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FIRST OUT OF THE GATE

Is Whyte’s E-180 Works MX the ultimate e-enduro race bike?

NEED TO KNOW

The first bike launched with Bosch’s new Race motor (right), the E-180 has an all-new alloy frame with mixed-size wheels, aggressive geometry, a whopping 170mm of rear-wheel travel and a big 750Wh battery.

WHO’S IT FOR?

E-enduro racers. In the British brand’s own words, it’s been designed for “pinning it between the tape down the toughest EWS-E special stages, up the most technical Power Stages and along testing liaisons”.

KEY STATS

Travel: 180mm front, 170mm rear via four-bar linkage

Wheels: 29in front, 650b rear

Frame: Aluminium alloy, M-XL

Bosch Smart System Performance Line CX Race

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