2026 Whyte Kado Works V1 Electric Enduro Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike In Gun Metal Black

The Kado Works from British bike team Whyte represents the pinnacle of their electrifying e-MTB range, delivering championship-proven performance with meticulously selected components that excel in competitive enduro racing and aggressive trail riding. Developed in collaboration with Sam Shucksmith, the UK's first E-Enduro National Champion and 2024 E-Enduro Series Champion who won both titles aboard the prototype, this bike combines Whyte's renowned low centre of gravity design with racing grade components to create a focused machine that meets the demands of passionate and adventurous riders.

Built around a full uni-directional carbon fibre construction, the Kado Works delivers the ultimate combination of stiffness, compliance, and lightweight performance. Both the front triangle and rear swingarm are crafted from uni-directional carbon, providing precise power transfer and responsive handling whilst maintaining the resilience needed for hard trail use. The tapered head tube and internal cable routing contribute to the clean aesthetic and structural integrity, whilst the Shape.it Link V2 allows geometry adjustment to fine-tune handling characteristics for different tracks or riding preferences.

Refined e-bike system

Bosch's very latest high performance, ultra-responsive fifth generation Performance Line CX motor and battery technologies deliver you Bosch's most refined, reliable and efficient performance ever. Quieter and lighter than the previous generation, delivering 85Nm of torque and 600W of peak power that responds intuitively to your pedalling, and with free software updates available from July 2025, this motor can be configured with enhanced settings to unleash an impressive 100Nm of torque and 750W of peak power.

Bosch's latest motor offers an impressive all-round blend of power, weight and range. Add in a further improved motor response and smart power delivery, together with even more efficient and lighter battery cells to pack more power in for less weight, and you've the power, control, and range to conquer any ride. The tilted motor configuration allows the battery to sit lower in the frame, creating Whyte's signature low centre of gravity that translates to nimble handling and confident cornering on technical terrain.

The Kado Works comes with the Bosch 800Wh battery fitted as standard, which provides you with maximum capacity for extended riding and all-day adventures. If that is insufficient for your epic plans then, for frame sizes of Medium and up, the Kado is compatible with Bosch's aftermarket 'PowerMore' 250Wh range extender, giving you up to 1050Wh of battery capacity! Additionally, every Kado can take both 600Wh and 800Wh batteries so there is the option to buy a 600Wh battery and change out the stock battery for reduced weight on shorter rides or racing.

Even with a big 800Wh battery, the charging time is attractively fast. With the 4A charger you can expect approximately 50% in 2.3 hours from empty, and to 100% in 6.9 hours.

Another welcome professional touch is that the Kado Works integrates SRAM's AXS wireless electronic rear derailleur directly into the bike's main battery, so you'll never need to remember to charge your gears separately.

Smart connections

With the Bosch Smart System, which links up the Kado's top-tube Kiox 400C display, battery, and motor with the eBike Flow app on your mobile device, you can have even more information at your fingertips to manage, tailor, and personalise your bike just how you want to get even more from your riding. Tune the motor support levels, keep track of your bike's performance and battery consumption, plan and navigate routes, and keep your software up to date. You can even use your smartphone as a "digital key" to deactivate the motor for peace of mind.

High-performance suspension

Premium, race-specification suspension units – with meticulously custom-tuned settings to smooth out the rough. Performance comes courtesy of Fox's top-tier suspension package, with the Podium Factory fork providing 170mm of controlled, responsive travel up front. The 38mm stanchions and Grip X2 damper deliver the precision and adjustability needed for competitive riding, whilst the DebonAir spring maintains sensitivity over smaller bumps. At the rear, the custom-tuned Float X2 Factory Series shock with EVOL air spring provides 151mm of perfectly balanced travel, with damping characteristics specifically developed to complement the Kado's four-bar suspension design.

Whyte's engineer and race champion, Sam Shucksmith, has channelled his 17 years of racing experience to tune the Kado Works's suspension to deliver you the highest level of support, grip, confidence, and control possible right from your first ride.

Switching the linkage from "High" to "Low" will slacken the geometry by 0.6º and lower the bottom bracket for a more gravity-friendly handling.

Powerful and precise drivetrain

SRAM's cutting-edge wireless electronic drivetrain handles shifting with impressive reliability and precision. The T-Type system combines the benefits of electronic shifting with the robustness of Transmission technology, featuring the XO AXS rear derailleur and AXS Pod shifters working in harmony to offer 12 speeds with the SRAM XS 1275 wide-range 10-52T cassette. This setup provides seamless gear changes even under full motor torque, and the combination of SRAM 36T chainring with short Hope 155mm E-Bike cranks offers maximum ground clearance for technical terrain.

