Yamaha-QORE: Free update to 800 W and 105 Nm
Free update to 800 W and 105 Nm
More power for Drive³ Peak and Drive³ Power, at no extra cost. Good news for riders, but we need to look at what it really means on the trail.
QORE, the e-bike ecosystem developed with Yamaha and Brose, has just made a smart move: a free update to increase power and torque on its main motors. Done well, this is exactly what many riders expect from a modern e-bike: an improvement that does not require replacing half the bike.
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Which QORE motors change with the update?
According to the published information, the increase affects the Drive³ Peak and Drive³ Power. The Drive³ Air, aimed more at lightweight bikes, retains its own approach.
| Motor | Before | After | Declared weight | eMTB PRO's view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive³ Peak | 600 W peak / 95 Nm | 800 W peak / 105 Nm | 2.6 kg | The most interesting option for a powerful eMTB. If it manages temperature and energy use well, it could become a serious contender. |
| Drive³ Power | 550 W peak / 85 Nm | 700 W peak / 90 Nm | 2.9 kg | Less explosive than the Peak, but enough for many riders if the software is well refined. |
| Drive³ Air | 400 W / 60 Nm | No change announced in this report | 1.9 kg | Aimed more at lightweight bikes. Here, feel and natural assistance matter more than headline figures. |
The important part: Phased update
This does not look like an update being rushed out all at once. The announced roadmap is phased, which makes sense if the aim is to avoid unusual bugs on real bikes.
Why this matters against Bosch, DJI Avinox and Shimano
The eMTB market is heating up. Bosch has raised the bar with its updates, DJI Avinox has made headlines with very strong figures, and Shimano remains widely used thanks to support and compatibility. In that context, QORE needed to show clearly that it was not “just another system”.
And here's an interesting difference: if you buy a QORE-equipped bike and the manufacturer unlocks more performance through software at no cost, its perceived value rises. Not because the spec sheet looks better, but because riders feel their bike has not become outdated after three months.
More watts do not always mean a better eMTB
Here is the part many catalogues only half explain. A motor may claim 800 W peak power, but what you notice on the trail is how it delivers that power, how long it sustains it, how hot it gets, how much strain it puts on the drivetrain and how much battery it uses when riding hard.
On a short, steep climb, more peak power can help a lot. On a long ride in the heat, with weight, soft-compound tires and limited battery capacity, balance matters. If the motor pushes hard for two minutes but then loses performance or sends consumption soaring, the impressive figure loses its shine.
What QORE riders should monitor
| Point | What to look at | Why it Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Whether it maintains assistance on long climbs. | Useful power is power that does not disappear when the ride gets demanding. |
| Range | Real-world energy consumption in higher assistance modes. | More W can drain the battery faster without good management. |
| Drivetrain | Chain, cassette, chainring and shifting under load. | Misused, 105 Nm can eat through components. |
| Update | Whether the update arrives through the app/dealer without problems. | Free is great; stable is mandatory. |
| Support | Stores and brands that can diagnose QORE. | A powerful motor with no nearby service support can be a nightmare. |
A good move, but the trail will deliver the verdict
I like seeing a brand improve motors already sold without charging riders. That shows respect for the customer. But I do not buy an eMTB for a power figure in a table: I buy it for how it climbs, finds traction, manages its battery and whether someone responds when it fails.
- Positive point: a free update, a clear performance boost and a public schedule.
- Point to check: sustained assistance, energy use and temperature on long rides.
- Key question: which brands will fit QORE to eMTBs that are genuinely interesting for Spain.
Brands already associated with QORE
Names appearing in the QORE ecosystem include BULLS, Pegasus, Hercules, Raymon, HoheAcht, Kettler and Zemo. For eMTB PRO, the interesting question is which models reach Spain or Europe with serious geometry, a good battery and a spec that withstands real-world use.
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