Rotwild

R.X735 2022

Discontinued✎Full Power · TrailLegacy · 0.4/10iFreshness 0.4/10
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Handmade high-modulus carbon all-mountain bike with EP8 power

Motor

Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85Nm · 500W↗

Battery

Rotwild IPU735 720Wh

Travel F/R

150/144mm

Wheels

29F / 29R✎

Frame

Full carbon✎

Weight

—

Price

From €7,999

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Rotwild R.X735 2022

The 2022 Rotwild R.X735 is the German brand's all-mountain eMTB, a handmade high-modulus full-carbon 29er with a 150mm fork and 144mm of rear travel. It is built around the Shimano EP8 motor and Rotwild's own IPU735 pack, a 720Wh carbon-housed battery weighing 3.6kg that pops out of the down tube one-handed via a push-button quick release.Three trims shared the frame and battery. The Core (7,999 euros) ran a Fox 36 and Float X Performance, Shimano XT shifting and Magura MT5 HC-W brakes; the Pro (9,499 euros) upgraded to Shimano XT four-piston brakes, a carbon bar, Eightpins H01 dropper and Industry Nine-hubbed Crankbrothers wheels; the Ultra (12,499 euros) topped out with Fox Factory Kashima suspension, a full XTR groupset, carbon wheels and e*thirteen Race Carbon cranks. All three rolled on Schwalbe Magic Mary and Hans Dampf rubber with 203mm rotors.Geometry was moderate rather than radical: a 65.5 degree head angle, 75 degree seat angle and 430mm to 500mm of reach across S to XL, with long 450mm chainstays on every size for a planted, stable character. Maximum tyre clearance is 29x2.6 at both ends.This model year is discontinued; the R.X735 continued into 2023 with the same IPU735 platform before later giving way to Rotwild's next-generation e-bike range.

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The 2022 Rotwild R.X735 is the German brand's all-mountain eMTB, a handmade high-modulus full-carbon 29er with a 150mm fork and 144mm of rear travel. It is built around the Shimano EP8 motor and Rotwild's own IPU735 pack, a 720Wh carbon-housed battery weighing 3.6kg that pops out of the down tube one-handed via a push-button quick release.

Three trims shared the frame and battery. The Core (7,999 euros) ran a Fox 36 and Float X Performance, Shimano XT shifting and Magura MT5 HC-W brakes; the Pro (9,499 euros) upgraded to Shimano XT four-piston brakes, a carbon bar, Eightpins H01 dropper and Industry Nine-hubbed Crankbrothers wheels; the Ultra (12,499 euros) topped out with Fox Factory Kashima suspension, a full XTR groupset, carbon wheels and e*thirteen Race Carbon cranks. All three rolled on Schwalbe Magic Mary and Hans Dampf rubber with 203mm rotors.

Geometry was moderate rather than radical: a 65.5 degree head angle, 75 degree seat angle and 430mm to 500mm of reach across S to XL, with long 450mm chainstays on every size for a planted, stable character. Maximum tyre clearance is 29x2.6 at both ends.

This model year is discontinued; the R.X735 continued into 2023 with the same IPU735 platform before later giving way to Rotwild's next-generation e-bike range.

Geometry read

What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size

Descending

A solid all-round descender (65.5° head angle, 144mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.

Playfulness

A fair bit of pop, but happiest on flowing trail rather than trials moves.

Size balance

Rear-long with a planted front in L (FC:RC 1.78) — easy to weight the front and quick to turn, though it can feel light at the back at real speed.

Technical climbing

Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) and a steep 75° seat angle keep the weight planted over the front — a proper winch. 500W of peak power and 85Nm of torque — a strong full-power motor.

Best suited toBig-day all-rounders who climb a lot and still descend hard.

Strong up and composed down — a do-it-all, not a specialist.

Watch out forNo major red flags in the L geometry.

The numbers are well balanced for its category.

