XEF 1.9 Factory 2025

The Fantic XEF 1.9 Factory 2025 is an Italian enduro eMTB built around the Brose Drive S Mag motor and a removable 720Wh battery. Headline numbers: 190mm front and rear, 90Nm of torque and a 565W peak from a 2.9kg motor, 26.0kg claimed, 64.0 to 64.5 degree head angle and reach 414 to 469mm across S to L. Priced at GBP 9,499 for the Factory build. Press testing positions this as a flagship long-travel rig that hides its weight on descents thanks to a full-float 4-bar layout and the longer chainstays the bike runs. With no curated community quotes yet on file, the picture is press-driven, but it is consistent: this is one of the most planted big-travel eMTBs available in the Brose-powered category for 2025.

Drive system and range. The Brose Drive S Mag is one of the quietest of the credible mid-drive units, with a belt-driven first stage that keeps the noise floor remarkably low. 90Nm and 565W peak are mid-pack against Bosch CX Gen 5 (120Nm) and Avinox M1 (105Nm), but Brose's natural-feeling power delivery has long been a favourite of riders chasing analogue feel. The 720Wh battery is removable, an important spec in this class for storage and travel. Press reviewers confirm enough range for 4,000ft of climbing with capacity to spare on a typical enduro outing. Fantic's display and app ecosystem is more basic than Bosch or DJI, but the firmware has been stable on the Brose platform for years.

Geometry and handling. 64.0 degrees on S and M, easing to 64.5 degrees on L: a slight steepening with size that keeps the L from feeling overlong. Reach steps cleanly: 414 (S), 443 (M), 469 (L), making this a more compact bike in size L than many modern enduro rivals. Chainstays are a long 459mm and wheelbase tops out at 1281mm: bias is toward composure at speed and stability on steep, fast descents rather than tight-trail nimbleness. Press testing on the Factory build confirms the long rear centre is offset by a mullet 29/27.5 wheel option, which sharpens cornering. The split carbon seatstay on an otherwise aluminium frame is an unusual touch designed to fine-tune rear-end compliance.

Build and value. One trim listed in gold: the Factory at GBP 9,499. Press testing on the equivalent US build confirms a RockShox ZEB Ultimate 190mm fork up front and an Ohlins TTX22M coil shock out back, which is a serious flagship suspension pairing. The XEF lineup also runs lower trims (1.9 Race, 1.9 Carbon Team) at lower price points for buyers who do not need the Factory's coil-shock and Ohlins-tier kit. Wheels are mixed-wheel 29/27.5 on the Factory test. Standout: full Ohlins coil and RockShox ZEB Ultimate at GBP 9,499 is competitive for a flagship 190/190mm bike. Questionable: 26kg is on the heavier side of the long-travel class, and the Brose ecosystem is less feature-rich than Bosch or DJI.

Caveats and known gripes.

• Three sizes only. S, M and L with no XL. Riders over 6'2 should fit-check, particularly given the L reach is a relatively conservative 469mm for a long-travel rig.
• 26kg. Heavy by 2025 standards; a Specialized Levo or Crussis Avinox build will weigh roughly 4kg less.
• Brose ecosystem. Less app/display polish than Bosch, no OTA firmware in the Bosch sense, and a smaller dealer network outside Italy and Germany.
• No forum signal yet. The XEF 1.9 Factory has limited owner reports on the eMTB Forums community as of mid-2026; long-term motor and bearing reliability data will take a season or two to mature.
• Coil shock as standard. The Ohlins TTX22M is excellent but requires spring-rate selection at order or upgrade; air-shock-only riders should be aware.

Verdict. The Fantic XEF 1.9 Factory is a planted, properly long-travel enduro eMTB that puts a high-end Ohlins/ZEB suspension package and a quiet 90Nm Brose drive on a 720Wh removable-battery platform. It suits enduro riders who value Brose's natural power delivery, want a coil shock from the factory and ride S, M or L. Riders chasing the lightest possible big-travel bike, the most powerful motor or an XL frame should look elsewhere. Production status: current.