Nukeproof Kilowatt Alloy: suspension setup & specs
The Nukeproof Kilowatt Alloy is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel. It is powered by DJI Avinox. Here you will find all 2 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Nukeproof Kilowatt Alloy →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp 297 | RockShox Psylo Gold RC (160 mm) | DJI Avinox 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| Pro 297 | RockShox Lyrik Base (160 mm) | DJI Avinox 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Nukeproof Kilowatt Alloy sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. The frame is made of aluminium.
Every build uses a RockShox fork. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Psylo Gold RC to the RockShox Lyrik Base. Drive comes from DJI Avinox, paired with 800 Wh of battery capacity.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Psylo Gold RC): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Nukeproof Kilowatt Alloy
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Nukeproof gives its own target SAG, use that.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity 2.4; Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro 29x2.4 / Albert Evo Gravity Pro 27.5x2.4.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.