Under 10 Kilograms: Origine Newton[e] E-Road Bike One of the Lightest Ebikes in the World

In hardly any other country in the world – apart from Italy – is the enthusiasm for road cycling as great as it is in France. It is directed towards the heroes and heroines in the saddle, from the past and present, of course the iconic Tour de France, and small but excellent bicycle manufacturers, some of whom are known only to locals and a specialist audience beyond the country’s borders. Origine is one such manufacturer. The name may not ring a bell for many of you yet. That could change with the Origine Newton[e], currently one of the lightest ebikes worldwide.

1. Weight matters on an ebike – especially when under 10 kg
2. New Origine Newton[e] an e-road bike featuring Mahle X20
3. Origine – experts in carbon
4. Mahle X20 rear-wheel drive particularly smooth and responsive
5. Assistance controlled, yet decisive
6. New Origine Newton[e] in six versions – and countless further variations

1. Weight matters on an ebike – especially when under 10 kg

How much an ebike weighs is absolutely secondary. After all, it is powered by an ebike motor. This statement held true in the past and is still valid to a certain degree for ebikes such as cargo bikes or some e-mountain bikes. For e-road bikes, however, it never applied. Here, the aim has been different from the outset. And that is to get as close as possible to the road bike and its dynamics. This is achieved largely through weight. Or not.

The new Origine Newton[e] also meets this challenge. Its remarkable weight of 9.83 kilograms speaks for itself. Hardly any other manufacturer can currently match this. Origine even suggests on its website that this is the lightest ebike in the world. OK, that does seem a bit of a stretch. After all, HPS has produced at least a few one-offs with its e-drive called Watt Assist, partly in collaboration with Lotus and FiftyOne. Their own HPS Domestique Ekar, launched in 2021, weighed just 8.5 kilograms, for example. And models such as the Canyon Endurace:ONfly Sub-10, the Scott Fastlane or the Titanium Zero prototype from Urtopia, shown at CES in 2025, also weigh less than ten kilograms.

2. New Origine Newton[e] an e-road bike featuring Mahle X20

Nevertheless, the Newton[e] is an exceptionally lightweight e-road bike. And the lightest we know of that is in series production. For the ebike system, the manufacturer has opted for the Mahle X20. This is designed to offer you the most natural riding experience possible, where you only switch on the assistance when you actually need it. Until then, this ebike can be ridden just like a bicycle without any additional motor assistance.

3. Origine – experts in carbon

Two factors are primarily responsible for the low weight of this e-road bike: the bike itself, with its frame and wheels on the one hand, and the electric drive on the other. Consequently, Origine and Mahle work together here. Origine’s core expertise lies primarily in frame manufacturing. The company, based in Rouvignies in northern France, has been working with high-quality carbon fibres since 2012. A year later, its first road bike was produced. The range has since expanded to include gravel bikes and mountain bikes with carbon frames.

As the manufacturer’s first ebike, the Newton[e] is based on a completely newly developed frame. This utilises high-modulus fibres, which Origine has now become highly proficient in handling. Its laminate structure has been adapted in those areas where the forces generated by the motor have a particularly significant impact, creating mechanical demands that differ markedly from those of a regular bicycle. Nevertheless, it weighs just 980 grams. According to Origine, it performs as dynamically and reliably, and dampens vibrations as effectively, as the frame of a conventional road bike.

Under its Prymahl brand, Origine supplies the wheels from its own workshop. The rims of the Prymahl C31 Pro are also made of carbon. With their moderate rim height, they should provide you with greater stability and efficiency, particularly on steep climbs and fast descents.

4. Mahle X20 rear-wheel drive particularly smooth and responsive

The second key system component is therefore the Mahle X20. The system comprises a rear hub motor, a battery firmly integrated into the down tube, the control unit fitted to the top tube, and the associated cables and small parts. Together, they weigh in at around 3.2 kilograms.

Around 1.39 kilograms of this is accounted for by the Mahle X20 motor. Designed by the manufacturer specifically for e-road bikes, e-gravel bikes and lightweight urban ebikes, it delivers a peak power output of 275 watts and generates a torque of 65 Newton metres. As is typical for Mahle, it is worth noting that this figure is an equivalent value calculated by the manufacturer using its own formula to allow comparison with the torque of a mid-drive motor. The 65 Newton metres were not measured at the rear wheel.

With the help of sensors for cadence, torque and speed, the motor is able to respond very sensitively to the energy you apply to the pedals. Given such a lightweight ebike, the combination of both will very quickly take you beyond speeds of 25 kilometres per hour. In our experience, the Mahle X20 disengages very quickly and cleanly, so that no power is lost due to residual resistance or similar factors beyond that speed.

5. Assistance controlled, yet decisive

In Mahle’s My Smartbike app, you can easily configure the three assistance levels: Eco, Power and Boost. For each level, you can select what percentage of peak power you want to use, how quickly the motor should respond and how strongly it should accelerate. When paired with a compatible heart rate monitor, it is even possible to link the assistance to specific heart rate zones, allowing you to precisely control your effort whilst riding.

The motor is powered by the Mahle iX2. With 236 watt-hours, the ebike battery does not have huge reserves. Consequently, the maximum range of 100 kilometres expected by Mahle under mixed use appears realistic. An optional range extender, the Mahle eX1, allows the capacity to be increased by a further 171 watt-hours. This significantly extends the range, making longer journeys possible.

6. New Origine Newton[e] in six versions – and countless further variations

Attention all thirsty cyclists: Origine is introducing the Newton[e] as a six-pack. No, not in a can, but in six different configurations – from the Origine Newton[e] M1 to the Origine Newton[e] M6 AXS. Prices range from 4,455 euros for the M1 to 9,250 euros for the M6. Essentially, however, these are merely suggestions. As a direct distributor, the manufacturer is, in fact, a staunch advocate of the custom-made approach. And as such, it allows you to configure the e-road bike very comprehensively online. Colours, gears, brakes, saddle, seatpost, wheels, tyres, cockpit and more are freely selectable. Consequently, you may end up with entirely individual prices. However, if you want the ebike to stay under the ten-kilogram mark, you’ll need to base your choice on the specifications of the top-of-the-range model. By comparison, the entry-level model put together by Origine weighs around 11.5 kilograms.

And if you’re not keen on an e-road bike, you can opt for an e-gravel bike. The manufacturer offers this one too, namely the Newton[e] GR.

Origine Newton[e] for the 2026 season at a glance

• Models: Origine Newton[e] M6 AXS, Origine Newton[e] M5 Di2, Origine Newton[e] M4 AXS, Origine Newton[e] M3 Di2, Origine Newton[e] M2, Origine Newton[e] M1
• Frame: Carbon
• Frame sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Motor: Mahle X20
• Battery: Mahle iX250
• Control unit: Mahle iWoc
• Drivetrain: Sram Red AXS E1, Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, Sram Rival E1 AXS, Shimano 105 R7100, Shimano Tiagra 4720
• Brakes: n/a
• Weight: from 9.8 kg
• Maximum permitted total weight: n/a
• Prices: from 4,455 euros

Suitable products for the Mahle X20 e-drive

Pictures: Mahle Smartbike System; Société Origine Cycles SAS