- 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 RearTriangle
Drive System
Dyname™ S4 Lite Drive System | 250w NominalPower | 550W Max Power | 65Nm | RockyMountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - HighEfficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed inCanada
Battery
480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive SystemCustomization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip |Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Charger
Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger |4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector
Fork
Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance EliteSeries 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset |29 = 44mm Offset
R / Shock
SM-XL: Fox Float X Performance Elite Series |230x57.5mm | XS: Fox Float PerformanceElite Series | 210x52.5mm | Sealed BearingEyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specifictune in FAQ
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm CupsInstalled | +/- 5mm Cups Included | SealedStainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mmx 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mmLower | 1.5" Crown Race
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise |All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine | XS = 760mm | SM - XL =780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep |5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Brakes
Sram Code Silver Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Rotors
Sram HS2 200mm | Sram HS2 200mm
Shifters
Sram AXS Pod Controller
R / Derailleur
Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Crankset
Race Face Turbine Cinch | 34T Eagle Ring |30mm Spindle | XS - MD = 165mm |LG - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB92 30mm
Cassette
Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Chain
Sram GX Eagle Transmission
F / Hub
Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm
R / Hub
DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Rims
Race Face ARC 30 | 28H | Tubeless SetUp | Sealant Incl
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3CMaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless SetUp | Sealant Incl
Seatpost
Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper30.9mm | XS - SM = 120mm | MD =150mm | LG = 180mm | XL = 210mm
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 |
