| Manufacturer | Wahoo Fitness |
| Type | Mains-powered, wheel-off smart trainer |
| Series | KICKR |
| Released | September 2023 |
| Price at launch | £1,099 / $1,300 / €1,300 |
| Predecessor | None specific. MOVE sits above KICKR (v6) as a comfort-focused variant rather than a generational replacement. |
| Successor | — |
| Weight | 29kg (see note below) |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Expert opinion | Versus KICKR (v6) | Specifications | Features | Further reading
Expert opinion
tfk describes KICKR MOVE as the most comfortable indoor trainer he has ridden, completing four and five hour sessions he had never previously managed without discomfort. It has no motor-assisted downhill simulation and does not report left and right power balance. A Direct Connect LAN adapter, a 12-speed XD/XDR adapter, and a KICKR CLIMB base unit adapter are all sold separately rather than included.
Buy: Wahoo KICKR MOVE
Versus KICKR (v6)
- Adds fore and aft plus side-to-side movement, lockable via a switch on the central leg
- Includes KICKR AXIS feet for additional lateral give
- Heavier and larger footprint than KICKR (v6) as a result of the movement mechanism
- Includes a carry handle, absent on cheaper KICKR models
- All other specifications, including power accuracy, maximum power, and connectivity, are unchanged from KICKR (v6)
Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Maximum power output | 2,200W |
| Maximum simulated grade | 20% |
| Minimum simulated grade | -10% |
| Power accuracy | ±1% |
| Calibration | Persistent, automatic |
| Left/right power balance | Not reported |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 29kg / 64lb, per the5krunner testing. Wahoo’s own published spec sheet states 22kg / 47lb, the same figure listed for the standard KICKR (v6); this looks like a copy-paste error in Wahoo’s materials given MOVE’s additional motion hardware, and is flagged here rather than silently resolved. |
| Drivetrain | Belt drive |
| Movement | Fore/aft and side-to-side, lockable |
| Maximum rider weight | 113kg / 250lb |
| Bike compatibility | |
| Cassette | 11-speed, 11-28, included. Compatible with 8, 9 and 10-speed. 12-speed adapter available separately. |
| Rear wheel size | Road: 24in, 650C, 700C. MTB: 24in, 26in, 650B, 29in. |
| Hub types | 130/135mm QR, 12×142, 12×148 thru-axle |
| Adapters included | 130/135mm QR adapter and hub spacer, 12×142/148 adapter and hub spacer, 1.8mm cassette spacer |
| Connectivity and compatibility | |
| Wireless | ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, WiFi (2.4GHz only), three simultaneous Bluetooth connections |
| Wired | LAN, via a Wahoo Direct Connect adapter sold separately |
| Platforms | Zwift, Wahoo SYSTM and RGT, MyWhoosh, TrainerRoad and other FE-C and FTMS-compatible apps |
| Compatible accessories | KICKR CLIMB, KICKR HEADWIND |
| Operating systems | iOS, Android, Windows |
Features
Full feature detail is covered on the Wahoo hub.
Ride feel
- Fore/aft and side-to-side movement, adjustable and lockable during a ride via a switch on the central leg
- KICKR AXIS feet add further lateral give independent of the main movement mechanism
- Race Mode increases the frequency of power transmission for more responsive gameplay
- ERG Easy Ramp progressively restores target resistance after a stop, rather than snapping back to full load
Setup and pairing
- Pairs via the Wahoo app, not the older ELEMNT app
- Automatic WiFi firmware updates
- Persistent auto-calibration; no manual spindown required after first setup
- Can be paired as a smart trainer to one platform and as a standalone power meter to a bike computer simultaneously, for consistent indoor and outdoor power data
