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Whyte Kado E-MTBTrail machine with Bosch power from the island

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 06.03.2025

With 160/150 mm of suspension travel, the Whyte Kado is designed to hit the mark for sporty trail and enduro eMTBs.
Photo: Roo Fowler
Whyte presents the Kado, a new e-mountainbike with a Bosch motor. With 160/150 millimetres of suspension travel, it is designed to strike the happy medium between trail and enduro. It is equipped with the latest Bosch Performance Line CX motor and batteries with up to 800 watt hours. Bikers have the choice between carbon and aluminium, with prices starting at 4999 euros.
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With the Kado, the British bike manufacturer Whyte is launching a new e-mountainbike that is designed to hit the trail and enduro notch and make sporty mountain bikers happy. Whyte wants to create an amazing compromise with this model: The bike is intended to be the British company's best and most affordable E-MTB to date. This balancing act is made possible above all by the broad line-up. The Kado is available with a carbon frame as well as an aluminium frame - or with a material mix of carbon main frame and aluminium rear triangle.

The Bosch Performance CX is installed slightly rotated so that the battery can be pulled out downwards in front of the motor.Photo: Roo FowlerThe Bosch Performance CX is installed slightly rotated so that the battery can be pulled out downwards in front of the motor.With 160/150 mm of suspension travel, the Whyte Kado is designed to hit the mark for sporty trail and enduro eMTBs.Photo: Roo FowlerWith 160/150 mm of suspension travel, the Whyte Kado is designed to hit the mark for sporty trail and enduro eMTBs.

The Whyte Kado relies on the latest fifth-generation Bosch Performance Line CX motor, which delivers a peak output of 600 watts and a maximum torque of 85 Newton metres. Depending on the model, a 600 or 800 watt-hour battery serves as energy storage. This can be removed from the frame for easy charging or replacement. To save weight, Whyte has opted for the somewhat more complicated downward removal from the closed down tube. The Kado is also compatible with Bosch's optional 250 watt hour "PowerMore" additional battery, which increases the total capacity to up to 1050 watt hours.

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The Power More 250 can optionally increase the battery capacity on tour. The additional battery is available as an accessory.Photo: Roo FowlerThe Power More 250 can optionally increase the battery capacity on tour. The additional battery is available as an accessory.The adapter plate on the top tube reveals that this frame is probably already prepared for a future generation of Bosch displays.Photo: Roo FowlerThe adapter plate on the top tube reveals that this frame is probably already prepared for a future generation of Bosch displays.The new Bosch Purion 400 sits well protected behind the handlebars and displays the most important information.Photo: Roo FowlerThe new Bosch Purion 400 sits well protected behind the handlebars and displays the most important information.

The facts about the Whyte Kado

  • Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX
  • Battery: 800 or 600 Wh, depending on model
  • Frame: Full carbon, carbon/aluminium or aluminium, depending on the model
  • Suspension travel: 160/150 mm
  • Wheel size: 29 inch, option to 29/27.5 with other link
  • Three models for 4999, 7299 and 8499 euros
  • Weight: 24.2 kilos, top model with 800 Wh, manufacturer's specification
  • Lifetime warranty on frame and bearings for first owners
  • Cable routing in the liner, for carefree replacement of cables and pulls
A fender is designed to keep the coarsest dirt away from the bearings and joints. The asymmetrical design with transverse damper can also be recognised in the blur.Photo: Roo FowlerA fender is designed to keep the coarsest dirt away from the bearings and joints. The asymmetrical design with transverse damper can also be recognised in the blur.

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Frame and geometry

Whyte offers the Kado in three frame variants: The top model Kado RSX has a full carbon frame, while the main frame triangle of the Kado RS is made of carbon and the rear triangle is made of aluminium. The most affordable version, the Kado S, is made entirely of aluminium. All frames have a geometry adjustment that can be used to flatten the steering angle by 0.6 degrees and lower the bottom bracket by eight millimetres. The manufacturer claims to have lowered the centre of gravity by 12.54 millimetres compared to the previous E-160 model. This should ensure more agile handling. Whyte offers the Kado in four sizes from S to XL.

The geometry can be raised or lowered using the flip chip in the shock mount. The steering and seat angle change by 0.6 degrees, the bottom bracket height by 8 millimetres.Photo: Roo FowlerThe geometry can be raised or lowered using the flip chip in the shock mount. The steering and seat angle change by 0.6 degrees, the bottom bracket height by 8 millimetres.

Another option: With a different shock linkage, the Kado can be converted to a "mullet" if desired, i.e. ridden with a 29/27.5-inch wheel mix. According to Whyte, the geometry does not change with this conversion due to the different linkage.

Wrenchers will be pleased: the cables run classically along the head tube into the inside of the main frame.Photo: Roo FowlerWrenchers will be pleased: the cables run classically along the head tube into the inside of the main frame.

Equipment and variants

The Kado is expected to cost between 4999 and 8499 euros. Whyte also achieves the wide price range through the different frames - from aluminium to full carbon.

Whyte Kado RSX - 8499 Euro

The top model Kado RSX is equipped with a Fox Float 38 Performance Elite fork and a Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS EVOL LV shock. The brakes are from Magura (MT7) and the electronic shifting from Sram (T-Type AXS Eagle 1x12).

  • Frame material: Full carbon fibre
  • Fork: Fox Float 38 Performance Elite, 160 mm travel
  • Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS EVOL LV, 150 mm travel
  • Gearing: Sram T-Type AXS Eagle 1x12 (electronic)
  • Brakes: Magura MT7
  • Battery: 800 Wh, removable
  • Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5), 85 Nm, 600 W peak
  • Weight: from 24.2 kg (size M)
  • Price: 8499 Euro
All models come with telescopic support, some with adjustable stroke to utilise the maximum adjustment range.Photo: Roo FowlerAll models come with telescopic support, some with adjustable stroke to utilise the maximum adjustment range.

Whyte Kado RS - 7299 Euro

The Whyte Kado RS has a hybrid frame with carbon at the front and aluminium at the rear. It also comes with a mechanical 12-speed drivetrain. Whyte will only announce details of the equipment at a later date.

  • Frame material: carbon main frame, aluminium rear triangle
  • Fork: 160 mm travel
  • Shock absorber: 150 mm travel
  • Battery: 800 Wh, removable
  • Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5), 85 Nm, 600 W peak
  • Price: 7299 Euro

Whyte Kado S - 4999 Euro

The Kado S comes with an aluminium frame and affordable Rockshox suspension. At 4999 euros, it belongs to the entry-level class of sporty E-MTB fullys.

  • Frame material: Aluminium
  • Fork: Rockshox Psylo Gold, 160 mm travel
  • Shock: Rockshox Deluxe Select R, 150 mm travel
  • Shifting: Shimano Cues 1x11
  • Brakes: Shimano M4100 (4-piston)
  • Battery: 600 Wh (800 Wh optional), removable
  • Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5), 85 Nm, 600 W peak
  • Price: 4999 euros (5699 euros with 800 Wh battery)
The Whyte Kado S comes with an aluminium frame and costs 4999 euros.Photo: WhyteThe Whyte Kado S comes with an aluminium frame and costs 4999 euros.
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Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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