Trek Marlin+
Trek's entry hardtail e-MTB with a Bosch motor: Active Line Plus and 400Wh on the Marlin+ 6, Performance Line (75 Nm) and 540Wh on the Marlin+ 8 Gen 2.
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Every Build
Builds and Prices
See them at Trek →| Build | Price | Online stock |
|---|---|---|
| Marlin+ 6 (2024-25 stock)Closeout | $2,499.99 | Low stock |
| Marlin+ 6 (MY24-26 stock) | $2,999.99 | In stock |
| Marlin+ 6 Gen 2 | $2,999.99 | Out of stock online |
| Marlin+ 8 (MY24-26 stock) | $3,999.99 | In stock |
| Marlin+ 8 Gen 2 | $3,999.99 | Low stock |
Prices and stock read from Trek's US store on October 25, 2026. Closeout means Trek has marked the build for clearance, so the price ends when the stock does.
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The Engineering
What Trek Says About the Marlin+
Power
Straight from Trek's spec sheet.
Bosch Smart System
Active Line Plus on the Marlin+ 6, Performance Line on the Marlin+ 8 Gen 2.
Larger battery on the 8
540Wh Bosch PowerTube on the Gen 2 Marlin+ 8.
Trail Parts
Straight from Trek's spec sheet.
Suspension fork
A 100 mm SR Suntour on the 6, a RockShox Recon on the 8.
Dropper post on the 8
TranzX dropper with 100 mm of travel.
Frame
Straight from Trek's spec sheet.
Mounts for everyday use
Trek lists rack, fender and kickstand mounts on the frame.
Wheel size by frame size
27.5 in wheels on XS and S, 29 in wheels from M up.
Plan Your Ride
Your Range, Not Trek's
Trek does not state a range for the Marlin+ in the spec data we pulled, so there is no claimed figure to compare. Set it up the way you actually ride and the calculator gives you a window to plan inside. It uses the battery size on this page and an assumed bike weight of 55 lb, because Trek's data does not list one.
Find Your Fit
Sizes
Frame sizes Trek lists for the Marlin+
- XS (27.5" wheel)Listed by Trek
- S (27.5" wheel)Listed by Trek
- M (29" wheel)Listed by Trek
- L (29" wheel)Listed by Trek
- XL (29" wheel)Listed by Trek
Rider-height ranges are on Trek's sizing and fit guide. Not every size is in every colour or build.
The Numbers
Full Specifications
Source: trekbikes.com →⚡ E-System
🚦 Class and Speed
🔧 Frame and Components
✨ Practical Extras
All specs are Trek's, read from Trek's US product data on October 25, 2026. Builds inside a family differ, so the build is named wherever it matters.
The Bike Cave Verdict
Not Yet Tested by Ben
Ben has not ridden the Trek Marlin+, so there is no verdict, no Cave Score and no measured number here. What follows is Trek's own spec sheet, checked against Trek's US store on October 25, 2026. If he rides one, this is where his words go.
What the spec sheet lists
- Bosch motor and battery across the range
- RockShox fork and dropper on the Marlin+ 8
- Rack, fender and kickstand mounts
- Two wheel sizes by frame size
- Hardtail with the lowest price of the Trek e-MTBs
What to know before you buy
- Ben has not ridden it, so no trail, range or climbing verdict
- Stock is thin: the $2,499.99 build has one option left
- Marlin+ 6 Gen 2 shows no stock yet
- Active Line Plus on the 6 is a lower-torque motor than the Performance Line
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Trek Marlin+?
On Trek's US store on October 25, 2026: a 2024-25 Marlin+ 6 at $2,499.99 (last unit), Marlin+ 6 $2,999.99, Marlin+ 6 Gen 2 $2,999.99 (no stock yet), and Marlin+ 8 and 8 Gen 2 $3,999.99.
What class is the Trek Marlin+?
Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph, no throttle.
What motor does the Trek Marlin+ use?
Bosch. The Marlin+ 6 has Active Line Plus (60 Nm), and the Gen 2 Marlin+ 8 has Performance Line (75 Nm).
Is the Trek Marlin+ a good first e-MTB?
Ben has not ridden it, so we have no verdict. On paper it is Trek's entry hardtail e-MTB with a Bosch motor and a suspension fork.
Has Ben tested the Trek Marlin+?
No. Ben has not ridden the Trek Marlin+ yet, so this page has no Cave Score, no verdict and no measured numbers. Everything here is Trek's claimed spec, checked against Trek's US store on October 25, 2026.
Where can I buy the Trek Marlin+?
On Trek's US store or from a Trek retailer. The buttons on this page open Trek's store through our affiliate link; search for the Marlin+ there. Stock and prices move, so confirm both at checkout.
Is the Trek Marlin+ UL certified?
Trek's US product pages do not state a UL listing in the spec data we pulled, so we are not claiming one. Ask Trek or a Trek retailer for the certification of the specific build before you buy.
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