Yalla!! V2
The RAAW Yalla!! V2 is our answer to riders who want it all: proven performance, more versatility, and that unmistakable Yalla! feeling. Born on the legendary slopes of Champéry and refined through countless laps on race tracks and bike parks alike, the V2 builds on everything we loved about the original—just better. We kept the trusted geometry and suspension kinematics but added new features like adjustable, UDH-compatible dropouts and the option to run 29” or MX setups. Whether you’re chasing podiums or weekend thrills, the Yalla! V2 is built to go fast, take hits, and keep going—again and again.
Race Proven & Capable
From World Cup tracks to bike park laps, the Yalla!! V2 thrives on speed and commitment. Its proven geometry and 198 mm travel deliver confidence when things get wild—fast, composed, and ready for whatever comes next.
Adjustable
Built around our Toolbox Concept, the Yalla!! V2 adapts to your style, track, and setup preferences. MX or 29”, UDH dropouts, and fine-tuned suspension options—it’s your ride, your rules, no compromises needed.
Durable & Easy to work on
Designed to take hits and keep going. The Yalla!! V2 pairs robust hardware with clever frame features, universal standards, and low-maintenance details—so you spend less time wrenching, and more time riding.
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What's new?
With the Yalla!! V2, we've deliberately made a great bike even better—without compromising its proven core design. The trusted geometry and finely tuned suspension remain unchanged. What's new is the reworked rear triangle, now featuring adjustable, UDH-compatible dropouts and even more attention to detail throughout. The V2 also gives you the choice between a 29" or MX setup, offering added flexibility and agility. On top of that, there's a new universal brake mount that works with all chainstay positions, plus optimized bearings for an even more robust, low-maintenance construction. Of course, the proven "Toolbox Concept" with its wide range of adjustment options remains intact. In short, the Yalla!! V2 has become even more versatile, straightforward, and durable—without losing the distinctive ride feel of its predecessor.
The Yalla! Story
Not much has changed about our love for downhill since the first Yalla!. Whether it’s your daily lift-season machine or a bike you wish you had more time to ride, nothing quite matches the feeling a downhill bike delivers. Its ability to boost your margin for error on the wildest tracks and nudge your limits is downright addictive.
Having the Yalla! in our lineup has been a joy. Since the V1 launched in 2022, it's been raced at World Championships, Red Bull street events, local races, and everything in between. It's soared at Fest Series events and been a rock-solid weekend companion in bike parks around the world.
We set out to build a platform that riders could trust—predictable, adaptable, and ready to push wherever your limit lies.
For the Yalla!! V2, we didn’t need a fresh start. There’s so much we love about this bike, and we kept it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But we’ve still refined it—bringing over updates from the Madonna V3 and Jibb V2. Most notably, the new dropouts now offer adjustability, UDH compatibility, and support for different wheelsizes.
At its core, the Yalla!! V2 is still about going fast. It’s got your back through all the chaos and keeps charging all season long—no hose required.
Yalla! is what downhill means to us at RAAW. And we still love it to bits.
Factory Grade Support included
If you ride Yalla!, you'll never ride alone. Your frame comes with comprehensive documentation and a direct line to the team that created it for any questions or problems you may encounter.
Geometry and Technical Specifications
We were stoked about the fit of the frame, the feeling of being on rails from the low bottom bracket, as well as the balance in grip between the wheels that our geometry gave. That’s exactly why we didn’t change it for the Yalla!! V2 – when something works this well, we stick with it.
The Yalla!! V2 comes in three sizes from M to XL, designed around 29” wheels front and rear. The three sizes cover riders from 167 to 199 cm and are equipped with a great number of adjustments to find perfect setups for different rider preferences and tracks.
