First Look: The All New Intense Tazer

Intense Cycles has been in the business of making bikes go fast for 33 years, but their latest announcement is a bike they are confidently labeling the “best-riding Intense ever made”. The California-based brand just announced the all-new Tazer with a total ground-up redesign centered around a brand-new suspension platform and Bosch’s heavy-hitting 5th Gen CX motor.

Intense waves goodbye to the chunky downtube and the significant weight of the previous Tazer. This new machine now has a Dual-Co-Rotating suspension design and the latest high-power Bosch drivesystem, and now looks much more on-trend with the other bikes in the Intense lineup.

Intense Tazer Detials

Colors: Satin Blue & UD Black
Sizes: S, M, L & XL
Wheel size: MX or 29” Wheels
Travel: 160mm Front/ 150mm Rear Travel
Battery: 600Wh, or 800Wh Battery Options
Motor: Bosch CX Gen 5
Headtubeangle: 64.5
Seattubeangle: 72.8
Chainstays: 445mm (MX) 450mm (29)

At the center of the new Tazer is the Bosch Performance Line CX fifth-generation motor. While many brands are chasing “lightweight” mid-power systems, Intense is leaning into raw capability with a massive 120Nm of torque and 750W of peak power. This is a Class 1 e-MTB, meaning you’ll get pedal-assist up to 20 mph (32 kph).

To keep those laps going, Intense is offering two battery options: a 600Wh or 800Wh PowerTube, along with compatibility for the Bosch PowerMore 250 range extender on sizes medium through extra-large.

New Suspension Platform

The new Tazer is now running the Dual Co-Rotating (DCR) Link suspension platform. Intense founder Jeff Steber notes that the team tested multiple platforms side by side to strike a balance between “DH sensitivity and trail bike efficiency”.

The result is a 160mm front and 150mm rear travel chassis that prioritizes traction and composure. Key highlights of the new suspension include:

• Rearward Axle Path: The axle moves nearly 60% further back upon impact compared to the original Tazer. This allows the rear wheel to track over square-edged hits rather than deflecting off them.
• Supple yet Progressive: The leverage ratio has been refined to stay active over small chatter while building support progressively to resist harsh bottom-outs.
• Full Carbon Construction: The frame features a full carbon fiber front and rear triangle.

Geometry

Intense hasn’t played it safe with the geometry, either. The Tazer is designed to be a “composed” yet “active” partner on technical terrain. Whether you prefer the 29-inch wheel setup or a “Mullet” (MX) configuration, the numbers stay consistent.

• Head Tube Angle: A slack 64.5° across all sizes for stability at speed.
• Effective Seat Angle: A steep 77.9° to keep your weight centered during those high-torque climbs.
• Reach: Ranging from 430mm on the Small to a roomy 505mm on the XL.

Builds, Pricing, and Weight

Despite the “full power” motor and large batteries, the Tazer remains impressively competitive on the scale. A medium frame with the Bosch motor and 800Wh battery weighs in at 24lbs 2oz (10.94kg). A complete Pro build in size medium tips the scales at 50lbs 6oz (22.85kg).

For the riders who want a truly bespoke machine, the INTENSE 3D Configurator allows you to customize components and finishes to your heart’s content.

The new Tazer is available now at authorized Intense dealers and on Intensecycles.com