The All New Whyte Kado

The latest ebike out of Whyte’s workshop is the brand new Kado eMTB, a full suspension ebike aimed at redefining your trail and enduro bike experience. Power is provided by the latest Bosch eBike motor, the 5^th generation Performance Line CX, which delivers power and efficiency like no other system. The frame comes in a high-performance full carbon variant, a wallet friendly alloy option, or the best-of-both hybrid alloy and carbon version, giving plenty of choice to match a range of budgets. All of these options provide exceptional durability and feature the low centre of gravity that is at the heart of the Kado’s design.

All Kado models can take a Bosch eBike battery of up to 800Wh and the M – XL size models can be used with the Bosch Powermore 250 Wh range extender, granting more freedom for those longer days in the hills.

Kado Features And Components

The Kado is intended to be an E mountain bike that is capable of tackling the hardest of trails you can throw at it, and is full of features that allow you to achieve that goal. It is a capable 160mm/150mm travel platform, that comes from custom tuned suspension from Fox and RockShox, giving it a balance between soaking up big hits and remaining playful and responsive.

Short 155mm cranks are equipped on the Kado RS and RSX models, with 160mm coming on the S models, allowing for greater ground clearance without raising the centre of gravity.

Braking on this Whyte eBike comes from four piston hydraulic disc brakes, with large rotors giving riders powerful braking, allowing for greater control. Further enhancing this control are the 800mm bars fitted to all models, that can of course be cut down if riders find these too wide.

Frame size specific, full-drop dropper posts are fitted to all models, making it possible to get the saddle right out of the way on the steeper descents.

Total Geometry Concept

As with all Whyte E bike models, the Kado is built around their “Total Geometry” concept, which enhances performance by placing the rider in a more centred riding position. A long wheelbase, short chainstays, steep seat tube angle, and a slack head angle come together to create a ride that is balanced and stable at speed, but playful and reactive in the corners.

Whyte have known the importance that the centre of gravity (CoG) plays in the handling of a bike for a long time, particularly with an eBike, as the overall weight is usually higher than that of a non-electrically assisted bike. In general, a lower CoG improves stability, can aid cornering, and can improve ride confidence, especially on steeper descents. Whyte’s focus on lowering the centre of gravity in their E mountain bike range began in 2019, with their E-150 being the first eMTB on the market to feature a rotated motor to allow for the motor and battery to sit as low as possible in the frame.

The latest Whyte eBike continues this philosophy, with the Kado RSX equipped with an 800Wh battery having a CoG that sits 12.54mm lower than the outgoing E-160 RX with a 750Wh battery.

The Whyte Kado Range