R.EXC 2026
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enduro
The Rotwild R.EXC 2026 is a German hand-built carbon e-enduro with mid-high pivot kinematics, 45-step modular geometry adjustment and the DJI Avinox M2S motor. Headline numbers: 150 Nm of torque, 1,500 W manufacturer-claimed peak, 820 Wh removable Rotwild IPU820 battery, 180 mm front / 170 mm rear travel, a 63.6 degree head angle, 23.5 kg claimed and €10,990 base. There are no curated community quotes on file yet, so this verdict draws on the gold spec sheet.
Drive system and range. The DJI Avinox M2S delivers 150 Nm of torque and a 1,500 W manufacturer-claimed peak at 2.63 kg — currently among the highest-output mainstream eMTB motors. The 820 Wh Rotwild IPU820 battery is removable and one of the largest packs on a full-power enduro in 2026, supporting four-and-a-half to five-and-a-half hours of hard riding on the 23.5 kg chassis. The DJI Avinox M2S is now used across 60-plus brands as of April 2026, so service network is broadening rapidly outside of Rotwild's own dealer footprint.
Geometry and handling. Rotwild offers three sizes (M, L, XL) with reach progressing from 460 mm (M) through 485 mm (L) to 510 mm (XL). The headline geometry feature is the modular 45-step adjustment system: an Acros RW EXC modular headset allowing +/-0.5 degree HA and +/-5 mm reach adjustment, plus a three-stage rocker link offering 160, 155 or 145 mm rear travel. The mid-high pivot kinematics with vertical shock layout sit at the heart of the chassis, with modular dropouts for 29-inch or mullet wheel configuration. The 63.6 degree head angle at base setting is properly slack, and the 436 to 460 mm chainstay range gives genuine geometry flexibility per size.
Build and value. Two trims are on file: the Pro (base €10,990) and Ultra. The Polydynamic carbon frame is handcrafted from high-modulus carbon fibres — pricing reflects the boutique German build provenance. At €10,990 base the R.EXC is competing with Specialized Levo Gen 4, Pivot Shuttle AMP'd and Mondraker Crafty XR at the upper end of the segment, but bringing the unique 45-step modular geometry as the differentiator.
Verdict. The Rotwild R.EXC 2026 suits buyers who want a German hand-built carbon enduro with the DJI Avinox M2S motor, an industry-leading 820 Wh removable battery, and the 45-step modular geometry programme that lets you fine-tune the bike from playful 145 mm trail to gravity-focused 160 mm enduro. Less suitable for buyers seeking the largest UK dealer network, value-led pricing, or a simpler one-spec geometry bike. Production status: current. Without community feedback on file, demo and direct dealer engagement essential to evaluate the modular geometry programme before ordering.
Frame
Polydynamic carbon frame handcrafted from high-modulus carbon fibres with mid-high pivot kinematics, vertical shock layout, modular dropouts allowing 29 in or mullet wheel configuration, three-stage rocker link (160/155/145 mm travel) and Acros RW EXC modular headset (+/-0.5 deg, +/-5 mm reach)
Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike
| M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toptube | 596 mm | 622 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 640 mm | 644 mm | 653 mm |
| Seattube | 445 mm | 475 mm | 511 mm |
| Chainstay | 436 mm | 448 mm | 460 mm |
| Headtube Angle | 63.6° | 63.6° | 63.6° |
| Seattube Angle (eff) | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| BB Drop | 15.5 mm | 15.5 mm | 30.5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 mm | 1287 mm | 1328 mm |
| Headtube | 110 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| BB Height | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Centre | 812 mm | 839 mm | 868 mm |
Trims · 2
Pro £9,341 | Ultra £12,741 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Avinox M2S · 150 Nm · all trims | |
| Battery | Rotwild IPU820 · 820 Wh · all trims | |
| Travel F/R | 170/160 mm · all trims | |
| Frame | Carbon · all trims | |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select+ 170mm Charger 3.1 | Fox Podium Factory Kashima 170mm Grip X2 |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Select+ 205x60 | Fox DHX NEO LIVE 205x60 |
| Headset | Acros RW EXC 1.5 - MOD modular headset with optional angle (+/-0.5 deg) or reach (+/-5 mm) adjustment · all trims | |
| Stem | Rotwild S120 stem, 35 mm length, 35 mm clamp · all trims | |
| Handlebar | Rotwild B280 handlebar, 780 mm width, 15 mm rise, 35 mm clamp | Rotwild B220 Carbon handlebar, 780 mm width, 15 mm rise, 35 mm clamp |
| Grips | Ergon GD10 Slim Factory Frozen lock-on grips · all trims | |
| Saddle | Ergon SM Sport saddle | Ergon SM Enduro Comp saddle |
| Seatpost | 8Pins NGS2.0 fully integrated dropper post, 192 mm (M) / 210 mm (L) / 228 mm (XL) · all trims | |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze, 200mm rotors | Shimano XTR 9220, 203mm ICE rotors |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS rear derailleur, 12-speed wireless | Shimano XTR Di2 RD-M9260-SGS rear derailleur, 12-speed |
| Crank | e*thirteen Plus crankset, 165 mm (M/L) / 170 mm (XL), 34T direct-mount chainring with Rotwild EXC chain guide | e*thirteen Race Carbon crankset, 160 mm (M) / 165 mm (L/XL), 34T direct-mount chainring |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod controller | Shimano XTR Di2 SW-M9250 shifter |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle XS 1270 cassette, 10-52T, 12-speed | Shimano XTR CS-M9200 cassette, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission flat-top chain, 12-speed | Shimano HG-7100 chain, 12-speed |
| Drivetrain | SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12-speed | Shimano XTR Di2 9250/9260 12-speed |
| Wheels | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro (31.5mm front, 29.5mm rear) | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Carbon |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Tacky Chan Evo 29x2.4 front, 27.5x2.4 rear · all trims | |
| Weight | 23.5 kg | 23.2 kg |
| Price | £9,341 | £12,741 |
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