KICKR v1

KICKR v1 launched Mar 2013 at $599+. The original KICKR direct-drive trainer

KICKR v1

The basics

Brand
Wahoo
Line
Cycling
Released
2013-03
Launch price
$599+
Family
Wahoo KICKR
Official site
dcrainmaker.com ↗

The original KICKR direct-drive trainer

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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

▶Howto Remove a Wahoo Kickr V1 Flywheel: Loosening the GearTodd’s Bike Shop · Tue, 24 Sep 2024▶Wahoo Kickr V1 Teardown Long Way to the PCBTodd’s Bike Shop · Fri, 20 Sep 2024▶Wahoo Kickr V1 PCB Board Location, Removal and SurveyTodd’s Bike Shop · Wed, 18 Sep 2024▶Mounting road bike on Wahoo KICKR V1 - 2014Wee Kwang Teo · Sat, 19 Sep 2020

KICKR generation comparison

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KICKR Core 22025-09KICKR MOVE2023-11KICKR v62023-09KICKR v52020-09KICKR CORE2018-07
Launch price$549$1399$1299$1199$899
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.