| M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 480 | 505 |
| Stack | 639.9 | 639.9 | 639.9 |
| Chainstay Length | 440 - 450 | 445 - 455 | 450 - 460 |
| BB drop | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Virtual Seat Tube Angle | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Head Tube Angle | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Wheelbase | 1270.1 | 1300.1 | 1330.1 |
| Body Height in cm | 167 - 180 | 177 - 190 | 186 - 199 |
(All dimensions are in mm except for angles, which are in degrees. All mid adjustment settings. Dual 29” wheels)
Specifications
Travel rear/front 198 / 203 mm
Wheel size 29” (740–755 mm) (27,5” rear option)
Max tyre width 2.6” (66 mm)
Rear hub 148*12
Shifting One-by only, 36t max (UDH / T-Type compatible)
BB 83 mm BSA / ISCG05
Brake 200 (+3) mm post mount (220 (+3) mm option)
Seat tube diameter 31.6 mm inside, 35 mm outside
Internal seatpost routing No
Seatpost max insert 140 mm
Headset 56 / 56 Zero stack
Cable routing All external
Shock hardware Ball bearings and hardware included
Bearings main pivot 2 x 6906-2RS1 (47*30*9)
Bearings rocker pivot 2 x 6002-2RS1 (32*15*9)
Bearings other pivots 8 x 6902-2RS1 (28*15*7)
Recommended fork dimensions ATC 601.9 mm – Offset 52 mm
Shock dimensions 225*75 – Trunnion
Weight 4.2 kg (incl. all hardware, w/o shock, size M)
Material AL 6066 T6
Finish options Matt Black and raw with matt clear coat
Adjustability - The Toolbox Concept
The RAAW Yalla! is designed around our toolbox concept. While a DH bike is a very focussed tool for a specific job, sometimes that job can change. Different riders and racers jump on board, the tracks vary from race to race and conditions can change at the flick of a switch. So, having a toolbox to delve into to meet all those demands is useful to have when you’re up at the ragged edge and still pushing for fractions of a second or for the maximum thrill.
That said, if you’re not into tinkering, then no worries at all. The middle settings of each adjustment option, which the frame comes delivered in, are something that we thought long and hard about. You can leave it there and never worry about it, instead just focussing on the riding.
None of this adjustability is gone for the Yalla!! V2. You can still adjust the BB height up and down by 3 mm and adjust the progression by 3% each way via the same lower shock mounts. The straight 56 mm head tube also remains and allows for easy reach and head angle adjustments with our RAAW headset cups.
Being big fans of adjustability, we designed new interchangeable dropouts compatible with SRAM’s UDH, enabling adjustable chainstay lengths and now even allowing a 27.5" rear wheel / MX setup. These dropouts offer ±5 mm adjustments, bolt securely to the frame, feature a pinch bolt for extra security, and can be swapped out in minutes.
Wheel Sizes
The Yalla!! V2 is still designed around dual 29” wheels, but we’ve now made more space in the critical areas to allow the use of the MX lower shock mounts across all frame sizes. The shock mounts sit the bike up, correcting out the geometry changes that the smaller rear wheel would bring if left uncorrected.
Shorter riders can benefit from the MX setup, as a big wheel moving around needs some trouser clearance, especially when things get really steep and steppy. But if you like to corner later and smack the turns like a maniac, then the MX setup can also help you lay the bike over faster in those instances.
Tried, loved – and now even better
The Yalla!! V2 has just dropped – reviews and first impressions of the new model are on the way. Until then, take a look at what riders loved about its predecessor. One thing’s for sure: the Yalla! V1 earned a lot of praise – and the V2 is here to raise the bar even higher.
Possibly the best DH I have ever ridden.
First ride and the bike feels incredible, playful and the constant feeling of wanting to push you to go faster.
John C.
Customer Review, March 2025
I ride a Yalla! and I'm absolutely thrilled. The bike’s geometry is spot-on, and the minimalist yet stylish design really speaks to me. Assembly and maintenance are super straightforward, and cleaning it is a breeze. Altogether, it’s a well-thought-out concept that delivers not only awesome bikes but also an inspiring brand philosophy. Highly recommended!
Fabian
Customer review, January 2025
Yalla has been the key to progression for me personally. It gives confidence in a predictable way. Its been my regular ride for 2 seasons and Im very happy with everything about it. [...] I bought it as a sustanable ride and I look forward to riding her for many more years.
Craig
Customer Review, January 2025
Suspension Design
The suspension characteristics of the Yalla!! V2 haven’t changed – and that’s a good thing. Our proven four-bar layout continues to deliver everything we want from a downhill suspension system. The long links create naturally favorable curves, reduce the impact of production tolerances when translating from CAD to real-world bikes, and offer a layout that’s both material-efficient and inherently stiff. It’s a clean, simple solution that does its job brilliantly.
