2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50 E-Bike

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Specifications

Product

Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50 E-Bike

Model Year

2025

Riding Type

Trail

Enduro / All-Mountain

Rider

Unisex

Sizes and Geometry

XS (Slackest, Steepest)

SM (Slackest, Steepest)

MD (Slackest, Steepest)

LG (Slackest, Steepest)

XL (Slackest, Steepest)

Size	XS (Slackest, Steepest)	SM (Slackest, Steepest)	MD (Slackest, Steepest)	LG (Slackest, Steepest)	XL (Slackest, Steepest)
Top Tube Length	542mm, 540mm	567mm, 566mm	599mm, 597mm	627mm, 625mm	659mm, 657mm
Head Tube Angle	63.5°, 64.2°	64.5°, 64.2°	63.5°, 64.2°	63.5°, 64.2°	63.5°, 64.2°
Head Tube Length	105mm	105mm	110mm	125mm	135mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.4°, 77.2°	77.0°, 77.7°	76.5°, 77.2°	76.5°, 77.2°	76.5°, 77.2°
Seat Tube Length	355mm	365mm	410mm	440mm	470mm
Bottom Bracket Height	24mm drop, 14mm drop	39mm drop, 29mm drop	39mm drop, 29mm drop	39mm drop, 29mm drop	39mm drop, 29mm drop
Chainstay Length	433mm, 429mm	442mm, 439mm	442mm, 439mm	452mm, 449mm	452mm, 449mm
Wheelbase	1157mm, 1153mm	1205mm, 1202mm	1232mm, 1229mm	1274mm, 1271mm	1308mm, 1305mm
Standover	775mm, 782mm	785mm, 792mm	809mm, 816mm	808mm, 815mm	807mm, 815mm
Reach	399mm, 407mm	425mm, 432mm	450mm, 457mm	475mm, 482mm	505mm, 512mm
Stack	590mm, 585mm	618mm, 612mm	622mm, 617mm	636mm, 630mm	645mm, 639mm
Additional Info	• XS has 27.5" wheels; SM-XL have 29" wheels • Geometry adjustable via four-position RIDE-4 flip chip in upper linkage • Measurements with 2 values represent RIDE-4 geometry's Slackest and Steepest configurations; see Rocky Mountain's website for intermediate RIDE-4 geometry values • Geometry adjustable via modular headset cups; 0mm cups installed, +/-5mm cups included • All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork • Standover height is measured 200mm in front of the bottom bracket

Wheel Size

27.5" (650b)

29"

E-Bike Class

Class 1: Pedal Assist (Pedelecs)

Motor

Dyname S4 Lite Mountain Bike Drive, 250 W nominal power, 550 W max power, 65 Nm max torque

Battery

Li-Ion, integrated, removable
Option: Overtimepack 2.0 range extender battery, 314 Wh

Battery Capacity

480 Wh

Display/Remote

Rocky Mountain Jumbotron, integrated with top tube, drive system customization, battery and assist level, trip, speed, cadence; Rocky Mountain Micro Remote

Modes

Eco, Trail, Ludicrous, and Walk

Max Speed with Assist

20 mph (32.2 km/h)

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Frame Material Details

SMOOTHWALL carbon front and rear triangles; molded seatstay, chainstay, down tube, and shuttle guard protection

Rear Travel

145mm

Rear Shock

XS: RockShox Deluxe Ultimate, size-specific tune, 210mm length x 52.5mm stroke
SM-XL: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, size-specific tune, 230mm length x 57.5mm stroke

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select, Charger RC damper, 35mm stanchions, 37mm (27.5") or 42mm (29") offset

Fork Travel

150mm

Head Tube Diameter

Straight, 1.5"

Headset

FSA Orbit No.85, sealed stainless steel bearings; reach adjust cups, 0mm cups installed, +/-5mm cups included

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM, alloy, 780mm width, 25mm rise, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM, 40mm length, 5° rise, 35mm bar clamp

Grips

ODI Elite Pro, lock-on

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT Trail M8120, 4-piston, metal pads, Shimano RT66 203mm rotors

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT M8100

Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

None

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

Chainguide

Dyname upper drive ring guide/cover, with bashguard

Cranks

Race Face Turbine Cinch Alloy, 30mm spindle, 165mm length

Chainrings

Race Face Turbine Cinch, 34 tooth

Pedals

None

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth

Rims

WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS 2.0, 30mm inner width, 28 hole

Hubs

Novatec, D791SB 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, MTB SL Pro 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition, 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, 2.5" WT
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 2.4" WT

Saddle

WTB Volt Fusion Form, chromoly rails, 142mm width

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic Composite dropper
Drop: 125mm (XS/SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG), 200mm (XL)

Seatpost Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Single bolt, 34.9mm

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

12mm x 148mm (Boost)

Max. Tire Size

2.5"

Bottle Cage Mounts

One inside front triangle

Colors

Pour Some Sugar on Me / UD Carbon / Ziggy Stardust, Cry Baby / Sweet Dreams / Black Dog

Warranty

5 years frame; 3 years electronics; 2 years battery; 1 year paint, decals, frame hardware, drive components, and suspension pivots

Weight

44 lb 1.5 oz (20000 g)

Miscellaneous

• Mid-high pivot SMOOTHLINK Four-Bar Horst-Link rear suspension design
• XS has 27.5" wheels; SM-XL have 29" wheels
• Sizes SM-XL are compatible with mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear) via MX link
• Geometry adjustable via four-position RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount
• Fully enclosed internal cable routing
• Race Face BB92 press-fit bottom bracket
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Motor assist settings customizable via Jumbotron display
• Includes Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST 4A 48V battery charger with Higo deep socket connector
• Includes tubeless rim tape, valves, and sealant

Price

$7,999.00

More Info

Rocky Mountain Releases the 2025 Instinct Powerplay SL e-MTB (press release)

Rocky Mountain website

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