Mako Hybrid GT 2024

The Berria Mako Hybrid GT 2025 is a Spanish-built carbon all-mountain eMTB powered by the niche Polini E-P3+ MX motor and a 720 Wh removable Samsung pack. Headline numbers: 90 Nm of torque, a claimed 600 W peak, 160 mm front and 151 mm rear travel, a 22.8 kg quoted weight and a 64.8 degree head angle paired with a 435 to 495 mm reach range across three sizes. The community position on this bike is muted in our forum, so this verdict leans on its press and spec record: a boutique-built carbon flagship for riders who want something different from the mainstream Bosch and Shimano crowd.

Drive system and range. The Polini E-P3+ MX is a flagship Italian unit, 250 W nominal with a 600 W peak and 90 Nm of torque. At 2.95 kg it is a touch heavier than the latest Bosch CX5, but Polini advertises up to 400 per cent assistance and five ride modes managed via a top-tube TFT screen. Power delivery has been characterised in press testing as urgent rather than subtle, particularly in the most aggressive mode. The Samsung INR21700-50E 720 Wh pack is removable and slides quick-release out of the down tube, which is a real-world win for big-vert days. A 252 Wh range extender is available, lifting total capacity to around 972 Wh, which is competitive with the best big-battery Bosch options.

Geometry and handling. A 64.8 degree head angle is bang in the modern all-mountain envelope, slack enough to feel composed on steep descents without being slope-side extreme. Reach steps from 435 mm on S to 465 mm on M and 495 mm on L. The 454 mm chainstay is held constant across sizes, which keeps the back end tidy on the S but will feel short on the L for tall riders. With 160 mm at the front and 151 mm at the rear, the Horst-link rear end is pitched as a do-it-all chassis rather than a dedicated enduro tool.

Build and value. Berria sells the Mako Hybrid GT as a single tier in the UK at £8999 for the spec we have on file, with broader European pricing running across multiple trims from around €6899 upwards. Each share the same HMR2X carbon frame, Polini motor and 720 Wh battery. The frame itself is claimed at 2.6 kg, light for a full-power carbon eMTB. Across the wider European range, RockShox 35 Gold RL, Pike Select and Lyrik Ultimate forks span the family, all paired with Super Deluxe Ultimate shocks. At £8999 in the UK the value question is sharper than the European pricing, because that money lands you near a Specialized Levo Comp or a Trek Fuel EXe Carbon, both of which have stronger dealer networks.

Verdict. The Berria Mako Hybrid GT 2025 is a niche, boutique pick. Strengths are real: a lightweight carbon frame at 2.6 kg, a removable 720 Wh battery with an optional extender, top-tier RockShox suspension across the family and a 64.8 degree head angle that should hold its own on technical descents. The caveats are equally honest. The Polini E-P3+ MX is a less-tested motor in the wider eMTB market than Bosch, Shimano or Brose, with a thinner service network outside Spain and Italy and a less-developed firmware-update story than the big players. Only three frame sizes will lock out very short or very tall riders, and the fixed 454 mm chainstay is a missed trick at this price. This bike will suit the rider who wants a fast, light Spanish carbon eMTB with strong specs and is happy to source servicing outside the mainstream channels. Riders prioritising dealer support, motor heritage or aftersales should look at a Specialized Levo, Trek Rail or Cube Stereo Hybrid instead. Production status is current.