WhyteKarve EVO
- Price
- £5,650 – £7,299
- 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"
- Weight
- 24.4 kg
Overview
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
Whyte Karve EVO builds
Karve EVO builds compared
| 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 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.
Whyte Karve EVO: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Karve EVO cost?
£5,650 – £7,299 depending on the build (Karve EVO RS £5,650, Karve EVO RSX £7,299); UK RRP, VAT incl..
How many Whyte Karve EVO builds are there?
2: Karve EVO RS, Karve EVO RSX. They share the frame platform and differ mainly in suspension, drivetrain, wheels and weight.
How much does the Whyte Karve EVO weigh?
Claimed weights range from 24.4 kg (Karve EVO RSX) to 24.4 kg (Karve EVO RSX).
What motor and battery does the Whyte Karve EVO use?
DJI Avinox M2S (150 Nm; 1300 W peak) with a 800 Wh battery (avinox 800 wh, fixed (bolted in, removable for maintenance)).
How much travel does the Whyte Karve EVO have?
180 mm fork and 180 mm rear travel on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
