WhyteKado Works
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX120 Nm; 750 W peak
- Battery
- 800 WhBosch PowerTube 800, removable; PowerMore 250 Wh range extender compatible
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 151 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 24.4 kgManufacturer figure (size M, without pedals, with innertubes)
Overview
The Whyte Kado Works (£9,999) is the top build of the Kado: Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm) with 800 Wh, Fox Podium Factory fork, Fox Float X2 Factory Series shock, SRAM XO T-Type AXS and Hope EVO GR4 brakes. Claimed weight is 24.4 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
- Gun metal black (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
- 2026 Fox Podium Factory 29in, 170mm travel, 44mm offset, Grip X2 damper, tapered steerer, 110mm x 20mm axle
- Rear shock
- Fox Float X2 Factory Series, EVOL, lock out, 230mm 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
- Hope E-Bike cranks, 155mm long, Bosch mounting, 36T chainring T-Type
- Shifter
- SRAM AXS Pod, right, MMX, 12 speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM XO T-Type AXS, 12 speed, powered off the Bosch CX motor system’s internal battery
Brakes
- Front brake
- Hope EVO GR4, four piston hydraulic disc brakes, 220mm floating rotor
- Rear brake
- Hope EVO GR4, four piston hydraulic disc brakes, 200mm floating rotor
- Brake levers
- Hope EVO GR4
Wheels & tyres
- Rear hub
- Hope Pro 5, six bolt, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, XD driver, 32 hole
- Front hub
- Hope Pro 5, six bolt, 20mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 28 hole
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Elemental
- Rims
- DT HX531, 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
- One Up Components V3 dropper post, with frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; size M 170mm drop; sizes L-XL 210mm drop), and MMX Paddle remote lever
- Saddle
- Fi’zi:k Terra Aidon, 145mm wide, Wingflex, S-Alloy Mobius rail
- Handlebar
- Race Face ERA Carbon, 20mm rise (sizes S/M) / 40mm rise (sizes L/XL), 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide
- Stem
- Whyte Trail full CNC, 32mm extension, 35mm bar bore
- Grips
- Whyte Enduro lock-on
- Pedals
- Fibre reinforced composite platform
Other
- Weight
- 24.4Kg (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 | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm | 505 mm |
| BStack | 627.0 mm | 638.4 mm | 650.2 mm | 663.8 mm |
| CHead angle | 64.5° / 63.9° | 64.5° / 63.9° | 64.5° / 63.9° | 64.5° / 63.9° |
| DSeat angle | 77.4° | 77.3° | 77.2° | 77° |
| EBB height | 354.2 mm | 354.2 mm | 346.3 mm | 346.3 mm |
| FWheelbase | 1218.3 mm | 1248.4 mm | 1278.9 mm | 1310.2 mm |
| GRear centre | 450.2 mm | 450.2 mm | 450.2 mm | 450.2 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 Works: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Kado Works cost?
£9,999 (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 Works weigh?
Whyte quotes 24.4 kg. It is the lightest build of the Kado.
What motor and battery does the Whyte Kado Works 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 Works have?
170 mm at the fork and 151 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte Kado Works come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Kado Works and the Kado RSX?
They share the Kado frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: 2026 Fox Podium Factory 29in vs Fox Float 38 Performance Elite; shock: Fox Float X2 Factory Series vs Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS; derailleur: SRAM XO T-Type AXS vs SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle; brakes: Hope EVO GR4 vs Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brake; price: £9,999 vs £7,199.
