Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 90 - White/Black 2025

The Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon packs a punch in a lightweight package. Powered by the brand new Dyname S4 Lite motor, it rides like a Trail MTB and lets you explore further than ever before. Thanks to its adjustable geometry, improved suspension kinematics, and Mullet (MX) compatibility, it is incredibly playful and agile, descent after descent.

Let's take a closer look at this beast, starting with the Dyname S4 Lite motorization: 30% lighter than the Dyname 4 version installed on the brand’s Full Power Electric MTBs, this motor provides smoothness and exceptional efficiency, with peak power of 550w and a torque of 65 Nm, unrivaled in its category! 

The 480 Wh battery of the Instinct PowerPlay SL is fully removable, secured by two very easy-to-handle screws.

The 145 mm rear travel is supported by SMOOTHLINK™ technology, providing efficiency and flexibility during pedaling across a wide range of speeds. Smoothlink allows controlled end-of-stroke and a suspension curve even more efficient than what the travel suggests.

The headset allows for reach adjustment, with options to shift by +/- 5 mm or keep it in neutral position.

The RIDE 4 system offers four geometry configurations to suit each rider's style and preferences.

Rocky Mountain provides a specific adjustment for each frame size to ensure a perfect balance between sensitivity on small bumps and maximum support on steep terrain.

Finally, the use of frame size-specific chainstays ensures balanced and stable handling for the Instinct PowerPlay SL.

Among the different versions of the Rocky Mountain Instinct PowerPlay SL, the Carbon 90 includes Fox Factory Kashima suspensions, Sram Code Ultimate 4-piston brakes, Sram X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed transmission, Fox Transfer Factory dropper post, and a pair of Race Face Era wheels. 

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
• Fork: Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X2 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offsett
• Front Travel: 150 mm
• Shock: SM-XL: Fox Float X Factory Series | 230x57.5mm | XS: Fox Float Factory Series | 210x52.5mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
• Rear Travel: 145 mm
• Headset: FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 6.5mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 8.0mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
• Stem: Race Face Turbine R | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
• Handlebar: Race Face ERA | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
• Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
• Brakes: Sram Code Ultimate Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
• Shifter: Sram AXS Pod Controller
• Rear Derailleur: Sram X0 Eagle Transmission Wireless
• Crankset and Chainring: Race Face ERA Cinch | 34T T-Type Ring | 30mm Spindle | XS - XL = 165mm
• Bottom Bracket: Race Face BB92 30mm
• Cassette: Sram X0 Eagle Transmission 10-52T
• Chain: Sram X0 Eagle Transmission
• Rims: Race Face Era| Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 180mm | LG - XL = 210mm
• Saddle: WTB Volt Fusion Form 142 | Titanium Rails
• Motor: Dyname S4 Lite Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 550w Max Power | 65Nm
• Remote: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
• Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration

Weight:

Size Guide:

• SM: 152.5 to 167 cm
• MD: 162.5 to 177.5 cm
• LG: 172.5 to 188 cm
• XL: 183 to 198 cm