BMC release a sub-16kg, electric version of its downcountry bike, the Fourstroke AMP LT

Following last week's three bike announcements from BMC, the Swiss brand has launched a fourth bike, the Fourstroke AMP LT. The 120mm downcountry bike uses a TQ motor and BMC is claiming that in its top spec, the new Fourstroke AMP LT weighs in at an incredibly impressive 15.9kg. 

If true, that would make BMC's new e-bike one of the best electric mountain bikes for those looking for a lightweight e-MTB that keeps a similar riding characteristic to a convention bike.

The Fourstroke AMP LT uses much of the same frame design and geometry as the recently redesigned Fourstroke LT as BMC wanted to give the e-MTB much of the same ride quality as the non-motorized version. The geometry of the new bike sits at a contemporary 66.5-degree head angle, a 77-degree seat angle, a 40mm bottom bracket drop and a 457mm reach for a medium. 

Another key consideration when it came to maintaining a natural ride feel was keeping the overall weight low. A big part to play in achieving this was by speccing TQ's HPR50 Drive Unit and 360 Wh battery, which is said to add only 3,900 grams to the overall weight of the bike.

“We always make sure to deliver nothing else than perfection. With the revolutionary power and natural riding feel of the brand-new TQ-HPR50 drive unit, we are sure to amplify the riding experience” Stefan Christ, Head of R&D at BMC.

TQ might be a new name to many riders, but BMC isn't the first brand to spec motors from this German technology manufacturer. Trek uses the same unit on the recently released Fuel EXe and it's likely to show up on more lightweight e-MTBs in the future due to its small size.

BMC Fourstroke specification and availability

We recently got a chance to take the new bike out for a spin, check out our BMC Fourstroke AMP LT LTD first ride review for more details.

BMC will offer the Fourstroke AMP LT in four different spec levels with pricing for the e-bike starting at $7,299 / €6,899 for the AMP LT Three, which will be available in May 2023 for Europe and July 2023 in the US. The AMP LT Two will be available in February 2023 and costs €7,999. In the US the Two will be available from April 2023 and cost $8,999. The AMP LT One should be on sale as soon as December 2022 in Europe for €9,999, although America will need to wait until April and the bike will be priced at $10,999. Lastly, the Fourstroke AMP LT LTD will be available from December 2022 and costs $14,999 or €13,999.

BMC Fourstroke AMP LT LTD

• Suspension: Fox Float 34 SC Factory (120mm) / Fox Float DPS Factory (120mm)
• Drive Unit: TQ-HPR50 Drive Unit
• Groupset: SRAM XX1 AXS drivetrain, 12sp
• Cranks: Praxis Carbon eCrank, 34T
• Brakes: SRAM G2 Ultimate brakes
• Wheelset: DT Swiss XRC 1200 Wheelset
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon 2.4in
• Handlebar: BMC MRB01 Carbon 760mm
• Stem: Truvativ Atmos 7K
• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS dropper
• Saddle: Fizik Antares R5
• Price: $14,999 / €13,999

BMC Fourstroke AMP LT One

• Suspension: RockShox SID SL Select+ (120mm) / RockShox SIDLUXE Select+ (120mm)
• Drive Unit: TQ-HPR50 Drive Unit
• Groupset: SRAM GX AXS drivetrain, 12sp
• Cranks: Praxis Carbon eCrank, 34T
• Brakes: SRAM G2 RSC brakes
• Wheelset: DT Swiss XRC 1501 Wheelset
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon 2.4in
• Handlebar: BMC MRB01 Carbon 760mm
• Stem: Truvativ Atmos 7K
• Seatpost: Bikeyoke Divine
• Saddle: Fizik Antares R5
• Price: $10,999 / €9,999

BMC Fourstroke AMP LT Two

• Suspension: RockShox SID SL Select+ (120mm) / RockShox SIDLUXE Select+ (120mm)
• Drive Unit: TQ-HPR50 Drive Unit
• Groupset: Shimano XT drivetrain, 12sp
• Cranks: Praxis eCrank, 34T
• Brakes: Shimano SLX brakes
• Wheelset: DT Swiss M 1900 Wheelset
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon 2.4in
• Handlebar: BMC MRB03 Carbon 760mm
• Stem: Truvativ Atmos 6K
• Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic
• Saddle: Fizik Antares R7
• Price: $8,999 / €7,999

BMC Fourstroke AMP LT Three

• Suspension: RockShox SID RL (120mm) / RockShox SIDLUXE Select+ (120mm)
• Drive Unit: TQ-HPR50 Drive Unit
• Groupset: Shimano SLX/Deore drivetrain, 12sp
• Cranks: Praxis eCrank, 34T
• Brakes: Shimano SLX brakes
• Wheelset: Alex MD30 and Shimano MT400
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon 2.4in
• Handlebar: BMC MRB03 Carbon 760mm
• Stem: Truvativ Atmos 6K
• Seatpost: BMC MSP03
• Saddle: Fizik Antares R7
• Price: $8,999 / €7,999