RotwildR.X290 Ultra
- Motor
- TQ HPR6060 Nm; 350 W boost
- Battery
- 290 WhIPU290, permanently integrated; optional 160 Wh range extender
- Travel F / R
- 140 / 120 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 16.2 kgManufacturer figure (size M)
Overview
The Rotwild R.X290 Ultra (€11,990) is the top build of the R.X290: TQ HPR60 (60 Nm) with 290 Wh, ROCK SHOX Pike Ultimate fork, ROCK SHOX Deluxe Ultimate shock, SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS and SRAM DB Level Silver Stealth brakes. Claimed weight is 16.2 kg.
The R.X290 is Rotwild's lightweight carbon trail e-MTB with the TQ HPR60 motor (up to 60 Nm, boost button for 350 W for up to 30 seconds) and a permanently integrated 290 Wh IPU290 battery, expandable with an optional 160 Wh range extender.
It has 29-inch wheels, a 140 mm fork and 120 mm of rear travel from short-travel flex-stay kinematics with 437 mm chainstays. It comes in S to XL; Rotwild quotes 16.2 kg for the Ultra.
- TQ HPR60, 60 Nm, boost button
- 290 Wh + optional 160 Wh extender
- 140 / 120 mm travel, 29" wheels
- From 16.2 kg claimed
Gallery
Photos: Rotwild
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Frame
- Polydynamic Carbon
- Rear shock
- ROCK SHOX Deluxe Ultimate, 190 x 45 mm
- Headset
- ACROS RW375 1.5
- Fork
- ROCK SHOX Pike Ultimate, 140 mm / CHARGER 3.1 / RC2
- Colour
- Bloodfin red
- Max. system weight
- ASTM3 - 130 kg
E-system
- Display
- TQ Center
- Motor
- TQ HPR60 - Boost Button, 60 Nm / max. 350 W
- Battery
- IPU290, 290 Wh / 48 V / 21.700 Cell / 1.460 g
- Charger
- TQ - 4 A
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- e*thirteen Race Carbon, 165 mm (S) / 170 mm (M/L/XL)
- Chainring
- e*thirteen Direct Mount Chainring, 34 T.
- Chain guide
- e*thirteen Plus
- Shifter
- SRAM AXS Pod
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS
- Chain
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 12-Speed
- Cassette
- SRAM GX Eagle XS 1275, 10-52 T. / 12-Speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM DB Level Silver Stealth, 4-Piston
- Front rotor
- SRAM HS2, 200 mm
- Rear brake
- SRAM DB Level Silver Stealth, 2-Piston FM
- Rear rotor
- SRAM HS2, 180 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Front Wheel
- NEWMEN Phase 30 Trail Carbon Light, 30 mm Width / 110-15 mm / CL
- Rear Wheel
- NEWMEN Phase 30 Trail Carbon Base, 30 mm Width / 148-12 mm / XD / CL
- Front tyre
- SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Evo, Super Ground / Soft / TLE / 29x2.4
- Rear tyre
- SCHWALBE Wicked Will Evo, Super Race / Speed / TLE / 29x2.35
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- ROTWILD B220 Carbon, 15 mm Rise / 780 mm Width
- Stem
- ROTWILD S120, 35 mm Length
- Seatpost
- CRANKBROTHERS Highline 11 Carbon, Ø31.6 mm / up to 150 mm (XL)
- Saddle
- ERGON SM Pro Carbon
- Grips
- ERGON GD10, Slim Factory Frozen
Other
- Weight
- 16.2 kg (size M)
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
R.X290 geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASeat Tube Length | 400 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm |
| BTop Tube Length | 590 mm | 622 mm | 649 mm | 677 mm |
| CHead Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| DChain Stay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| EBB Height | 337.5 mm | 337.5 mm | 337.5 mm | 337.5 mm |
| FBB Drop | 37.5 mm | 37.5 mm | 37.5 mm | 37.5 mm |
| GHead Tube Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| HSeat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| IReach | 430 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| JStack | 618 mm | 627 mm | 636 mm | 645 mm |
| KWheel Base | 1174 mm | 1207 mm | 1237 mm | 1266 mm |
| LStandover | 738 mm | 738 mm | 738 mm | 738 mm |
Source: Rotwild.
R.X290: builds compared
R.X290 range →| R.X290 Pro | R.X290 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €9,990 | €11,990 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | ROCK SHOX Pike Select+, 140 mm / CHARGER 3.1 / RC2 | ROCK SHOX Pike Ultimate, 140 mm / CHARGER 3.1 / RC2 |
| Shock | ROCK SHOX Deluxe Select+ | ROCK SHOX Deluxe Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM DB Level Silver Stealth | SRAM DB Level Silver Stealth |
| Wheels | NEWMEN Phase 30 Trail Carbon Light | NEWMEN Phase 30 Trail Carbon Light |
| Display | TQ Center | TQ Center |
| Weight | 16.7 kg | 16.2 kg |
R.X290 Ultra: FAQ
How much does the Rotwild R.X290 Ultra cost?
€11,990 (MSRP Germany, VAT incl.). The R.X290 range runs from €9,990 (R.X290 Pro) to €11,990 (R.X290 Ultra). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Rotwild R.X290 Ultra weigh?
Rotwild quotes 16.2 kg. It is the lightest build of the R.X290.
What motor and battery does the Rotwild R.X290 Ultra have?
TQ HPR60 (60 Nm; 350 W boost). 290 Wh battery — iPU290, permanently integrated; optional 160 Wh range extender.
How much suspension travel does the Rotwild R.X290 Ultra have?
140 mm at the fork and 120 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Rotwild R.X290 Ultra come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the R.X290 Ultra and the R.X290 Pro?
They share the R.X290 frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: ROCK SHOX Pike Ultimate vs ROCK SHOX Pike Select+; shock: ROCK SHOX Deluxe Ultimate vs ROCK SHOX Deluxe Select+; derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS vs SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS; claimed weight: 16.2 kg vs 16.7 kg; price: €11,990 vs €9,990.
