CUBE Kathmandu Hybrid EXC 800 (2026) Price & Specs: Europe Review
The Cube Kathmandu Hybrid EXC 800 is a premium electric trekking e-bike that's built for everything from city commutes to cross-country adventures. With a Bosch CX motor (100 Nm), 800 Wh PowerTube battery, Shimano XT 12-speed, Fox 34 suspension fork, 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with ABS, dropper seatpost and IC 3.0 integrated carrier — it's essentially everything in one bike.
Full Technical Specifications
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT420 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes with Bosch eBike ABS ($203\text{mm}$ Rotors) |
| Display & Remote | Bosch Kiox 500 Color Display with Bosch LED Handlebar Remote |
| Carrier & Accessories | ACID Integrated Carrier 3.0 (Frame welded), ACID Front Light PRO-E 150 X-Connect |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 800Wh Lithium-Ion (Fully integrated Modular Battery System) |
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Sport AWL, E-Bike Optimized, $100\text{ mm}$ travel with lockout |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 Mid-Drive ($85\text{ Nm}$ base, upgradable to $120\text{ Nm}$ via App) |
| Drivetrain | 1x12-Speed Shimano XT M8100 ShadowPlus Rear Derailleur / Deore Shifters |
| Seatpost | CUBE Dropper Post with Handlebar Remote Lever (Internal Routing) |
| Tires | Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency, Performance Line (55-622) Puncture-Resistant Heavy Duty |
Size:
28-inch
Weight:
Approx. 27.4 kg
Brakes:
Shimano BR-MT420 ABS 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Body Type:
Premium High-End Trekking & Adventure Hybrid Electric Bike
Color:
Cedar / Chrome, Smaragdgrey / Prism
Manufacturing Years:
2026
About This Bike
Simply put, the 2026 model CUBE Kathmandu Hybrid EXC 800 is not an ordinary or normal e-bike. This is a long-touring trekking e-bike with a unique power made by the famous German CUBE brand. For those who want to travel miles and miles at high speed every day, climb steep mountain roads effortlessly, and tour the country and abroad with a fair weight of luggage on the rear carrier on holidays—this is the number one special thing for them. Its real power is hidden in its Bosch company's 5th generation (Gen 5) latest performance line CX motor. This motor can give you a monstrous torque or push starting from 85 Newton-meters and up to a maximum of 120 Newton-meters through the mobile app! Although the bicycle weighs 27.4 kg, its 'aluminum superlight' frame and balancing are so powerful that riding it on a hilly road will make you feel like you are flying in a plane.
The best combination of safety and design
This 2026 model is a real world-saver in terms of design and especially safety. Because this bicycle does not have ordinary brakes, it has Shimano ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) technology like a car! Even if you suddenly press the emergency brake while at high speed, the wheels will not lock and the bicycle will not skid and overturn, but will stop very smoothly. This is a special deal that can save lives in a jam-packed city or on a rainy wet road. In terms of design, all of this has been taken in a way that is hidden completely inside the frame with its handlebar headset. Its rear carrier, or Integrated Carrier 3.0, is attached to the frame in such a way that the mudguard and carrier cannot be separated, which looks quite premium and does not move even when carrying heavy, overweight luggage.
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Why This Model is Best for You?
For those looking for a zero-compromise or top-level e-bike in the European market, there is no better option than this. This bicycle has Bosch's largest 800 watt-hour (800Wh) PowerTube battery. Once fully charged, the rider can easily travel 150 to 200 kilometers in one go without any worries! One of its features is its FOX 34 AWL suspension fork. With this premium air fork with 100 mm travel, no matter how big the potholes or rocky and broken roads are, the shock cannot reach your hands. Moreover, it has a CUBE Dropper Post, which can be raised and lowered while riding by pressing the button on the handlebar, so that when you stop at a signal, your feet can easily touch the ground. With the professional 12-speed Shimano XT gear, gear shifting is as smooth as butter. In a word—a high-tech royal affair that is worth every penny!
Brakes and Gear Control
The real master of the Cube Kathmandu is its brakes and gears. This bicycle has Shimano ABS technology and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes like a car. The advantage of this is that even if you suddenly apply the brakes hard while driving at high speed on wet or sandy roads, the wheels will not skid or you will not fall forward; the bicycle can be straightened smoothly in a straight line. And for the gear, there is a professional 12-speed Shimano XT/Deore system. Its gears change like butter with a gentle gesture of the finger. When climbing steep hills or flyovers, the force of the gear and the motor together gives such a pull that there is no pressure on the legs. And due to special technology, no matter how bumpy the road is, there is no chance of the chain falling or making a rattling noise!
Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: It works like a car brake. Even if you suddenly apply the brakes hard on mud, sand or wet roads, the wheel does not slip or the rider does not fall off the bicycle and fall forward. This ensures maximum safety.
Answer: This huge battery from Bosch can easily cover a distance of about 100 to 200 kilometers on a full charge, depending on the riding mode (Eco, Tour, Turbo).
Answer: The base torque of its Bosch Gen 5 motor is 85 Nm, but it can be updated up to 120 Nm through the Bosch e-Bike Flow App.
Answer: The seat can be lowered by pressing a button on the handlebar, so that when stopped in traffic or at a signal, you can keep your feet flat on the ground without getting off the bike. Pressing the button again brings the seat back to its original position.
Answer: Its heavy-duty frame can easily carry a maximum weight of 160 kg (360 lb) of rider, bike body, and rear cargo.
Answer: It features Shimano's professional-level 12-speed XT and Deore mix drivetrain, which is the world's best gear system for climbing steep hills.
Answer: Yes, thanks to the Cube's modular battery system, you can remove the battery from under the frame with a key and charge it indoors, and it can also be charged while attached to the frame.
Answer: No, it has Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency tires, which are designed for high-speed e-bikes and have excellent puncture resistance.
Answer: It is a premium 100 mm air suspension designed for e-bikes, which absorbs all the big bumps on off-road or bumpy roads like a sponge, making the ride extremely comfortable.
Answer: Yes, thanks to the Bosch Smart System, the bicycle can be digitally locked using a mobile app. A thief will not be able to start the bicycle while it is locked, and a GPS tracking module can also be added to it.
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