Nukeproof Kilowatt Carbon: suspension setup & specs
The Nukeproof Kilowatt Carbon is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel. 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 Carbon →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert 297 | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite Grip (160 mm) | – | – | – | Setup → |
| Factory 297 | FOX 36 Float Factory Grip (160 mm) | – | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Nukeproof Kilowatt Carbon sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. Nukeproof builds the frame from carbon.
Up front, all builds get a FOX fork. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the FOX 36 Float Performance Elite Grip to the FOX 36 Float Factory Grip.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 36 Float Performance Elite Grip): 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 FOX adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
- 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 Carbon
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Nukeproof take priority.
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
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro 27.5 (rear).
| 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
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.