Whyte Karve RS 2026

£5,499.00

Whyte Karve RS Electric Mountain BikeFuriously fast and powerfully capable, the Karve RS is built for riders who want maximum thrills on the most demanding trails. With 160 mm of custom tuned suspension, full power support from the Avinox M2S drive unit and Whyte's proven enduro geometry, it delivers confident — Read More

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Description

Whyte Karve RS Electric Mountain Bike

Furiously fast and powerfully capable, the Karve RS is built for riders who want maximum thrills on the most demanding trails. With 160 mm of custom tuned suspension, full power support from the Avinox M2S drive unit and Whyte’s proven enduro geometry, it delivers confident handling and serious speed across technical climbs and committed descents. The lightweight carbon and alloy chassis keeps the bike responsive, while the 800 Wh battery and full torque motor give you the range and punch to ride harder, further and faster.

Key Features

  • 160 mm front and 160 mm rear custom tuned suspension
  • RockShox Lyrik Select 29 in fork and Super Deluxe Select rear shock
  • Uni directional carbon front triangle with 6061 T6 aluminium rear
  • Avinox M2S drive unit with 150 Nm max torque and 1300 W peak power
  • 250 W nominal power with five power modes including Auto and Boost
  • DP100 OLED top tube display with wireless controller
  • AXS derailleur powered directly from the motor with SmoothShift
  • 800 Wh internal non removable battery with fast charger
  • SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical T Type 1×12 transmission
  • SRAM Maven Base four piston hydraulic brakes
  • 29 in wheels front and rear, MX ready
  • Adjustable travel full insertion dropper post with size specific drop
  • Proportional sizing, geometry adjustment and UDH dropout

Full Power Avinox M2S Drive

The Avinox M2S system delivers 150 Nm of maximum torque, 1300 W of peak power and 250 W of nominal output for strong climbing support and rapid acceleration. Five power modes, including Auto and Boost, let you match assistance to the terrain. The AXS derailleur is powered directly from the motor and uses SmoothShift for consistent, load tolerant gear changes. The DP100 OLED display sits cleanly on the top tube and pairs with a wireless controller for simple mode changes. The 800 Wh internal battery provides long range performance with fast charging for quick turnaround between rides.

Balanced 160 mm Suspension

The RockShox Lyrik Select fork and Super Deluxe Select rear shock are tuned specifically for the Karve RS. The 160 mm travel front and rear gives the bike the control and support needed for enduro level terrain while keeping the ride lively on flowing trails.

Carbon And Alloy Chassis

A uni directional carbon fibre front triangle keeps weight low and stiffness high, while the 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle adds durability. Proportional sizing ensures consistent handling across all frame sizes, and the geometry flip chip lets you fine tune the ride for different terrain.

Trail Ready Components

SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical T Type shifting provides reliable 1×12 performance, and SRAM Maven Base brakes deliver strong, consistent stopping power. The 29 in wheels roll fast and smooth, with MX compatibility for riders who want a mullet setup. The full insertion dropper post offers size specific drop for confident movement on steep ground.

Bike specifications are advised by the manufacturer and can be subject to change without prior warning.

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Specification

Frame

Uni-directional carbon mainframe, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 Alloy swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts

Rear Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 57.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm travel, 44mm offset, Linear XL, Delta RC damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth

Stem

Whyte, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore

Handle Bars

Whyte Custom 7050 alloy, 40mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide

Tape Grips

Whyte Enduro lock-on

Brakes

SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake, four piston, sintered metal pads, 220mm six bolt Centreline rotor

Brake Levers

SRAM Maven Base

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed

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, 12mm x 100mm thru axle, 32 hole

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS Pod, right, MMX, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM XS 1270, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed

Chainset

Whyte 155mm long ISIS crank arms, SRAM direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type

Pedals

Fibre reinforced composite platform

Wheels

Whyte eMTB sleeved rims, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 29" front and rear

Front Tyre

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)

Rear Tyre

Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra, Dual Compound (rear)

Saddle

Whyte Custom

Seat Post

TranzX +RAD adjustable dropper post, 34.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; size M 170mm drop; sizes L-XL 200mm drop)

Battery

Avinox 800Wh fixed battery, mounted into the frame by 2x bolts. Removeable for maintenance by removing motor.

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.

Discipline

MTB

Material

Carbon

Wheel size

29"

Electric

Yes

Season

2026

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