{"id":17698,"date":"2026-10-07T15:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/llke\/?p=17698"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:32:03","slug":"spotlight-whyte-karve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/llke\/spotlight-whyte-karve\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight: Whyte Karve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spotlight: Whyte Karve<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Built for the most extreme lines, Whyte Karve<\/a><\/strong> is your supreme self-shuttle machine. Powered by Avinox<\/a><\/strong> to take every ride to the next level. All thriller, no filler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furiously fast, powerfully capable and built for the biggest kicks on the most challenging trails. The Karve<\/a><\/strong> is a mid-travel full-power enduro-capable eMTB, delivering the very best handling and performance for maximum thrills – everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designed, developed and proven on the toughest UK terrain and conditions, Karve<\/a><\/strong> is made for gravity thrill seekers, bike-park senders and big mountain riders looking for the biggest thrills and the very best descending and self-shuttle performance possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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POWERED BY AVINOX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the all new Whyte Karve<\/a><\/strong> is the brand new Avinox M2S motor.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brand new drive unit pushes the limits of what we expect from e-bike technology. The highest performing motor for Whyte’s<\/a><\/strong> most innovative e-bikes, built for pure self-shuttle performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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POWERFUL<\/strong>
130Nm torque \/ 150Nm torque in Boost Mode
1300w Peak Power \/ 250w Nominal Power
800% Assistance level<\/td>		COMPACT<\/strong>
107mm (H) x 172mm (L)
2.65kg<\/td><\/tr>
ADVANCED<\/strong>
Multi Sensor Fusion Algorithm
Built in IMU; torque\/cadence\/wheel speed sensors; barometer; compass; ambient light sensor
Speed Sensor acts like traction control with seamless assistance transfer from pedal to rear tyre for predictable traction everywhere<\/td>		BATTERY<\/strong>
800Wh, integrated
Approx: 3.77kg
Maintains 80% of capacity after 500 charge cycles
Self-discharge, Sate Of Health (SOH) management and Voltage Reduction to fully maximise battery life<\/td><\/tr>
RIDING ASSISTANCE MODES<\/strong>
ECO \/ AUTO \/ TRAIL \/ TURBO \/ BOOST<\/td>		DURABLE<\/strong>
IP66 rated water protection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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WHYTE KARVE RS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The KARVE RS is ideal for enthusiast riders who want a light, mid-travel full-power enduro-capable eMTB that delivers the very best handling and performance possible for maximum thrills.<\/em><\/strong>

160mm front + 160mm rear of custom-tuned suspension travel<\/strong>

RockShox Lyrik Select 29in fork + RockShox Super Deluxe Select rear shock<\/strong>

Uni-directional carbon fibre front triangle with 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle frame + proportional sizing + geometry adjustment + UDH dropout<\/strong>

DJI Avinox full-torque (120Nm), full-power (1000W peak) motor + DP100 OLED top-tube display + wireless controller<\/strong>

800Wh internal, non-removeable battery + fast charger<\/strong>

SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical T-Type 1\u00d712 transmission + SRAM Maven Base four-piston hydraulic brakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a35,650<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHYTE KARVE RSX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The KARVE RSX is built for the biggest kicks on the most challenging trails. The new master of extreme performance. With the power of Avinox inside.<\/em><\/strong>

160mm front + 160mm rear of custom-tuned suspension travel<\/strong>

Fox Float 36 Factory fork + Fox Float X Factory DPS rear shock<\/strong>

Uni-directional full carbon fibre frame + proportional sizing + geometry adjustment + UDH dropout<\/strong>

DJI Avinox full-torque (120Nm), full-power (1000W peak) motor + DP100 OLED top-tube display + wireless controller<\/strong>

800Wh internal, non-removeable battery + fast charger<\/strong>

SRAM AXS Eagle 1\u00d712 transmission + SRAM Maven Silver four-piston hydraulic brakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a37,799<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHYTE KARVE EVO RS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Built for only the most extreme lines, Karve EVO RS is built on a uni-directional carbon mainframe, with a RockShox ZEB fork, Super Deluxe Shock & SRAM Eagle 90 shifting.<\/em><\/strong>

Uni-directional carbon mainframe, ZS56 top and bottom head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 Alloy swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts

RockShox ZEB Select, 180mm travel, 44mm offset, Linear XL, Delta RC damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth

RockShox Super Deluxe Select RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 62.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte

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.

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

SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a35,650<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHYTE KARVE EVO RSX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All thriller, no filler. The all-new Karve Evo RSX boast a carbon mainframe, RockShox ZEB Ultimate forks, Vivid Ultimate shock & SRAM AXS Eagle shifting.<\/em><\/strong>

Uni-directional carbon mainframe, ZS56 top and bottom head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 Alloy swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts, RideWrap frame protection kit fitted as standard

RockShox ZEB Ultimate, 180mm travel, 44mm offset, Linear XL, Charger 3.2 damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth

RockShox Vivid Ultimate RC2T, 230 x 62.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte

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. AXS derailleur powered off motor and featuring SmoothShift.

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

SRAM S1000 AXS Eagle, 12 speed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a37,299<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KARVE<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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