- DESCRIPTION
- Specifications
- Geometry
- Sizing Guide
DESCRIPTION
The 2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL is a lightweight, powerful trail bike equipped with the new Dyname S4 Lite drive system, which offers an impressive 550W peak power and 65 Nm of torque. Despite its power, the bike weighs only 43 lbs, allowing for enhanced agility and playfulness on the trail. Its 150 mm front and 145 mm rear travel make it capable of handling technical terrain, while the bike's MX compatibility and adjustable geometry system (RIDE-4™) provide customization to suit a wide range of rider preferences. The 480 Wh battery ensures a range comparable to full-power e-MTBs, making it ideal for long, adventurous rides.
In addition to its performance, the Instinct Powerplay SL offers a well-rounded feature set designed for both comfort and precision. It boasts a mid-high pivot Smoothlink suspension system for a smooth ride, even on rough trails, and the inclusion of the Jumbotron display allows for easy, on-the-go power adjustments. With options for various wheel sizes based on frame size (27.5” for XS, 29” for SM-XL), the bike ensures an optimal ride for every user.
Specifications
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Drive System
Dyname™ S4 Lite Drive System | 250w Nominal Power | 550W Max Power | 65Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
Battery
480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Charger
Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector
Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm | Charger RC Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
R / Shock
SM-XL: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ | 230x57.5mm | XS: Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate | 210x52.5mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Brakes
Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Rotors
Shimano RT66 203mm | Shimano RT66 203mm
Shifters
Shimano XT
R / Derailleur Shimano XT
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette
Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain
Shimano M6100
F / Hub
Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm
R / Hub
Novatec MTB SL Pro Boost 148mm
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Rims
WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Seatpost
X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm
Saddle
WTB Volt Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails
Geometry
| XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slack | Steep | Slack | Steep | Slack | Steep | Slack | Steep | Slack | Steep | ||
| A | Reach | 399 | 407 | 425 | 432 | 450 | 457 | 475 | 482 | 505 | 512 |
| B | Stack | 590 | 585 | 618 | 612 | 622 | 617 | 636 | 630 | 645 | 639 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 63.5° | 64.2° | 64.5° | 64.2° | 63.5° | 64.2° | 63.5° | 64.2° | 63.5° | 64.2° |
| D | Bottom Bracket Drop | 24 | 14 | 39 | 29 | 39 | 29 | 39 | 29 | 39 | 29 |
| E | Wheelbase | 1157 | 1153 | 1205 | 1202 | 1232 | 1229 | 1274 | 1271 | 1308 | 1305 |
| F | Rear Centre | 433 | 429 | 442 | 439 | 442 | 439 | 452 | 449 | 452 | 449 |
| G | Head Tube Length | 105 | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
| H | Top Tube Length | 542 | 540 | 567 | 566 | 599 | 597 | 627 | 625 | 659 | 657 |
| I | Seat Tube Angle | 76.4° | 77.2° | 77.0° | 77.7° | 76.5° | 77.2° | 76.5° | 77.2° | 76.5° | 77.2° |
| J | Standover Height | 775 | 782 | 785 | 792 | 809 | 816 | 808 | 815 | 807 | 815 |
All specifications in millimetres and degrees
Sizing Guide
The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.
We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.
| Size | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial | Metric | |
| XS | 4'8" - 5'2" | 142.5 - 157.5cm |
| S | 5'2" - 5'7" | 157.5 - 170cm |
| M | 5'6" - 5'10" | 167.5 - 177.5cm |
| L | 5'9" - 6'2" | 175 - 188cm |
| XL | 6'1" - 6'6" | 185.5 - 198cm |
