"New for 2026, Norco has put the Sight VLT on a serious diet thanks to a TQ HPR60 motor and 580 Wh battery, but don't let the smaller powertrain fool you; this bike still packs a punch, just not in the way you might think. Like the non-motorized Gen 4 Sight VLT, the Sight VLT TQ sits on 150mm or VPSHP suspension, a 160mm fork, mixed wheels, and identical geometry numbers. The main differentiator is the amount of power sitting at your feet. This isn't a full-power missile or a bike that has more say in the ride than the rider. It's a mountain bike that happens to have a bit of extra push to maximize the rider's output."
"HPR60 and the 580Wh battery allowed us to design the bike we wanted. Fluid VLT was also a shorter-travel bike, but we found most riders were looking for 160mm front and 150mm rear, which pushed us to move to a mid-power version of the Sight VLT."
"We are working on utilizing the best motor and battery systems for each category of eMTB we can for the rider. It is an arms race, but right now, I don't think there is a clear winner, might not ever be one. That just keeps our jobs interesting..."
The 2026 Sight VLT pairs a TQ HPR60 motor with a 580 Wh battery to create a lighter, mid-power eMTB focused on amplifying rider effort rather than overpowering it. The bike mirrors the Gen 4 Sight's geometry and suspension options, offering 150mm or VPSHP rear travel, a 160mm fork, mixed wheels, five frame sizes, and size-specific chainstays. Weight sits in the 42–44 lb range. Norco offers three build kits across price points from $6,999 to $10,599 USD, prioritizing balanced performance and rider-focused design over maximum motor output.
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