Looking through the configurator I see all current Fuel+ bikes have been updated with 2027 parts at lower prices. Availability is mid December. Motor is still HPR60 with 580wh battery.
For example:
Old LX 9.9 XO was $11,699.99 now discounted to $10,199.97. Had Fox suspension.
New LX 9.9 XO is $10,199.99. This has 2027 Rockshox ZEB with Vivid Air on the rear. Weirdly it still has the Fox Neo droppper, so it looks like suspension was the only major change.
So bottom line is that new Fuel+ did drop today - at a lower price - but it is only a spec change to the suspension and perhaps other parts. Frame and motor remain the same.
Makes my EX 9.7 for $6k + 2027 Lyrik/Vivid Air + my existing carbon wheels and nice stuff for a total of $9k seem like a good deal. Plus I have it now.
As to the rumored TQ HPR120X? Well I think there are some mixed signals here. It is either coming on a different bike first (like the Rail) or it is for another year. I don't doubt there will be an upgraded motor but it looks like there won't be one for the Fuel+ this year.