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Kado RS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
£5,199($6,973)| Weight | 56.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160mm front |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Eagle 90 Transmission, Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Motor | hub-drive |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Aug 2025
The Kado S is the latest bike to hit Whyte’s e-mountain bike lineup, and it aims to bring big pedal-assist performance at an attainable price point. With it, the brand has done very well to deliver an excellent ride both through Whyte’s known low centre of gravity and through very wise spec choices. That said, not every component on this bike elevates its ride, rather, some hold it back. Either way, it’s an affordable platform that’s primed for upgrades.
Aug 2025 · Alex Evans
Full carbon fibre frame meets Whyte’s focus on centre-of-gravity research
Well made frame
Impressive warranty support
Great geometry
Supportive suspension
Immovable handling
Bosch motor and battery
Lacks playfulness
A bit weighty
Suspension isn t the smoothest
Chainring too large
Aug 2025 · Seb Stott
The souped-up Kado comes equipped with the Fox Podium fork and Hope GR4 brakes.
Jul 2025 · Jamie Darlow
The Kado is now Whyte’s go to e-bike for most riders, replacing the old E-160 and brushing aside the ELyte. It’s not that the E-160 wasn’t good by the way, but it certainly was heavy and in need of a total overhaul; while the ELyte was always going to be a niche bike, with its small battery, lightweight focus and high price. Not so the new Kado, the travel is absolutely on point with a now-standard 150mm travel and a 160mm fork. Some of the best electric mountain bikes we’ve seen in 2025 and last year carry this travel, from the superlative Amflow PL Carbon to the latest Specialized Turbo Levo. – Short of time? Click here to skip to the verdict – Doing the leg work is Bosch’s latest and boostiest CX motor, so with 100Nm torque and 750w of peak power I can testify it is able to keep the DJI crew within sight on the climbs… just. And with the biggest 800Wh battery on offer you’ll be riding for longer than them too. More than that, the Kado is one of the most well rounded and thoughtfully put together e-bikes I’ve ridden in a long time. Whyte’s barely put a foot wrong and I can see this RSX version being a stalwart of UK trails. Whyte Kado RSX need to know 150mm travel e-bike, with a 160mm fork and full carbon frame Replaces the old Whyte E-160, with the same suspension design Whyte has pioneered a low centre of gravity, for easy cornering Top end bike gets functional spec with a focus on suspension performance 24kg weight and 800Wh battery means this e-bike is no SL Powered by the latest Bosch CX Gen 5 motor, which now updates to 750W peak power Does anyone know what kado actually means though? I had to look it up, but apparently it’s traditional Japanese flower arranging, where the point is to enjoy the beauty of lines and spaces. Yup, makes no sense to me either, but it’s a cool name. I think it should have been called the Whyte COG though, which even more of an oddball name but sums up the bike pretty neatly. That’s because Whyte has gone after a low centre of gravity in a big way. Plenty of brands care about getting weight low down in a bike, but Whyte is positively obsessed with the idea. This isn’t new on the Kado, but the Kado has a clocked motor letting Whyte slam the battery lower in the frame. I’ve always been sceptical about the performance gains this actually delivers though, because it’s impossible to actually test this theory and compare bikes that are similar in every other way. Although I’m hoping the new Orbea Rallon will change that with its removable weight plates letting you add or subtract weight from the BB area. Back to the Kado though and it’s certainly a good explanation for why this relatively heavy bike corners so well. The theory is …Continue reading »
• Incredible stability and composure at speed, feels like more than 150mm travel
• Agile at speed thanks to low centre of gravity and easy-to-lift front wheel
• Supple suspension with grip for days
• Sensible pricing and well thought out spec
• It is heavy, at 24kg, something you do feel at low speed or lifting into your car/van
• Bosch CX is no match for the DJI Avinox
Mar 2025 · Steve Fisher
Whyte Bikes announces the new Kado eMTB lineup, keeping their batteries riding low to ensure excellent stability and agility.
Mar 2025 · Knut Nes
Don’t get me wrong, the Kado isn’t an old bike. It’s a brand-new model from Whyte, and it comes with the latest Bosch CX motor and batteries of either 600 or 800 Wh. This is a detachable battery, which seems to be less common these days. And you...
| Frame | Uni-directional carbon mainframe, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 aluminium swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select, 160mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir, Charger RC damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select R, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 57.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | Token TK19506 1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed bearings |
| Stem | Whyte, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore |
| Handlebar | Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide |
| Saddle | Whyte Custom |
| 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) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Fibre reinforced composite platform |
| Grips | Whyte Enduro lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Whyte 155mm long ISIS crank arms, SRAM direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle 70, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1270, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Stealth, four piston hydraulic disc brake, organic pads, 220mm six bolt Centreline rotor Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rims | WTB ST Tough (front), WTB HTZ Trail (rear), 30mm internal width |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless black, brass nipples |
| Front Hub | Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 100mm thru axle, 32 hole |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, nine degree micro engagement four pawl, 32 hole |
| Tires | 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) |
| Motor | Alloy, e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, nine degree micro engagement four pawl, 32 hole |
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First added April 11
Last updated June 4