Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT Di2 vs Trek Rail+ 8 Gen 5Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT Di2 vs Rail+ 8 Gen 5
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Battery
Trek has 38% more
Trek
580 Wh
Trek
800 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Longest ridesTrek Rail+ 8 Gen 5Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even15.5″ vs 15.5″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecTrek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT Di2Trek Rail+ 8 Gen 5
Fit
Step-over height
15.5″
15.5″
Rider height
5′1″–5′5″
5′1″–5′5″
Total load
300 lb
—
Motor
Rated power
250W
Not published by brand
Peak power
350W
Not published by brand
Torque
60 Nm
85 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
580 Wh
800 WhBetter
Range and speed
Claimed range
Not published by brand
on average, the range will be 4-7 hours
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1
Class 1
Size and folding
Weight
Not published by brand
54.4 lb
Wheels
Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead, 29x2.5''…
Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi…
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT-6B750, 6-bolt, 200mm
Shimano MT620 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm
Gears
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed ; rear derailleur: Shimano XT Di2 M8260, 12 speed ; cassette…
SRAM Eagle 70, 12-speed ; cassette: SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type,10-52, 12 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, Boost 110…
RockShox Lyrik, Delta RC, DebonAir+, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost 110, 15mm…
Certifications
UL 2849
UL 2849
List price
Price
$8,499.99
$5,999.99Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.