How it stacks up vs other Full Power · Trail bikes (from 271 bikes in the database)

Battery720 Whabout average capacity

Motor torque85 Nm13 Nm below average

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

	S	M	L	XL
Reach	430 mm	450 mm	475 mm	500 mm
Stack	625 mm	625 mm	643 mm	652 mm
Seattube	410 mm	440 mm	470 mm	506 mm
Chainstay	450 mm	450 mm	450 mm	450 mm
Headtube Angle	65.5°	65.5°	65.5°	65.5°
Seattube Angle (eff)	75°	75°	75°	75°
Wheelbase	1200 mm	1219 mm	1253 mm	1282 mm
Headtube	110 mm	110 mm	130 mm	140 mm
BB Height	345 mm	345 mm	345 mm	345 mm
Standover	729 mm	729 mm	729 mm	729 mm
Front Centre	750 mm*	769 mm*	803 mm*	832 mm*
FC:RC	1.67	1.71	1.78	1.85

Trims · 3

	Core €7,999	Pro €9,499	Ultra €12,499
Motor	Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85 Nm · all trims
Battery	Rotwild IPU735 720Wh · 720 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	150/144 mm · all trims
Frame	Full carbon (high-modulus fibres, handmade) · all trims
Fork	Fox 36 Float Performance, 150mm, FIT GRIP 3-pos micro adjust, e-tuned, 110x15mm, 44mm offset	Fox 36 Float Performance, 150mm, FIT GRIP 3-pos micro adjust, e-tuned, 110x15mm, 44mm offset	Fox 36 Float Factory Kashima, 150mm, FIT4 3-pos adjust, e-tuned, 110x15mm, 44mm offset
Shock	Fox Float X Performance, 210x52.5mm, 3-pos adjust	Fox Float X Performance, 210x52.5mm, 3-pos adjust	Fox Float X Factory Kashima, 210x52.5mm, 3-pos adjust
Headset	Acros RW735 1.5 headset with Blocklock · all trims
Stem	Rotwild S140 AL7075, 35mm clamp, 50mm · all trims
Handlebar	Rotwild B280 AL7075, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 780mm width	Rotwild B220 Carbon, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 780mm width	Rotwild B220 Carbon, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 780mm width
Grips	Ergon GD10 Slim Factory Frozen · all trims
Saddle	Ergon SM Sport	Ergon SM Comp	Ergon SM30 Pro
Seatpost	e*thirteen Vario Covert Infinite dropper, individual travel up to 260mm (XL)	Eightpins H01 dropper, 34.9mm, 25mm offset, 145mm (S) / 160mm (M) / 180mm (L) / 200mm (XL)	Eightpins NGS 2 dropper, 34.9mm, 25mm offset, 170mm (S) / 190mm (M) / 210mm (L) / 230mm (XL)
Brakes	Magura MT5 HC-W, Shiftmix (Magura MDR-P Sensor rotors 203/203mm)	Shimano XT 8120, Fin Pad (Shimano RT800/810 Sensor Ice rotors 203/203mm)	Shimano XTR 9120, Fin Pad (Shimano RT900/910 Sensor Ice rotors 203/203mm)
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT 8100 12-speed	Shimano XT 8100 12-speed	Shimano XTR 9100 12-speed
Crank	e*thirteen Plus, 160mm (S) / 165mm (M, L) / 170mm (XL)	e*thirteen Plus, 160mm (S) / 165mm (M, L) / 170mm (XL)	e*thirteen Race Carbon, 160mm (S) / 165mm (M, L) / 170mm (XL)
Shifters	Shimano XT I-Spec EV	Shimano XT I-Spec EV	Shimano XTR I-Spec EV
Cassette	Shimano CS 6100, 10-51T, 12-speed	Shimano CS 7100, 10-51T, 12-speed	Shimano XTR 9100, 10-51T, 12-speed
Drivetrain	Shimano XT 8100 12-speed; e*thirteen Plus, 160mm (S) / 165mm (M, L) / 170mm (XL); Shimano XT I-Spec EV; Shimano CS 6100, 10-51T, 12-speed	Shimano XT 8100 12-speed; e*thirteen Plus, 160mm (S) / 165mm (M, L) / 170mm (XL); Shimano XT I-Spec EV; Shimano CS 7100, 10-51T, 12-speed	Shimano XTR 9100 12-speed; e*thirteen Race Carbon, 160mm (S) / 165mm (M, L) / 170mm (XL); Shimano XTR I-Spec EV; Shimano XTR 9100, 10-51T, 12-speed
Wheels	Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro wheelset (31.5/29.5), 110-15/148-12 TAS, 6-bolt	Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro I9 wheelset (31.5/29.5), 110-15/148-12 TAS, Centerlock	Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro I9 Carbon wheelset (31.5/29.5), 110-15/148-12 TAS, Centerlock
Tyres	Schwalbe Magic Mary / Hans Dampf Evo, Super Ground / Trail TLE Soft, 29x2.40 · all trims
Price	€7,999	€9,499	€12,499

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