KICKR HEADWIND

KICKR HEADWIND launched Jul 2018 at $249+. Smart fan that ramps with heart rate and speed

KICKR HEADWIND

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The basics

Brand
Wahoo
Line
Cycling
Released
2018-07
Launch price
$249+
Previous family release
KICKR CLIMB
Family
Wahoo KICKR
Official site
wahoofitness.com ↗

Smart fan that ramps with heart rate and speed

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Release history

  1. 2025-09KICKR Core 2
  2. 2023-11KICKR MOVE
  3. 2023-09KICKR v6
  4. 2022-02KICKR ROLLR
  5. 2020-09KICKR v5
  6. 2018-07KICKR 2018
  7. 2018-07KICKR CORE
  8. 2018-07KICKR HEADWIND
  9. 2017-08KICKR 2017
  10. 2017-08KICKR CLIMB
  11. 2016-08KICKR 2
  12. 2015-06KICKR SNAP
  13. 2013-03KICKR v1

Video coverage

Wahoo KICKR Headwind Smart Fan: Product Details // Ride ReviewShane Miller - GPLama · Sat, 22 Sep 2018Wahoo Kickr Headwind TESTED and Zwift RACED withMark Lewis · Tue, 21 Sep 2021Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND Smart FanWahoo Fitness · Sat, 22 Sep 2018GCN Tech Unboxing: New WAHOO KICKR & KICKR HEADWINDGCN Tech · Sat, 22 Sep 2018

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KICKR Core 22025-09KICKR MOVE2023-11KICKR v62023-09KICKR v52020-09KICKR CORE2018-07
Launch price$549$1399$1299$1199$899
Weight (unboxed)19.7 kg29 kg21.3 kg47 lb18.1 kg
TypeWheel-off, fixedWheel-off, dual-axis motionWheel-off, fixedWheel-off, fixedWheel-off, fixed
Power accuracy±2%±1%±1%±1%±2%
DrivetrainZwift Cog + Click includedCassette or Zwift Cog8–12sp cassette, sold separately8–12sp cassette, sold separately8–12sp cassette, sold separately
Wi-Fi—YesYes——
Motion—Dual-axis———
SignatureZwift Cog + Click at the mid tierDual-axis motion platformWi-Fi + AXIS feetSlimmer chassis, SOS + LED dialThe value direct-drive, no console

Battery figures are launch-day claims.

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