Some people will tell you that they don't like sprouts, doesn't mean they're not good for you, 18 months on a Yeti e160 with no issues whatsoever, you can follow the crowd or form your own opinions, either way, take a test ride and decide for yourself.
They must have incredible funding or they charge a sh*t load for a review, either way its boring, outdated and no longer relevant which possibly the reason that anyone with credibility has left the building.
Way too thick and bulky, you won't feel the bar and as for using your dropper and shifting levers, these will restrict your dexterity needed when using the afore-mentioned
And you need what, a generic opinion and how would such a generic opinion sway your choice, is it bike before motor or motor defines choice, you've not even been brave enough in your "possible" selection to receive a positive response from the forum.
I live in North Yorkshire, sometimes it's wetter than an Otters pocket.
So far I have put 1800 miles, not kilometres, on a Shimano powered Yeti 160e and not even an error code, I suppose you need to decide if you're buying a motor or a bike that you really want and deal with problems if and when...
So two bad experiences with two different motors, all it proves is that issues are not unique to one brand, it shows that due to the popularity of certain motors with industry names you're going to get issues, Tesla worldwide is the most recalled motor brand and yet they stand head and shoulders...
I really don't understand the hate towards Shimano, 7 months ago I sold an Sworks Levo, the motor had been replaced 3 times under warranty over a period of 9 months, 2 years on Shimano EP8 and not even an error code, it works for me.
I own a Yeti 160e, slight rattle, my riding buddy has a canyon with the 801 with XT Di2 running auto shift and free shift, which what the motor was developed for, it has a very light rattle but to be honest you really do tune out to the rattle as you're concentration is on the trail ahead.