Back in late 2025, Aventon had already announced its intention to start selling its own ebikes in Germany. Now, the Aventon Current is the first e-mountain bike to hit the European market. This model is not only the manufacturer’s very first full-suspension e-MTB. It also marks a significant turning point in the US company’s product range.
1. More expensive and lighter for success in Europe?
2. Aventon Current featuring new MTB-specific firmware
3. Aventon strong on safety features
4. Aventon Ultro X motor with plenty of power for the new e-mountain bike
5. Turbo followed by Boost
6. Battery promises long range with a long charging time
7. Aventon Current: E-mountain bike in triplicate
1. More expensive and lighter for success in Europe?
Aventon has been manufacturing ebikes since 2018. From the outset, the focus has been on a market segment where prices range between $1,500 and $3,000. The target audience includes both people who only use ebikes occasionally and therefore do not want to spend too much money on them, as well as those who simply cannot afford high-priced models. Before the launch of the Aventon Current, the Aventon Aventure M, priced at $2,899, was the most expensive ebike in the range. The $5,999 price tag for the Current EXP represents an increase of more than 100 per cent.
However, aside from the purchase price, the Aventon Current also marks a first in terms of the type of ebike. Until now, weight has played a secondary role for the manufacturer. Only the Soltera 3 ADV, an urban speedster without a rear rack, mudguards or a side stand, weighs significantly under 20 kilograms. A compact bike like the Abound SR, on the other hand, tips the scales at around 35 kilograms. This means it will hardly make a dent in a weight-sensitive market like Europe. Aventon is well aware of this. Consequently, the company is turning to carbon and lightweight aluminium for the first time. As a result, the top-of-the-range Current EXP in size L comes in at a very respectable 24 kilograms.
Basically, Aventon’s strategy for venturing into the European market seems to be on the right track. Following the Aventon Trava, a touring and trekking ebike that isn’t even available on the North American market yet, the manufacturer is now launching its most European e-mountain bike. The full-suspension model, with 140 millimetres of rear travel and 150 millimetres at the fork, plus 29-inch wheels, positions itself as a trail bike in a segment that sells well on this side of the Atlantic. There’s also little to fault in terms of motor and battery performance.
2. Aventon Current featuring new MTB-specific firmware
Some of you might be surprised to learn just how advanced Aventon’s ebike system is. It controls various smart features via the so-called Aventon Control Unit (ACU). Two of these, Wheel Lift Control and Jump Tracking, have been specifically developed as part of new firmware for the launch of the Current. The same applies to the motor overrun, which you can adjust as a percentage in the Aventon app.
Behind Wheel Lift Control lies an algorithm designed to prevent the front wheel from losing contact with the ground on particularly steep climbs. To do this, a sensor on the bike constantly measures the angle of the terrain. As soon as the climb reaches a certain angle, the system intervenes. The steeper the hill becomes, the more it reduces the maximum torque at the rear wheel. The reduced drive ensures the front wheel stays securely on the trail. You can adjust Wheel Lift Control across five sensitivity levels.
With Jump Tracking, on the other hand, you can track how far you’ve jumped on your ebike and how long you were airborne. The system records the data automatically, so you can review it later at your leisure when you take another look at your ride recording. Sure, this one is purely a gimmick that isn’t strictly necessary for ebike riding. However, the feature is symbolic of the riding experience Aventon aims to offer you. And then everyone can decide for themselves whether that’s important to them.
3. Aventon strong on safety features
There is likely to be greater consensus on features such as the electronic anti-theft system with its accompanying alarm function. Via the display integrated into the top tube of the Aventon Current or the app, you can digitally lock the ebike and thus deactivate the electric drive. If unauthorised third parties attempt to move the ebike from that point onwards, the system sends a message to your smartphone. If you wish, you can also protect the ebike from unauthorised access with a four-digit code. You enter the code on the display, and only then can the ebike system be reactivated.
The ebike’s current location is displayed thanks to a GPS tracker. This not only enables the aforementioned route recording but is also key to geofencing. If you wish to define specific areas beyond which your Current must not be ridden, you can do so in the app. If someone leaves this area on the ebike, the ebike system will cease to function.
Thanks to 4G connectivity, all these functions can be set remotely via the app on your smartphone.
4. Aventon Ultro X motor with plenty of power for the new e-mountain bike
The new motor fitted to the Current underlines just how seriously Aventon is taking its entry into the market. The Aventon Ultro X is a mid-drive motor that the manufacturer has developed in collaboration with Gobao. The model essentially follows the same principle we have been familiar with for years from Giant and Yamaha, or from Specialized and Brose. In this case, the software – including all motor mapping and the firmware – comes from Aventon, whilst Gobao provides the hardware. Although the name Gobao may not be familiar to everyone, it stands for the necessary expertise. The Chinese manufacturer began developing its own drive systems in 2019. It is currently collaborating with, amongst others, the ebike manufacturer Hepha, based near Munich.
In terms of size and weight, the Aventon Ultro X is similar to well-known models such as the Bosch Performance Line CX or the Shimano EP801. This means it is neither as small nor as light as an Avinox M1. Otherwise, however, it fits seamlessly into the ranks of full-power motors. The same applies to its performance. Designed for use on pedelecs, it delivers 250 watts in continuous operation and provides assistance up to a speed of 25 kilometres per hour. At peak power, however, output surges to 750 watts. In doing so, the Ultro X generates a torque of 110 Newton-metres. Thanks to its 400 per cent assistance, it quadruples the power you apply to the pedals yourself.
