Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)

Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS (2022)

SKU: 110608789

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The Nukeproof MegaWatt 297 RS: A Mega with a motor

With Shimano EP8 guts and the soul of our EWS-winning enduro rig, the MegaWatt gets up easier to goes down faster.

The Nukeproof Megawatt 297 shares DNA with our multi-time Enduro World Series winning race bike, the Mega, but with the added oomph of a Shimano STEPS EP8 pedal assist motor.

Making a grunty 85Nm of torque and 250W of power, the EP8 motor system is a natural choice for the Megawatt. It’s a class-leading motor with great engagement, superb power delivery and a very natural ride feel. Powering it all is Shimano’s 630Wh removable battery with enough juice for long odysseys on the trail.

Inspired by the race-proven geometry of the Mega, the Megawatt 297 is designed to maximize the amount of time spent descending by getting you back to the top faster, again and again (and again).

How it Rides

The Megawatt 297 is a mixed-wheel eMTB that uses a 29-inch wheel in the front and a smaller 27.5-inch wheel in the rear. The larger front wheel is optimal for grip and rolling over obstacles while the smaller rear wheel helps the bike snap around corners and stay lively in tight terrain.

Paired with 170mm of suspension travel front and rear, the mixed wheels and big travel make the Megawatt a mean e-enduro machine.

Like the non-motor powered Mega, the Megawatt’s rear suspension has been optimized to be super supple of the top of the stroke while remaining progressive and supportive through the rest of the travel. The anti-squat is optimized to create a bike that offers ultimate performance on the descents while remaining supportive on the climbs. We’ve also given the Megawatt a wide SAG range (30%-35%) to allow the rider to custom-tune the bike to their preferences.

Geometry wise, we’ve taken the best qualities of our enduro-winning Mega and optimized it for eMTB-use. The frame is built from hydroformed 6061 aluminum with space made in the downtube for the Shimano battery and a one-piece case bottom bracket shell for the EP8 motor. The Megawatt 297’s battery is removable and the bike is compatible with Shimano’s smaller 504Wh battery.

The Nukeproof MegaWatt 297 RS Component Details

  • Shimano STEPS EP8 e-bike motor & 630Wh battery
  • RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork & Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT coil shock
  • SRAM X01 AXS Eagle 12-speed electronic drivetrain
  • SRAM Code RSC 4-piston brakes
  • Nukeproof Horizon V2 tubeless wheels
  • Michelin DH22 TLR tires, 29x2.4 front & 27.5x2.4 rear

