JAM² NEXT 2026

The Focus JAM² NEXT 2026 is Focus's concept showpiece all-mountain eMTB built around a recyclable thermoplastic carbon frame: the first of its kind to make it to a near-production state in the eMTB segment. Headline numbers: 160mm fork, 150mm rear, Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 at 120Nm and 750W peak with a 2.8kg motor mass, a 600Wh battery, 23.8kg claimed, 65.0 degree head angle and reach 425 to 510mm across S, M, L and XL. Production status is listed as discontinued: the JAM² NEXT was a concept and showcase bike rather than a series-production model. This verdict frames it for owners and enthusiasts who came across one in a Focus dealer demo programme or via the small showcase fleet.

Drive system and range. The Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 is the headline. Following Bosch's PU2.0 firmware push, the legacy 85Nm Gen 4 has been retired and Gen 5 sits at 120Nm of torque and 750W peak with a refined dynamic mode. The 600Wh battery is more conservative than Focus's mainstream JAM² builds (which run 750/800Wh PowerTubes), reflecting the prototype's weight-saving brief on the thermoplastic frame. Real-world range on 600Wh sits at two to two and a half hours of mixed alpine riding with 1,200 to 1,800m of vertical achievable for typical riders.

Geometry and handling. 65.0 degrees up front is bang on the modern all-mountain norm. Reach steps cleanly: 425 (S), 455 (M), 480 (L), 510 (XL). Chainstays are a uniform 450mm and wheelbase tops out at 1303mm on XL. The geometry mirrors Focus's mainstream JAM² series, suggesting the thermoplastic frame was tuned to deliver equivalent ride character to the conventional thermoset carbon frames.

Build and value. One base trim listed. Price is not specified in the gold record because the JAM² NEXT is a concept/discontinued model rather than a regular series-production build with a retail price. As a thermoplastic carbon proof-of-concept, the value proposition was always about sustainability and recyclability rather than headline cost. Standout: recyclable thermoplastic carbon frame is genuinely groundbreaking and Focus's pursuit of a circular-economy carbon eMTB is admirable. Questionable: production status discontinued means no warranty path, no parts pipeline and no replacement options for the unique frame.

Caveats and known gripes.

• Discontinued / concept status. The JAM² NEXT is not in regular Focus production; owners (small in number) face limited warranty, parts and service support.
• Thermoplastic carbon maturity. The recyclable thermoplastic frame is a first-generation material application in eMTB: long-term impact resistance, fatigue behaviour and warranty terms are less established than thermoset carbon.
• No curated community signal. The JAM² NEXT has no owner reporting on the eMTB Forums community at the point of writing; performance characterisation is dependent on press testing and Focus showcase data.
• 600Wh battery is conservative. Mainstream JAM² builds run 750/800Wh PowerTubes; the NEXT's 600Wh reflects the prototype brief but limits big-day range.
• Brand pivot risk. Focus is owned by Pierer Mobility (KTM/GasGas/Husqvarna group); the parent group has restructured significantly in recent years, and concept models like the NEXT typically exit before mainstream sales.
• System weight reality. 23.8kg on a 150/160mm all-mountain platform with 600Wh is competitive but not class-leading versus Avinox carbon rivals running 21 to 23kg.

Verdict. The 2026 JAM² NEXT is one of the most interesting concept eMTBs in recent memory: a recyclable thermoplastic carbon frame paired with Bosch CX Gen 5 power and modern all-mountain geometry. Production status is discontinued and the bike was a showcase rather than a series-production model. It suits collectors and enthusiasts who came across one, as well as readers researching the thermoplastic carbon technology that may filter into mainstream production. Buyers wanting a current series-production Focus JAM² should look at the regular JAM² range with conventional carbon construction, 750/800Wh batteries and full dealer warranty support. Production status: discontinued.