5. Turbo followed by Boost
But that’s not all. Like comparable motors, the Aventon Ultro X also features a Boost mode. With this assistance level, you can tackle particularly challenging sections of the trails. In Boost mode, the motor delivers a peak power of 850 watts and a torque of 120 Newton-metres for 30 seconds. The assistance increases to 500 per cent for this short period. However, this extra power boost comes at a price. Firstly, Aventon requires the motor to undergo a five-minute cool-down phase afterwards. Secondly, you’ll likely notice the motor’s exertion reflected in the significantly reduced battery level.
With Eco, Trail and Turbo, there are three standard assistance levels. If you include the Boost mode and Auto mode as equivalent, this gives a total of five riding modes. The first three can certainly be adjusted in the app.
Aventon Ultro X at a glance
- Continuous power: 250 watts
- Peak power: up to 750 watts (850 watts in Boost mode)
- Assistance up to: 25 km/h
- Torque: maximum 110 Nm (120 Nm in Boost mode)
- Max. assistance: 400 % (500 % in Boost mode)
- Weight: approx. 2.85 kg
6. Battery promises long range with a long charging time
The ebike motor draws its power from the battery integrated into the down tube. This is not specifically named on Aventon’s spec sheet. The manufacturer developed it in collaboration with Greenway. The cells in the battery are supplied by Samsung. According to Aventon, the battery’s capacity of around 800 watt-hours is sufficient for a maximum range of 168 kilometres. This figure seems enormously high.It presumably refers to riding on flat terrain in the lowest assistance level with a low body weight, virtually no additional luggage and optimal weather conditions.
To remove the battery, which weighs just over four kilograms, you must not only remove the battery cover but also loosen three screws. So, allow a few extra seconds for this. If the ebike battery is completely flat and you want to charge it fully, these few seconds won’t make much difference. After all, charging with the standard charger is expected to take around six hours.
7. Aventon Current: E-mountain bike in triplicate
When we talk about the new Aventon Current, we’re actually talking about three e-mountain bikes. The range includes the Aventon Current EXP, the Aventon Current ADV and the Aventon Current REC. Their characteristics differ quite significantly in some respects. What they all have in common, however, is that their admittedly very affordable prices are lower than those of many competitors for a reason. Components such as the suspension fork, shock, dropper seat post, drivetrain and brakes are generally entry-level. You’ll rarely find technical sophistication or minimal weight here. Instead, the focus is on solid components that cover basic needs and function quite reliably.
On the top-of-the-range model, the Aventon Current EXP, this is evident, for example, when looking at the electronic gear system. The AXS S1000 transmission fitted there is the simplest model currently offered by Sram. At the same time, it is, of course, powered directly by the main battery, so you don’t need to worry about charging additional batteries. The frame of the Current EXP is half carbon and half aluminium. Carbon is used for the front triangle, whilst aluminium is used for the rear triangle. At a price of 5,499 euros, the overall package is likely to appeal to those who are keen to ride the lightest possible Current whilst still wanting electronic shifting.
For a full 1,000 euros less, you get the Aventon Current ADV. The price of 4,499 euros is primarily due to the aluminium frame and mechanical gearshift. The brakes and suspension system are also more basic. Furthermore, the weight increases by around one kilogram to 25.4 kilograms.
Whilst Aventon has designed the Current EXP and the Current ADV as pure e-mountain bikes, the Aventon Current REC is aimed at people who wish to combine off-road riding more closely with riding on public roads. Other manufacturers might have opted for the SUV ebike category for this model. In any case, it combines a slightly less powerful motor, the Aventon Ultro S+, with a travel reduced by ten millimetres on the suspension fork, tyres better suited to road use, and features such as lights, mudguards, a rear rack and a side stand. Understandably, the weight increases further to 27 kilograms. However, for 3,499 euros, the manufacturer offers a very versatile ebike that you can essentially use just as well for commuting to work as for a long trekking tour through the woods at the weekend.
Aventon Current 2026 at a glance
- Models: Aventon Current EXP, Aventon Current ADV, Aventon Current REC
- Frame: Carbon/aluminium, aluminium
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Suspension fork: RockShox Lyrik Select, RockShox Psylo Gold, X-Fusion E-Slide Boost RC
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, RockShox Deluxe Select+, X-Fusion O2 Pro RL
- Motor: Aventon Ultro X, Aventon Ultro S+
- Battery: Aventon integrated battery, 800 Wh
- Display: Aventon top tube display with touchscreen
- Control unit: Aventon control unit with two buttons
- Drivetrain: SRAM AXS S1000 transmission, SRAM Eagle 70 transmission, Shimano Cues U6000
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Base, SRAM DB8 Stealth, Magura Louise
- Weight: from 24 kg (Frame size L)
- Maximum permitted total weight: 150 kg
- Colours: Midnight Black, Camouflage, Blue Onyx
- Price: from 3,499 euros
Pictures: Ride Aventon Germany GmbH