WhyteKarve RS
- Motor
- DJI Avinox M2S150 Nm; 1300 W peak
- Battery
- 800 WhAvinox 800 Wh, fixed (bolted in, removable for maintenance)
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 160 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon main frame, alloy rear
Overview
The Whyte Karve RS (£5,650) is the entry build of the Karve: DJI Avinox M2S (150 Nm) with 800 Wh, RockShox Lyrik Select fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Select shock, SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical and SRAM Maven Base brakes.
Karve is Whyte's 160 mm full-power e-MTB, built around the DJI Avinox M2S motor (up to 150 Nm and 1300 W peak, five assistance modes including Auto and Boost) with an 800 Wh battery bolted into the frame and an Avinox DPC100 OLED touchscreen in the top tube.
It has 160 mm of Quad-Link 4 rear suspension with custom-tuned shocks, a 160 mm fork, 29-inch wheels (MX ready) and geometry adjustment. The RSX uses a full carbon frame with RideWrap protection and a 12 A fast charger (80% in about 1 h 45 min); the RS pairs a carbon main frame with an alloy swingarm. Whyte quotes 22.9 kg for the RSX in size L.
- DJI Avinox M2S: up to 150 Nm, 1300 W peak
- 800 Wh battery, DPC100 OLED top-tube display
- 160 mm Quad-Link 4 travel front and rear
- 29-inch wheels, MX ready, geometry adjustment
Gallery
Photos: Whyte
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Colour
- Dark Silver
- 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 Lyrik Select, 160mm 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, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 57.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte
- Headset
- FSA custom 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 70, 12 speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake, four piston, sintered metal pads, 220mm six bolt Centreline rotor
- Rear brake
- SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake, four piston, sintered metal pads, 200mm six bolt Centreline rotor
- 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, 29" front and 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, 29 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 geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AReach | 444 mm | 469 mm | 494 mm | 519 mm |
| BStack | 615.2 mm | 626 mm | 636.7 mm | 651.1 mm |
| CHead angle | 64° / 63.4° | 64° / 63.4° | 64° / 63.4° | 64° / 63.4° |
| DSeat angle | 80.1° / 79.5° | 79.6° / 79.0° | 79.0° / 78.4° | 78.4° / 77.8° |
| EBB height | 350.8 mm | 350.8 mm | 350.8 mm | 350.8 mm |
| FWheelbase | 1220.2 mm | 1250.5 mm | 1290.8 mm | 1333 mm |
| GRear centre | 445 mm | 445 mm | 455 mm | 465 mm |
| HStandover height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| ISeat tube length | 395 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| JHead tube length | 97 mm | 109 mm | 121 mm | 137 mm |
| KMax seatpost insertion | 260 mm | 285 mm | 310 mm | 335 mm |
Where two values are given: standard / alternative geometry-adjustment setting (as listed by Whyte). Source: Whyte.
Karve: builds compared
Karve range →| Karve RS | Karve RSX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,650 | £7,799 |
| Frame | Carbon main frame, alloy rear | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm travel | Fox Float 36 Factory, 160mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox Float X Factory DPS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 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 H1900, 29" front and rear |
| Display | Avinox DPC100 OLED display mounted within the top tube | Avinox DPC100 OLED display mounted within the top tube |
| Weight | — | 22.9 kg |
Karve RS: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Karve RS cost?
£5,650 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The Karve range runs from £5,650 (Karve RS) to £7,799 (Karve RSX). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Whyte Karve 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 RS have?
160 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte Karve RS come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Karve RS and the Karve RSX?
They share the Karve frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — frame: carbon main frame, alloy rear vs carbon; fork: RockShox Lyrik Select vs Fox Float 36 Factory; shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select vs Fox Float X Factory DPS; derailleur: SRAM Eagle 90 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 £7,799.
