 210x55 mm |
| Weight | ~17 kg | ~18 kg |
| Carbon builds (Spain) | €5,699-10,999 | €5,999-10,999 |
Builds and prices
Orbea lists four carbon builds per model with the EP810 in Spain. The Rise SL starts with the M30 at €5,699 and tops out with the M-LTD RS at €10,999. The Rise LT runs from the M30 at €5,999 to the M-LTD RS at €10,999, the only stock LT with a FOX DHX coil shock. As usual with Orbea, you can change almost every part in the MyO configurator. Orbea's site shows delivery from January 2027.
The cheaper aluminium Rise H models stay in the range with Shimano's EP600 motor, so check the motor before you order.
First impressions from the press
Pinkbike rode a pre-production Rise LT and liked how close it gets to full-power climbing without the weight. The tester got about 24 km and 1,200 m of climbing from the 420 Wh battery in the two strongest modes, and noted some motor noise and clutch knock, which Orbea says should be quieter on production bikes.
Frequently asked questions
What motor does the 2027 Orbea Rise use?
The carbon Rise SL and Rise LT use Shimano's new EP810 with Orbea's RS firmware. With the RS+ tune it peaks at 100 Nm and 600 W.
What is the difference between the Rise SL and Rise LT?
Both share one carbon frame. The SL has 140 mm of travel front and rear and 29-inch wheels; the LT has 150 mm rear, a 160 mm fork, a flip chip and an optional mixed-wheel setup.
How much does the new Orbea Rise weigh?
Around 17 kg for the Rise SL and 18 kg for the Rise LT, depending on the build and battery.
How much does the 2027 Orbea Rise cost?
In Spain the carbon EP810 builds cost €5,699 to €10,999 for the SL and €5,999 to €10,999 for the LT.
Which batteries are available?
420 Wh or 630 Wh internal batteries, plus a 210 Wh range extender for the bottle cage.
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