Full Specs

COMP ELITE FACTORY RS
Frame Nukeproof Megawatt 297 Alloy, 170mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal Battery, Internal cable routing, Enduro Bearings, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection, Shimano STEPS compatible. Nukeproof Megawatt 297 Alloy, 170mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal Battery, Internal cable routing, Enduro Bearings, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection, Shimano STEPS compatible. Nukeproof Megawatt 297 Alloy, 170mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal Battery, Internal cable routing, Enduro Bearings, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection, Shimano STEPS compatible. Nukeproof Megawatt 297 Alloy, 170mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal Battery, Internal cable routing, Enduro Bearings, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection, Shimano STEPS compatible.
Fork RockShox Domain, 29”, Motion Control RC damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, 1.8 Tapered Steerer, Gloss Black Fox 38 Float, 29”, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, 1.5T Steerer, 68mm Crown, Black Fox 38 Float, 29”, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, 1.5T Steerer, 68mm Crown, Black RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Grey
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, Custom LIN L1 HOTDOG tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted. Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCL LRL tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted. Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCL LRL tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted. RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT Coil, Custom LNL / L1 Hotdog (S/MD) LNL / L Hotdog (L/XL/XXL) S320 tune, 205x65mm, Bearing End, Spring S:400lbs; MD/L:450lbs; XL:500lbs; XXL:550lbs
Wheelset Front Wheel: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29"", 15x110mm // Rear Wheel: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 27.5"", Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm Front Wheel:Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29"", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm // Rear Wheel Nukeproof Horizon V2, 27.5"", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm Front wheel: DT Swiss H1700 SPLINE 30, 29"", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm // Rear wheel: DT Swiss H1700 SPLINE 30, 27.5"", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm Front Wheel:Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29"", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm // Rear Wheel Nukeproof Horizon V2, 27.5"", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm
Drive System Shimano STEPS EP8, 250W, 85Nm Shimano STEPS EP8, 250W, 85Nm Shimano STEPS EP8, 250W, 85Nm Shimano STEPS EP8, 250W, 85Nm
Cranks Shimano EM600, 165mm, 34t, 52mm chainline Shimano EM600, 165mm, 34t, 52mm chainline Shimano EM8150 XT, HOLLOWTECH II, 165mm, 34T, 52mm Chainline Shimano EM8150 XT, HOLLOWTECH II, 165mm, 34T SRAM Eagle Chain ring, 52mm Chainline
Display Shimano EM800 with Shimano EM800-L Assist Switch Shimano EM800 with Shimano EM800-L Assist Switch Shimano EM800 with Shimano EM800-L Assist Switch Shimano EM800 with Shimano EM800-L Assist Switch
Battery Shimano E8035, 504Wh Shimano E8036, 630Wh Shimano E8036, 630Wh Shimano E8036, 630Wh
Shifter Shimano Deore M6100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV Shimano XT M8100-R, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV SRAM Eagle AXS 12-Speed, Black
Rear Deraileur Shimano Deore M6100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus Shimano XT M8100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus SRAM XO1 AXS Eagle 12-Speed, Black
Chain Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink Shimano XT M8100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed
Cassette Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T Shimano XT M8100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS XG1295 EAGLE 10-52T
Chain Guide Shimano EM800 drive unit mount Shimano EM800 drive unit mount Shimano EM800 drive unit mount Shimano EM800 drive unit mount
Brakes SRAM DB8 Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads Shimano XT M8120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads SRAM Code RSC, Sintered pads
Rotors SRAM 220mm Front / 200mm Rear Brakco 220mm Front / 200mm Rear Shimano SM-RT76, 220mm Front / 203mm Rear SRAM Centerline 220mm Front / 200mm Rear
Tyres Front: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR Front: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR Front: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR Front: Micheline DH22 TLR 29”x2.4, Rear: Micheline DH22 TLR 27.5”x2.4
Handlebars Nukeproof Neutron V2, S/M: 12mm Rise Width - 780mm, L/XL/XXL: 25mm Rise Width - 800mm Nukeproof Horizon V2, Width - S/M: 12mm Rise Width - 780mm, L/XL/XXL: 25mm Rise Width - 800mm Nukeproof Horizon V2, Width - S/M: 12mm Rise Width - 780mm, L/XL/XXL: 25mm Rise Width - 800mm Nukeproof Nukeproof Horizon Carbon V2, S/M: 12mm Rise Width - 780mm, L/XL/XXL: 25mm Rise Width - 800mm
Stem Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
Saddle Nukeproof, Black Nukeproof, Black Nukeproof, Black Nukeproof, Black
Seatpost Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L: 170mm drop; XL/XXL: 200mm drop Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop Bikeyoke Divine Stealth with Brand-X Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:160mm drop; XL/XXL:185mm drop Bikeyoke Revive with Triggy 1x Remote, 31.6mm; S:125mm drop; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop; XL/XXL:213mm drop
Headset Acros AZX-589, sealed bearings, ZS56/28.6 – ZS66/38 Acros AZX-589, sealed bearings, ZS56/28.6 – ZS66/39 Acros AZX-589, sealed bearings, ZS56/28.6 – ZS66/40 Acros AZX-589, sealed bearings, ZS56/28.6 – ZS66/41
Grips Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Battery Charger Shimano E6002 Shimano E6002 Shimano E6002 Shimano E6002
Weight: (Size Medium) 24.1Kgs Medium (Tubeless) 24.6Kgs Medium (Tubeless) 24.25Kgs Medium (Tubeless) 24.69Kgs Medium (Tubeless)

Geometry & Sizing

 

Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
(A) Reach 435 455 475 495 515
(B) Stack 640.74 640.74 645.24 654.23 663.21
(C) Effective Top Tube Length 577.05 597.05 612.15 634.06 663.21
(D) Seattube Length 380 410 440 470 500
(E) Effective Seattube Angle 77.5 77.5 78 78 78
(F) Seattube Angle (Actual) 71 71 72 72 72
(G) Saddle Height at Saddle Offset 650 700 750 800 850
(H) Saddle Offset at Saddle Height 139.98 156.36 163.32 178.84 194.35
(I) Headtube Length 115 115 120 130 140
(J) Headtube Angle 64 64 64 64 64
(K) Chainstay Length 442 442 442 442 442
(L) Front Centre 779.61 799.61 821.8 846.18 870.57
(M) Wheelbase 1221.5 1241.5 1263.69 1288.07 1312.46
(N) Bottom Bracket Drop (Front / Rear) 30/10 30/10 30/10 30/10 30/10
(O) Bottom Bracket Height 345 345 345 345 345
(P) Stand Over Height 734.8 731.06 730.01 732.88 732.69
(Q) Fork Travel 170 170 170 170 170
(R) Trail 136.17 136.17 136.17 136.17 136.17
(S) Fork Offset 44 44 44 44 44
(T) Axle to Crown 582 582 582 582 582
(U) Maximum Seatpost Insert 216 248 275 305 340

*All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated & measurements are taken with a 170mm fork

Recommended Sizing

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  • Where can I buy Nukeproof Bikes?
  • Nukeproof bikes, components and apparel is sold through an authorised dealer network. Check out our dealer locator for your local local stockist or preferred online store www.nukeproof.com/dealers 
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  • All Nukeproof frames come with a 5 year frame warranty (Please visit www.nukeproof.com/warranty for full info). On top of that we also offer an extended 2-year warranty on all components excluding wear and tear items such as bearings, brake pads, chains & cassettes etc. Our Warranty policy applies to the original owner and processed by our authorised retail partners. To see their warranty process check: www.nukeproof.com/warranty
  • Where can I demo a Nukeproof bike? 
  • We run numerous demo's through the year at major events and with our dealer network. Check out www.nukeproof.com/demo for when we may be near you. If this is unavailable to you, you can always request a demo through your local authorised stockist.  
  • What size bike do I need? 
  • All our products come with a size guide. This is designed as an indication of the size that may suit you. If you are still unsure speak with one of our dealers who will be happy to help you pick the right size and model for you.
  • How does you bike range work? 
  • Our range is named based on specification level. Not every Bike Frame will have each specification level, but in order of price they run: Sport - Race - Comp - Pro - Elite- Factory - RS   
Material Fully Custom Triple Butted and Hydro-Formed 6061-T6 Aluminium Including Forged Parts
Fork Travel 170mm
Axle to Crown 582mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Rear Travel 170mm
Wheel Size 29" Front /27.5" Rear
Max Tyre Size 2.6"
Recommended Shock Sag (Measured seated) 30-35%
Shock Size 230x62.5mm
Shock Hardware F 25x8mm
Shock Hardware R 30x8mm
Sizing S/M/L/XL/XXL
Headtube 56-66mm Tapered Semi Intergrated
Headset ZS56-28.6 / ZS66/40 (1.5"" Tapered) or ZS56-28.6 / ZS66/46 (1.8"" Tapered) Requires cable routing through top cap
Bearings Required 4x F6802 LLU MAX, 4x 6902 LLU MAX, 2x F6902 LLU MAX-EA
Seatpost 31.6mm
Seat Clamp 34.9mm
Motor System Shimano STEPS EP8, 250W, 85Nm
Rear Hub 148x12mm (Boost)
Rear Axle SRAM UDH Stealth M12x1.0 180mm (Thread length 13mm)
Chain Guide Shimano EM800 drive unit mount
Brake Mount 180mm Direct Post
Protection 3D Contoured Motor Protector and Rubber Frame Protection for DT/SS/CS/Battery Door

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