Bicycle maker Nukeproof has unveiled its new electric mountain bike (e-MTB) platform, Kilowatt, equipped with the Avinox e-bike drivetrain. It will offer both alloy and carbon frames, while using a single platform to cover models from entry-level to top-end as part of its market strategy.

Mobility outlet BikeBiz reported on June 24 that Kilowatt will be released in 4 models: 2 alloy and 2 carbon. Prices range from 3,999 pounds (4,499 euros) to 7,999 pounds (8,999 euros) for the top model.

Kilowatt is an all-mountain e-MTB with 160 mm of front suspension travel and 150 mm at the rear. It supports a mullet setup with different front and rear wheel sizes and can be changed to a full 29-inch wheel setting through flip-chip adjustment.

The core of the new lineup is the combination of a newly designed frame and the Avinox drivetrain. Nukeproof explained that development focused on making the ride characteristics of the alloy and carbon frames as similar as possible. In particular, the alloy models use precision casting technology used in the automotive industry to achieve tube shapes and a design similar to the carbon frame.

The frame structure has also been redesigned. Both materials use a single-piece suspension link to increase stiffness in the front and rear triangle structure, and internal cables are routed using a Tube-in-Tube method to improve maintenance convenience.

Most models are fitted with an 800 Wh high-capacity battery. Smaller frames use a 600 Wh battery due to limited downtube space. All batteries are designed as integrated, non-removable units. Nukeproof said it focused on improving frame stiffness, design completeness and riding performance instead of making the battery removable.

Most models, except the entry-level version, use the Avinox M2S motor. The entry model, Kilowatt Alloy Comp, uses the Avinox M2 motor. The top-end Carbon Factory model weighs 22.2 kg in a medium size excluding pedals, and the 2 carbon models come standard with a 12A fast charger.

Components are also designed for off-road riding. Nukeproof fitted most models with SRAM Maven brakes, while the entry-level version uses DB4 brakes. Carbon models come standard with a DT Swiss wheelset for e-bikes and Schwalbe gravity tyres, and some models also include radial-structure tyres.

The company said the new product focuses on delivering a ride feel closer to a non-motorised mountain bike than a typical e-bike. Steve Jamieson (스티브 제이미슨), product manager for the carbon Kilowatt, said, "What matters is not the Avinox system itself, but how it is integrated into a geometry and handling package," stressing a natural ride feel.

Tom Burgler (톰 버글러), who led the alloy model, also said, "We designed the motor bracket as a central frame structure to improve both internal cable management and exterior finish," adding that the goal was the best alloy frame developed so far.

Brand director Clive Gosling (클라이브 고슬링) said, "It was harder to deliver excellent performance at this price point than to build an expensive e-MTB," and explained that securing both performance and price competitiveness is the platform's core value.

The industry views the Kilowatt launch as a strategy aimed simultaneously at weight reduction, frame design and price competitiveness in the e-MTB market. In particular, how the Avinox drivetrain and integrated battery design will be assessed in real-world riding performance and user experience is expected to be a focus of market interest.