eMTB · Not tested by Will
Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Trek's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Trek's page lists Class 1 (20 mph). The Bosch system is pedal assist only. E-bike laws by state
$4,999.99
Price as of Nov 3, 2026 on Trek's site. No size or color in stock online on 2026-11-03 (Trek's product data); check a Trek store.
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Spec summary
The Rail+ 5 Gen 5 is Trek's entry full-power enduro eMTB: Bosch CX motor, 800 Wh battery, 160 mm travel at both ends and 203 mm rotors. It weighs about 55 lb. Range and exact torque aren't stated for this model, and most sizes looked unavailable when captured.
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 | Class 1 (20 mph) |
|---|---|
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX; Trek lists only the motor family's 85 to 120 Nm range |
| Battery | 800 Wh Bosch PowerTube |
| Claimed range | not listed |
| Weight | 54.6 lb (24.78 kg, size M, tubeless with sealant) |
| Max load (total, including bike) | 300 lb total, including bike (136 kg) |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic discs, 203 mm rotors |
| Suspension | RockShox Psylo Silver RC fork, 160 mm; RockShox Deluxe Select shock, 160 mm |
| Tires | Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR 29 x 2.40 in (27.5 in on size S) |
| Gears | Shimano Deore 12-speed, 10-51T |
| Pedal sensor | Bosch torque sensing (built into the motor) |
| Rider height | S 5'1" to 5'5"; M 5'5" to 5'10"; L 5'10" to 6'2"; XL 6'2" to 6'5" |
Trek's page lists Class 1 (20 mph). The Bosch system is pedal assist only. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Rail+ 5 Gen 5: S to XL
Compared with similar bikes
| Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5not tested | Aventon Aventure 3 | Aventon Ramblas | Ride1Up Turris | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,999.99 | $1,799 | $2,899 | $1,395 |
| Motor | — | 750 W | 250 W | 750 W |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 80 Nm | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 800 Wh | 733 Wh | 708 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Weight | 54.6 lb | 76 lb | 54 lb | 54 lb |
| Payload | 300 lb | 400 lb | — | 300 lb |
| AEB Score | 6.5 (provisional) | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 |
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 each bike's own page for the latest.
See every Trek e-bike on this site, with prices and specs side by side.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- www.trekbikes.com, specs checked Nov 3, 2026
Page updated Nov 3, 2026.