WhyteKado RSX
- 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
Overview
The Whyte Kado RSX (£7,199) is a mid-range build of the Kado: Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm) with 800 Wh, Fox Float 38 Performance Elite fork, Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS shock, SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle and Magura MT7 brakes.
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
- Ash grey (gloss)
- Frame
- Uni-directional carbon mainframe and rear triangle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts
- Fork
- Fox Float 38 Performance Elite, 160mm travel, 44mm offset with Grip X2 damper custom tuned for Whyte, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, E-thru axle
- Rear shock
- Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS, EVOL LV, 230 x 57.5mm, 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 120Nm maximum torque, 750W of peak power and 250W of nominal power. Features four power mode settings including Tour+ and eMTB+. AXS derailleur powered off motor.
- 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 Kiox 400C LCD display 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 1275, 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 AXS Pod, right, MMX, 12 speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle, 12 speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brake, 203mm MDRC six bolt rotor
- Rear brake
- Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brake, 203mm MDRC six bolt rotor
- Brake levers
- Magura MT7 one finger lever
Wheels & tyres
- Rear hub
- DT Swiss Hybrid H1900, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, SRAM XD steel driver, six bolt
- Front hub
- DT Swiss Hybrid H1900, 110mm x 15mm Boost, six bolt
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Elemental
- Rims
- DT Swiss Hybrid H1900
- 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
- Race Face Turbine alloy bar, 35mm bar bore, 35mm rise, 800mm wide
- Stem
- Whyte, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore
- Grips
- Whyte Enduro lock-on
- Pedals
- Fibre reinforced composite platform
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Kado geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AReach | 435 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 | 350 mm | 342 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 RSX: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Kado RSX cost?
£7,199 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The Kado range runs from £4,499 (Kado S) to £9,999 (Kado Works). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Whyte Kado RSX 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 RSX have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte Kado RSX come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Kado RSX and the Kado Works?
They share the Kado frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Fox Float 38 Performance Elite vs 2026 Fox Podium Factory 29in; shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS vs Fox Float X2 Factory Series; derailleur: SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle vs SRAM XO T-Type AXS; brakes: Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brake vs Hope EVO GR4; price: £7,199 vs £9,999.