Finishing touches

The OneUp Components V3 dropper seatpost features size-specific travel lengths: 150mm for Small frames, 170mm for Medium, and 210mm for Large and X-Large. This allows riders to quickly lower their saddle position for technical descents and raise it back up for efficient climbing, with the MMX Paddle remote lever providing intuitive control.

Control and stopping power are provided by Hope's EVO GR4 four-piston brakes, delivering powerful and progressive braking performance across varied conditions. The 220mm front and 200mm rear floating rotors offer plenty of heat dissipation for sustained descents, whilst the ergonomic brake levers provide excellent modulation and feel.

Rolling on 29" wheels front and rear, the Kado Works benefits from a trail-smoothing wheel diameter that maintains momentum over technical terrain to give you a speed and control advantage across any trail. However, if you prefer the mixed sizes of a "mullet" setup then the bike is MX compatible, so you can swap the rear wheel size by adjusting the bike's "Shape.It" link to go from full 29er front & rear to mixed MX for a 29" front and 27.5" rear. All Kado bikes are ready to convert to a MX set-up so you can tailor your ride exactly how you want it – and all without affecting the geometry or the suspension kinematics.

The DT HX531 rims with 30mm internal width are laced to Hope Pro 5 hubs using DT Swiss Elemental spokes, creating a robust and reliable wheelset. The rims are shod with Maxxis tyres, featuring an Assegai WT 120 TPI up front with 3C MaxxGrip Dual Compound and EXO+ sidewall protection, and paired with a Minion DHR II WT 120 TPI rear tyre sporting 3C MaxxTerra Dual Compound and DoubleDown casing. This aggressive Maxxis tyre combination delivers the grip and durability needed for serious trail riding whilst providing different characteristics front and rear to optimise traction and rolling efficiency.

Lifetime frame + pivot bearing warranties

If you register your bike for free with Whyte within 28 days of purchase, they will back every Kado with a lifetime extended warranty against materials and manufacturing defects on all frames for the original owner, a lifetime warranty on all suspension pivot bearings together with a one-year warranty on parts, and a one-year cosmetic warranty on paint and decals.

Designed to perform, made to last

For Whyte, making bikes that ride and perform so you can have your best ride, every ride, is only part of the story. Another is engineering them to continue to keep doing that flawlessly ride after ride, and year after year no matter how hard you push them or what conditions you ride through – good, bad, or atrocious.

To do that, they pay as much attention to all the small details as they do the big to ensure the bike performs perfectly through every pump and pedal stroke. Everything from sweating the fine details of geometry and component selection to give you the perfect balance of performance and reliability, all the way to phosphate-coated and marine-grease packed bearings, fully sealed cable ports, masses of mud clearances, and many more.

The best British design, built to perform, engineered to last, award-winning handling, and proven through the worst conditions. That's the Whyte difference.

Want to see some action?

This video features other e-MTB models in the Kado range, rather than the Kado Works specifically, but it gives you a glimpse of the serious performance and intense capability you can expect from a Kado e-bike - not to mention the tons of fun, excitement, and satisfaction!

Key Features Of The Whyte Kado Works V1

• Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX, Gen 5, 15.5mph, 85Nm torque (100Nm via app)
• Battery: Bosch PowerTube 800Wh, removable, integrated in downtube
• Display: Bosch Kiox 400C LCD in top tube + Mini Remote on handlebar
• Frame: Uni-directional carbon mainframe and rear triangle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link V2
• Fork: Fox Podium Factory 29", 170mm travel, Grip X2 damper
• Brakes: Hope EVO GR4, four piston hydraulic disc brake, 220mm front / 200mm rear floating disc rotors
• Rear derailleur: SRAM XO T-Type AXS, 12 speed, powered off the Bosch internal battery
• Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod, right, MMX, 12 speed
• Front tyre: Maxxis Assegai WT, TR, 29" x 2.5" 120TPI, EXO+ sidewall protection, 3C MaxxGrip
• Rear tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 29" x 2.4" 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra
• Seatpost: One Up Components V3 Dropper Post, MMX Paddle remote lever, 150mm / 170mm / 210mm travel

What's Included

• Manual, keys and charger included
• Complimentary pedals supplied
• Built, configured and tested by an approved technician
• Full technical handover and ongoing support if required
• We offer a free follow up service at 175 miles