You still get 198 mm of smooth, consistent rear travel, combining sensitivity and chassis support with a predictable feel throughout the entire stroke. The design doesn’t force riders into a narrow setup window either – it works seamlessly with both air and coil shocks and offers a wide, usable range of adjustments.
There’s just the right amount of anti-squat for the way downhill bikes are pedaled – usually in a sprint to the finish – and the suspension plays nicely with pedal kickback reduction devices, while still riding great without one. When it’s time to brake hard, the suspension balances bump absorption with chassis stability no matter where you are in the travel – from initial touch to full bottom-out.
RAAW Suspension Tuning Program
We work closely with proven industry leaders like Fox and Öhlins to get the most out of our suspension designs. Through this partnership, we’re able to offer custom-tuned shocks that are specifically optimized for our kinematics—delivering the best possible performance straight out of the box. Our detailed setup guides go beyond basic suggestions; they’re built on real-world testing and expert recommendations to help you unlock the full potential of your bike. When you order a shock with your RAAW, you’re not just getting top-tier hardware—you’re getting suspension that’s truly dialed for your RAAW.
Fox DHX2
The FOX DHX2 coil shock offers small bump sensitivity like nothing else giving the tyre all the traction possible. Compared to the air options, the DHX2 uses a bit more travel (based on the same sag as an air shock) and dynamically rides a bit deeper in the travel. It gives the bike a slightly slacker feel and more tracking of the terrain.
Fox Float X2
Combining the coil-like comfort and the same damping system as the coil version, the FOX Float X2 is the lightweight option with a high level of tunability in the spring and progressivity. Less weight but certainly not less performance.
Öhlins TTX22m.2 Coil
The TTX22m.2 coil shock provides unreal traction with solid support throughout the travel that enables you to lift your eye line and send it. If you're looking for supreme levels of big hit performance, look no further.
Tubing & Frame Protection
The new down tube is central in the Yalla!! V2. The straight lines of the frame and carefully designed intersections to the BB go together with much-improved clearance for all shocks in all settings.
The frame comes with a set of protective pieces made from a soft rubber compound. The downtube protector covers the full width of the downtube and offers 5 mm thickness to absorb impacts before the frame needs to.
The chainstay protector now integrates the gear cable routing and also prevents heel rub on the frame. The frame protection is finished with coverage on the seat stay and chainstays as well as a set of pre-cut clear protective film to cover most of the exposed frame surfaces.
Dropouts
Being big fans of adjustability, we wanted to find a way to offer adjustable chainstay lengths with SRAM’s UDH. Chainstay length adjustment is one of the most palpable adjustments on a bike, and we weren’t ready to give it up.
Rather than have an adjustment range that lives within the dropout, we turned the whole dropout itself into the adjustment piece. The interchangeable parts allow for 5 mm shorter or longer than the base chainstay setting, bolt up solidly to the frame, and can be switched out in a matter of minutes. There’s also a pinch bolt to secure the rear wheel axle from coming undone during hard cornering or flexing.
The Yalla!! V2 is also now designed around a 148 mm wide rear hub. The narrower rear gives more clearance for threading through tight sections of trail and makes for fewer standards for all the bikes in your garage.
Hardware & Cable Routing
The Yalla!! V2 features our new main and rocker pivot design, also seen on the Madonna V3 and Jibb V2. Both pivots feature wider and stronger bearings and axles that go straight through the inner races of the bearings, to reduce complexity and any potential for creaky noises.
The cable routing stood at the very beginning of the development process and the result is the smoothest mechanical shifting in town. The lack of small bends in the gear cable allows it to shift with very low friction. The assembly of the brake hose, gear cable and dropper cable are all external and a piece of cake.
Brake Mount
While adjustability is a great thing for changing how a bike feels, we also wanted to reduce the number of pieces people would need to buy to do it. Our re-designed brake mount now encompasses all three chainstay positions in one mount, just needing to be repositioned as you change chainstay length. It’s available for 200 mm, or 203 mm with the supplied spacers, and 220 mm rotors.
5 Year Crash Replacement
To reinforce what we stand for, we offer a two-year warranty for the first and second owners—no matter how hard you ride or race—and continue our five-year crash replacement program for when things don’t go your way.
Buy the Yalla!! V2
The Yalla!! V2 is available to order! The delivery is expected in early June. Frame kits and rolling chassis are be available with Fox and Öhlins suspension. We currently don't offer full bikes.