WhyteKado RS
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX120 Nm; 750 W peak
- Battery
- 800 WhBosch PowerTube 800, removable; PowerMore 250 Wh range extender compatible
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon main frame, alloy rear
- Weight
- 25.4 kgManufacturer figure (size M, without pedals, with innertubes)
Overview
The Whyte Kado RS (£5,199) is a mid-range build of the Kado: Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm) with 800 Wh, RockShox ZEB Select fork, RockShox Deluxe Select R shock, SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical and SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes. Claimed weight is 25.4 kg.
Kado is Whyte's Bosch-powered full-power trail/enduro e-MTB: the fifth-generation Performance Line CX motor (120 Nm, 750 W peak with eMTB+ mode) and a removable 800 Wh PowerTube that is compatible with the 250 Wh PowerMore range extender, on 29-inch wheels.
Most builds have 160 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear, with a low centre of gravity as a design focus. Frames range from hydroformed 6061 alloy (S) and carbon front/alloy rear (RS) to full carbon with geometry adjustment (RSX, Works). The race-oriented Kado Works gets 170/151 mm travel, a Fox Podium fork and Float X2 shock and weighs 24.4 kg (size M).
- Bosch Performance Line CX: 120 Nm, 750 W peak
- Removable 800 Wh PowerTube, PowerMore compatible
- 160/150 mm travel (Works: 170/151 mm)
- Alloy, carbon/alloy or full carbon frames
Gallery
Photos: Whyte
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Colour
- Monarch black (gloss)
- Frame
- Uni-directional carbon mainframe, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 aluminium swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts
- Fork
- RockShox ZEB Select, 160mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir, Charger RC damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth
- Rear shock
- RockShox Deluxe Select R, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 57.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte
- Headset
- Token TK19506 1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed bearings
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX (Smart System) drive unit with 120Nm maximum torque, 750W of peak power and 250W of nominal power. Features four power mode settings including Tour+ and eMTB+.
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube 800Wh, perfectly integrated into the frame with an intuitive lockable mechanism for easy removal. Bosch PowerMore 250Wh range extender compatible.
- 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 Eagle 70, 12 speed
- Crankset
- Whyte 155mm long ISIS crank arms, SRAM direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type
- Shifter
- SRAM Eagle 70, 12 speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM DB8 Stealth, four piston hydraulic disc brake, organic pads, 220mm six bolt Centreline rotor
- Rear brake
- SRAM DB8 Stealth, four piston hydraulic disc brake, organic pads, 200mm six bolt Centreline rotor
- Brake levers
- SRAM DB8 Stealth
Wheels & tyres
- Rear hub
- Alloy, e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, nine degree micro engagement four pawl, 32 hole
- Front hub
- Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 100mm thru axle, 32 hole
- Spokes
- 14g stainless black, brass nipples
- Rims
- WTB ST Tough (front), WTB HTZ Trail (rear), 30mm internal width
- Tyres
- Maxxis Assegai WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, EXO+ Sidewall Protection, 3C MaxxGrip, Dual Compound, folding bead (front); Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 29 x 2.4in 120TPI, Double Down Casing, 3C MaxxTerra, Dual Compound (rear)
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- TranzX +RAD adjustable dropper post, 34.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; size M 170mm drop; sizes L-XL 200mm drop)
- Saddle
- Whyte Custom
- Handlebar
- Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide
- Stem
- Whyte, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore
- Grips
- Whyte Enduro lock-on
- Pedals
- Fibre reinforced composite platform
Other
- Weight
- 25.4Kg (size M, without pedals, with innertubes)
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Kado geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AReach | 436 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| BStack | 623 mm | 634.4 mm | 646.2 mm | 659.8 mm |
| CHead angle | 65° / 64.4° | 65° / 64.4° | 65° / 64.4° | 65° / 64.4° |
| DSeat angle | 77.9° | 77.8° | 77.7° | 77.5° |
| EBB height | 350 mm / 342 mm | 350 mm / 342 mm | 350 mm / 342 mm | 350 mm / 342 mm |
| FWheelbase | 1213.1 mm | 1243.2 mm | 1273.7 mm | 1305 mm |
| GRear centre | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| HStandover height | 765 mm | 768 mm | 771 mm | 774 mm |
| ISeat tube length | 395 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| JHead tube length | 104 mm | 116 mm | 129 mm | 144 mm |
Where two values are given: standard / alternative geometry-adjustment setting (as listed by Whyte). Source: Whyte.
Kado: builds compared
Kado range →| Kado S | Kado RS | Kado RSX | Kado Works | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £5,199 | £7,199 | £9,999 |
| Frame | Alloy | Carbon main frame, alloy rear | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo Gold, 160mm travel | RockShox ZEB Select, 160mm travel | Fox Float 38 Performance Elite, 160mm travel | 2026 Fox Podium Factory 29in, 170mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select R | RockShox Deluxe Select R | Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS | Fox Float X2 Factory Series |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-U6000 GS | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical | SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle | SRAM XO T-Type AXS |
| Brakes | Shimano M4100 hydraulic disc brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brake | Hope EVO GR4 |
| Wheels | WTB ST Tough (front), HTZ Trail (rear) 30mm internal width | WTB ST Tough (front), WTB HTZ Trail (rear) | DT Swiss Hybrid H1900 | DT HX531, 30mm internal width |
| Display | Bosch System controller mounted within the top tube | Bosch System Controller mounted within the top tube | Bosch Kiox 400C LCD display mounted within the top tube | Bosch Kiox 400C LCD display mounted within the top tube |
| Weight | 26.5 kg | 25.4 kg | — | 24.4 kg |
Kado RS: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Kado RS cost?
£5,199 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The Kado range runs from £4,499 (Kado S) to £9,999 (Kado Works). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Whyte Kado RS weigh?
Whyte quotes 25.4 kg. The lightest Kado build is the Kado Works at 24.4 kg.
What motor and battery does the Whyte Kado RS have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm; 750 W peak). 800 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 800, removable; PowerMore 250 Wh range extender compatible.
How much suspension travel does the Whyte Kado RS have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte Kado RS come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Kado RS and the Kado RSX?
They share the Kado frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — frame: carbon main frame, alloy rear vs carbon; fork: RockShox ZEB Select vs Fox Float 38 Performance Elite; shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R vs Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS; derailleur: SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical vs SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle; brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth vs Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brake; price: £5,199 vs £7,199.
