Posted by Team Day Zero on 30th May 2026
YT Drops the Full DECOY X CORE Range.
YT has officially launched the full DECOY X CORE lineup, bringing the Avinox M2S motor platform into a four-bike range starting at €4,499. Every single model gets the same best-in-class motor — no detuned entry version, no cut-down battery, no weak-spec compromise.
Just outright power across the entire lineup.
What is the Decoy X Core?
The DECOY X is YT's aggressive full-power eMTB platform. Long travel, mullet setup, huge battery, big motor, and built to ride hard.
The platform carries over a lot of what riders already liked about the DECOY SN geometry, but this time the focus is obvious: more power, more range, more speed, more chaos.
| Spec check — platform overview | |
| Travel (front / rear) | 170mm / 160mm |
| Wheel setup | MX mullet |
| Motor | Avinox M2S |
| Torque / peak power | 150Nm / 1300W |
| Battery (every size, S–XXL) | 800Wh |
| Frame | Hydroformed alloy |
This isn't YT dipping a toe into the "high power" category. They've cannonballed straight into it.
Every single model gets the best-in-class motor. No compromise version exists.
Day Zero / field notesPricing
YT hasn't just launched another premium eMTB. They've launched a full-power Avinox lineup at pricing that's going to make a lot of brands uncomfortable.
| Model | EUR | NZD inc GST* | AUD inc GST* |
| DECOY X CORE 1 | €4,499 | $10,199 | $8,099 |
| DECOY X CORE 2 | €5,499 | $12,499 | $9,899 |
| DECOY X CORE 3 | €6,499 | $14,799 | $11,699 |
| DECOY X CORE 4 | €7,499 | $16,999 | $13,499 |
*AUD and NZD pricing is subject to change.
But even allowing for currency movement, the direction is obvious: YT is coming in hard on value.
The Core models
Core 1 — the one that's going to sell hard
Marzocchi Bomber suspension, SRAM drivetrain, solid wheels, proper geometry, massive battery, and the same M2S motor as the top bike. For a lot of riders, this is the sweet spot.
Core 2 — into serious bike territory
FOX 38 suspension and a DHX coil setup. This build looks aimed directly at riders who ride bike parks, smash rough terrain, and don't want to immediately start upgrading parts.
Core 3 — probably the sleeper in the range
RockShox ZEB Ultimate. Vivid Ultimate. SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission. Maven brakes. DT Swiss HX 1700 wheels. That's a properly stacked build.
Core 4 — everything turned up to maximum
Full FOX Factory. Top-level wheels. Race-ready straight out of the box. This is the bike for riders who want absolutely everything turned up to maximum.
There's been a lot of noise around Avinox recently. Most of it justified. The power delivery is wild, the weight numbers are impressive, and right now it feels like the entire eMTB industry is scrambling to respond.
But what makes this launch genuinely interesting isn't just the motor. It's the pricing. A few years ago, bikes with this level of power and spec would have landed deep into motorcycle-money territory. YT has basically walked in and said: "Nope. We're doing this differently."
That's probably why YT continues to build such a loyal following globally. They build bikes riders actually want, price them aggressively, and avoid drowning everything in corporate fluff. Fast bikes. Good spec. Sharp pricing. Ride the hell out of them.
Availability
The DECOY X CORE range is available for preorder now in Europe and the UK, with US availability expected later this year.
Australia and NZ … very soon.
Live uncaged.
