WhyteKarve EVO RS
- Motor
- DJI Avinox M2S150 Nm; 1300 W peak
- Battery
- 800 WhAvinox 800 Wh, fixed (bolted in, removable for maintenance)
- Travel F / R
- 180 / 180 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon main frame, alloy rear
Overview
The Whyte Karve EVO RS (£5,650) is the entry build of the Karve EVO: DJI Avinox M2S (150 Nm) with 800 Wh, RockShox ZEB Select fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Select RT shock, SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type mechanical and SRAM Maven Base brakes.
Karve EVO is the 180 mm gravity version of Whyte's Avinox platform: 180 mm of Quad-Link 4 travel front and rear, a carbon main frame with an alloy swingarm, geometry adjustment and MX wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear), with full 29er compatibility.
Power comes from the DJI Avinox M2S motor (up to 150 Nm, 1300 W peak) with an 800 Wh internal battery and a DPC100 top-tube display. Whyte aims it at self-shuttling, bike-park and big-mountain riding; it comes in sizes M to XL and the RSX is quoted at 24.4 kg in size L.
- 180 mm Quad-Link 4 travel front and rear
- DJI Avinox M2S: up to 150 Nm, 1300 W peak
- 800 Wh battery
- MX wheels, full 29er ready
Gallery
Photos: Whyte
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Colour
- Gun metal (gloss)
- Frame
- Uni-directional carbon mainframe, ZS56 top and bottom head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 alloy swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts
- Fork
- RockShox ZEB Select, 180mm travel, 44mm offset, Linear XL, Delta RC damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth
- Rear shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 62.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte
- Headset
- ZS56 upper / lower headset cups for 1 1/18in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed bearings
E-system
- Motor
- Avinox M2S drive unit with 150Nm maximum torque, 1300W of peak power and 250W of nominal power. Features five power mode settings including Auto and Boost.
- Battery
- Avinox 800Wh fixed battery, mounted into the frame by 2x bolts. Removeable for maintenance by removing motor.
- Display
- Avinox DPC100 OLED display mounted within the top tube, paired with the discrete bar mounted wireless controller. Also connects to the Avinox Ride 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 90, 12 speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake, four piston, sintered metal pads, 220mm six bolt Centreline rotors
- Rear brake
- SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake, four piston, sintered metal pads, 200mm six bolt Centreline rotors
- Brake levers
- SRAM Maven Base
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, HG freehub
- Front hub
- Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm thru axle, 32 hole
- Spokes
- 14g stainless black, brass nipples
- Rims
- Whyte eMTB sleeved rims, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 29in front, 27.5in rear
- 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, 27.5 x 2.5in 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 7050 alloy, 40mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 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.
Karve EVO geometry
| Size | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| AReach | 457 mm | 482 mm | 507 mm |
| BStack | 636.8 mm | 647.5 mm | 661.9 mm |
| CHead angle | 63.3° / 62.7° | 63.3° / 62.7° | 63.3° / 62.7° |
| DSeat angle | 78.8° | 78.2° | 77.6° |
| EBB height | 350.1 mm | 350.1 mm | 350.1 mm |
| FWheelbase | 1259.2 mm | 1299.5 mm | 1341.7 mm |
| GRear centre | 445 mm | 455 mm | 465 mm |
| HStandover height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| ISeat tube length | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| JHead tube length | 109 mm | 121 mm | 137 mm |
| KMax seatpost insertion | 285 mm | 310 mm | 335 mm |
Where two values are given: standard / alternative geometry-adjustment setting (as listed by Whyte). Source: Whyte.
Karve EVO: builds compared
Karve EVO range →| Karve EVO RS | Karve EVO RSX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,650 | £7,299 |
| Frame | Carbon main frame, alloy rear | Carbon main frame, alloy rear |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select, 180mm travel | RockShox ZEB Ultimate, 180mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select RT | RockShox Vivid Ultimate RC2T |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type mechanical | SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake | SRAM Maven Silver hydraulic disc brake |
| Wheels | Whyte eMTB sleeved rims, 30mm internal width | DT Swiss Hybrid HF1900, 29in front |
| Display | Avinox DPC100 OLED display mounted within the top tube | Avinox DPC100 OLED display mounted within the top tube |
| Weight | — | 24.4 kg |
Karve EVO RS: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Karve EVO RS cost?
£5,650 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The Karve EVO range runs from £5,650 (Karve EVO RS) to £7,299 (Karve EVO RSX). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Whyte Karve EVO RS have?
DJI Avinox M2S (150 Nm; 1300 W peak). 800 Wh battery — avinox 800 Wh, fixed (bolted in, removable for maintenance).
How much suspension travel does the Whyte Karve EVO RS have?
180 mm at the fork and 180 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte Karve EVO RS come in?
M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Karve EVO RS and the Karve EVO RSX?
They share the Karve EVO frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox ZEB Select vs RockShox ZEB Ultimate; shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select RT vs RockShox Vivid Ultimate RC2T; derailleur: SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type mechanical vs SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle; brakes: SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake vs SRAM Maven Silver hydraulic disc brake; price: £5,650 vs £7,299.
