KICKR v5
KICKR v5 launched Sep 2020 at $1,199+. Fifth generation — slimmer, SOS + LED budget dial
The basics
- Brand
- Wahoo
- Line
- Cycling
- Released
- 2020-09
- Launch price
- $1,199+
- Replaces
- KICKR 2018
- Family
- Wahoo KICKR
- Official site
- support.wahoofitness.com ↗
Fifth generation — slimmer, SOS + LED budget dial
Release history
- 2025-09KICKR Core 2
- 2023-11KICKR MOVE
- 2023-09KICKR v6
- 2022-02KICKR ROLLR
- 2020-09KICKR v5
- 2018-07KICKR 2018
- 2018-07KICKR CORE
- 2018-07KICKR HEADWIND
- 2017-08KICKR 2017
- 2017-08KICKR CLIMB
- 2016-08KICKR 2
- 2015-06KICKR SNAP
- 2013-03KICKR v1
Video coverage
All 11 videos
▶Wahoo KICKR v5 Smart Trainer: What's New // Product DetailsShane Miller - GPLama · Mon, 21 Sep 2020
▶Wahoo KICKR V5 -Freehub Change - Shimano to SRAMMitchOnTwoWheels · Wed, 21 Sep 2022
▶Wahoo Kickr V5 - New KICKR/CORE 142 Thru Axle Adapters InstallationJ Dirom · Wed, 21 Sep 2022
▶Wahoo KICKR V5 Long-Term Review // Still Accurate After 18 months?DesFit · Wed, 21 Sep 2022KICKR generation comparison
Full compare page| KICKR Core 22025-09 | KICKR MOVE2023-11 | KICKR v62023-09 | KICKR v52020-09 | KICKR CORE2018-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $549 | $1399 | $1299 | $1199 | $899 |
| Type | Wheel-off, fixed | Wheel-off, dual-axis motion | Wheel-off, fixed | Wheel-off, fixed | Wheel-off, fixed |
| Power accuracy | ±2% | ±1% | ±1% | ±1% | ±2% |
| Drivetrain | Zwift Cog + Click included | Cassette or Zwift Cog | 8–12sp cassette, sold separately | 8–12sp cassette, sold separately | 8–12sp cassette, sold separately |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Motion | — | Dual-axis | — | — | — |
| Signature | Zwift Cog + Click at the mid tier | Dual-axis motion platform | Wi-Fi + AXIS feet | Slimmer chassis, SOS + LED dial | The value direct-drive, no console |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.