ALL Electric eMTB · Not tested by Will
Giant Talon E+: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Giant's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Giant's page doesn't print a class or assist speed. E-bike laws by state
$2,950
Price as of Oct 26, 2026 on Giant's site. Sizes S to XL with add to cart on 2026-10-26; per-size stock not shown.
Our take
The Talon E+ is Giant's mid-drive hardtail for light trails. It has a 75 Nm motor, a 430 Wh battery that takes an optional range extender, and a 100 mm coil fork. At about 48 lb it's light for the price. Giant doesn't list the class or top speed.
Closest bike Will has tested
Aventon Aventure 3
Will reviewed it: an off-road-capable e-bike he filmed.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | not listed |
|---|---|
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Sport 2, 75 Nm |
| Battery | 430 Wh; optional 200 or 250 Wh range extender |
| Claimed range | 35 to 71 mi depending on conditions (maker's figures) |
| Weight | 47.8 lb (21.7 kg, size M) |
| Max payload | not listed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic discs, 180 mm |
| Suspension | SR Suntour XCM 100 mm coil fork |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.4 in |
| Gears | Shimano CUES 9-speed, 11-41T |
| Pedal sensor | not listed |
| Rider height | S 5'4" to 5'9"; M 5'7" to 6'0"; L 5'9" to 6'4"; XL 6'0" to 6'7" |
Giant's page doesn't print a class or assist speed. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Giant Talon E+: Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Giant Talon E+not tested | Aventon Aventure 3 | Aventon Ramblas | Ride1Up Turris | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,950 | $1,999 | — | $1,395 |
| Motor | — | 750 W | 250 W | 750 W |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 80 Nm | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 430 Wh | — | 708 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Weight | 47.8 lb | 76 lb | 54 lb | 54 lb |
| Payload | — | — | — | 300 lb |
| AEB Score | 5.9 (provisional) | 6.3 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- www.giant-bicycles.com, specs checked Oct 26, 2026
Page updated Oct 26, 2026.