| Manufacturer | Wahoo Fitness |
| Type | Direct-drive smart trainer, wheel-off |
| Series | KICKR CORE |
| Released | September 2025 |
| Price at launch | $549.99 / £499.99 / €549.99 |
| Predecessor | KICKR CORE (2018) |
| Successor | — |
| Weight | 13.6kg, 14.1kg with Zwift Cog fitted |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Features | Further reading
Expert opinion
KICKR CORE 2 keeps the same 1,800W maximum power, 16% gradient ceiling, ±2% accuracy claim and 5.4kg flywheel as the original CORE, with the update limited to WiFi, Race Mode’s 10Hz data rate, and KICKR Bridge sensor bridging. The flywheel is not motor-driven, so descent and negative-gradient simulation are not available. Independent testing found readings running close to Wahoo’s claimed accuracy once drivetrain loss is factored in, though results vary by drivetrain condition.
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Hardware
- WiFi added; the original CORE had Bluetooth and ANT+ only
- New leg design, bolted to the frame rather than the earlier fold-out mechanism
- Weight down from around 18kg to 13.6kg
- Power accuracy, maximum power, maximum gradient and flywheel weight are unchanged at ±2%, 1,800W, 16% and 5.4kg
Software
- Race Mode transmits power data at 10Hz over WiFi, or Bluetooth on Zwift, up from 1Hz
- KICKR Bridge relays a paired heart rate sensor’s data through the trainer, freeing a Bluetooth connection slot on the controlling device
- Automatic firmware updates over WiFi
Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Power accuracy | ±2% |
| Maximum power | 1,800W |
| Maximum gradient simulation | 16%. No descent or negative-gradient simulation; the flywheel is not motor-driven. |
| Flywheel | 5.4kg |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 13.6kg; 14.1kg with Zwift Cog fitted |
| Dimensions | 52 x 59.7 x 47cm |
| Maximum rider weight | 113kg / 250lb |
| Compatibility | |
| Cassette | 11-speed included, or a Zwift Cog and Click bundle at the same price |
| Axle and skewer | Road 130mm and 135mm QR, 142x12mm and 148x12mm thru-axle |
| KICKR CLIMB | Compatible |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | WiFi, Bluetooth (FTMS), ANT+, ANT+ FE-C |
| Wired | None. No LAN port or DIRCON support. |
| Platform compatibility | Zwift, TrainerRoad, MyWhoosh, Rouvy and other FTMS or ANT+ FE-C platforms |
Features
KICKR CORE 2 runs through the Wahoo app. Full feature detail is covered on the Wahoo hub.
Zwift Cog and Click bundle
- Zwift Cog replaces the rear cassette with a single cog that fits any geared bike, removing the need to swap or index cassettes
- Zwift Click provides virtual gear changes and in-game menu controls from the handlebars
- Cog and Click work only with Zwift; the 11-speed cassette version is required for other platforms
Sensor bridging
KICKR Bridge relays a paired heart rate strap’s data through the trainer’s own connection, reducing the number of separate Bluetooth pairings a controlling device needs to hold, which matters most on devices such as Apple TV that support only two Bluetooth connections.
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2
With Zwift Cog and Click, best entry-level trainer
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