Do you want a full-power ebike, or something lighter? Cannondale says ‘why not both?’ with their newest eMTB, the all-new Moterra SL. Claiming to be the lightest full-power ebike ever, the Moterra SL looks to be packed with potential.
What does full-power mean?

Cannondale is clearly making a bold claim here, so they clarify it in the press release with an asterisk. Specifically, they’re saying this is the lightest e-bike with at least 85nm of torque and a battery capacity of at least 600Wh.
That battery is a big part of what makes the Moterra SL as light as it is. Cannondale claims to be using “special cells that store more power per kilo than ever before”, which allows them to create a 601Wh battery that weighs just 3.1kg including the wiring harness. This battery it said to provide up to 43miles of range.
Just how light is the “lightest full-power eMTB”? Cannondale states the Moterra SL is as light as 19.5kg / 43lbs for the LAB71 build. The SL1 complete weight is listed as 19.7kg / 43.43lb while the SL2 is listed as 20.6kg /45.41lb.
Shimano Motor


That battery is paired with a Shimano EP801 drive unit which offers 85nm of torque and 600 watts of max power with custom-tuned ride modes. Cannondale claims that the Trail mode is now ideal for riding with friends on lightweight e-bikes, while Boost mode ramps up the power for riding with other full-power e-bikes. There are also Eco and Turbo modes that expand that range even further. The motor is controlled through a button on the top tube, and a Shimano display is included on the bars.
Flex Stays and Wild Geometry




Moterra SL Geometry

Additional Frame Details




Pricing & Availability

