WhyteELyte EVO RS
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX100 Nm; 600 W peak (750 W via software update)
- Battery
- 400 WhBosch CompactTube 400 internal + 250 Wh PowerMore range extender included (650 Wh combined)
- Travel F / R
- 150 / 142 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 20.9 kgManufacturer figure (size M, with innertubes + without pedals or PowerMore)
Overview
The Whyte ELyte EVO RS (£5,699) is the entry build of the ELyte EVO: Bosch Performance Line CX (100 Nm) with 400 Wh, RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork, RockShox Deluxe Select + RT shock, SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical and SRAM DB8 brakes. Claimed weight is 20.9 kg.
ELyte EVO is Whyte's lighter full-power e-MTB: a carbon frame with 142 mm of rear travel and a 150 mm fork, MX wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear) and a Bosch Performance Line CX motor rated at 100 Nm, with peak power raised from 600 W to 750 W via a software update.
It carries a 400 Wh Bosch CompactTube battery low in the down tube and ships with an external 250 Wh PowerMore range extender (650 Wh combined). Claimed weights are 20.9 kg (RS) and 20.8 kg (Stag Works) in size M, without pedals or range extender.
- Bosch Performance Line CX, 100 Nm
- 400 Wh internal + 250 Wh PowerMore included
- 150 mm fork / 142 mm rear, MX wheels
- Carbon frame, about 21 kg
Gallery
Photos: Whyte
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Colour
- Aquamarine (gloss)
- Frame
- Uni-directional carbon mainframe and seatstays, tapered head tube, ISCG 2 guide mounts, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm travel, DebonAir+, Charger 3.1 damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110 x 15mm Boost
- Rear shock
- RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and two position compression adjustment, 210 x 50mm, custom tuned for Whyte
- Headset
- FSA No. 55R, 1-1/8in upper and 1.5in lower
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX (Smart System) drive unit with 100Nm maximum torque, 600W of peak power (rising to 750W in October 2025 via a software update) and 250W of nominal power. Features four power mode settings including Tour+ and eMTB+.
- Battery
- Bosch Compact PowerTube 400Wh, integrated within the downtube of the frame at the lowest point for stability and control. Also comes with the external, removable 250Wh PowerMore range extender to deliver a combined 650Wh of battery capacity.
- Display
- Bosch System controller mounted within the top tube, paired with the discrete bar mounted Mini Remote. Also connects to the Bosch eBike Flow smartphone app to give you even more insight and control at your fingertips.
- Charger
- Charger 4A (230V)
Drivetrain
- Cassette
- SRAM XS 1270, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed
- Chain
- SRAM GX T-Type, 12 speed
- Crankset
- Whyte 155mm long ISIS crank arms, SRAM direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type
- Shifter
- SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical, 12 speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM DB8, four piston hydraulic disc brake, 200mm rotor
- Rear brake
- SRAM DB8, four piston hydraulic disc brake, 200mm rotor
- Brake levers
- SRAM DB8
Wheels & tyres
- Rear hub
- Alloy, light assist e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole
- Front hub
- Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 28 hole
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Elemental
- Rims
- WTB ST Tough 29in (front), HTZ Trail 27.5in (rear), 30mm internal width
- Tyres
- Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO TR MaxxGrip 29 x 2.5in (front); Maxxis Minion DHR II, EXO+ TR MaxxTerra 27.5 x 2.5in (rear)
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- TranzX +RAD adjustable dropper post, 30.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 125mm drop; size M 150mm drop; size L 170mm drop; size XL 200mm drop)
- Saddle
- Whyte Custom
- Handlebar
- Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide
- Stem
- Whyte Trail, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore
- Grips
- Whyte Enduro lock-on
- Pedals
- Fibre reinforced composite platform
Other
- Weight
- 20.9kg (size M, with innertubes + without pedals or PowerMore)
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
ELyte EVO geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AReach | 431 mm | 456 mm | 481 mm | 506 mm |
| BStack | 628.7 mm | 640.5 mm | 652.3 mm | 663.2 mm |
| CHead angle | 64.6° / 64° | 64.6° / 64° | 64.6° / 64° | 64.6° / 64° |
| DSeat angle | 77.5° | 77.3° | 77.1° | 76.9° |
| EBB height | 341.9 mm / 333.9 mm | 341.9 mm / 333.9 mm | 341.9 mm / 333.9 mm | 341.9 mm / 333.9 mm |
| FWheelbase | 1211.6 mm | 1242.1 mm | 1272.6 mm | 1302.7 mm |
| GRear centre | 450.4 mm | 450.4 mm | 450.4 mm | 450.4 mm |
| HStandover height | 741 mm | 741 mm | 741 mm | 741 mm |
| ISeat tube length | 395 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| JHead tube length | 114 mm | 127 mm | 140 mm | 152 mm |
Where two values are given: standard / alternative geometry-adjustment setting (as listed by Whyte). Source: Whyte.
ELyte EVO: builds compared
ELyte EVO range →| ELyte EVO RS | ELyte EVO Stag Works | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,699 | £8,999 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm travel | 2026 Fox Float 36 Factory 29in, 150mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select + RT | Fox Float X Factory Series |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical | SRAM XO T-Type AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | Hope EVO GR4 |
| Wheels | WTB ST Tough 29in (front), HTZ Trail 27.5in (rear) | DT HX531, 30mm internal width |
| Display | Bosch System controller mounted within the top tube | Bosch Kiox 400C LCD display mounted within the top tube |
| Weight | 20.9 kg | 20.8 kg |
ELyte EVO RS: FAQ
How much does the Whyte ELyte EVO RS cost?
£5,699 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The ELyte EVO range runs from £5,699 (ELyte EVO RS) to £8,999 (ELyte EVO Stag Works). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Whyte ELyte EVO RS weigh?
Whyte quotes 20.9 kg. The lightest ELyte EVO build is the ELyte EVO Stag Works at 20.8 kg.
What motor and battery does the Whyte ELyte EVO RS have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (100 Nm; 600 W peak (750 W via software update)). 400 Wh battery — bosch CompactTube 400 internal + 250 Wh PowerMore range extender included (650 Wh combined).
How much suspension travel does the Whyte ELyte EVO RS have?
150 mm at the fork and 142 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte ELyte EVO RS come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the ELyte EVO RS and the ELyte EVO Stag Works?
They share the ELyte EVO frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ vs 2026 Fox Float 36 Factory 29in; shock: RockShox Deluxe Select + RT vs Fox Float X Factory Series; derailleur: SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical vs SRAM XO T-Type AXS; brakes: SRAM DB8 vs Hope EVO GR4; claimed weight: 20.9 kg vs 20.8 kg; price: £5,699 vs £8,999.
