Ghost Kato: suspension setup & specs
The Ghost Kato is a cross-country hardtail with 100 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 10 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Ghost Kato →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.5 | Suntour SF18-XCE28 (100 mm) | – | €599 | Setup → |
| 29 | Suntour SF18-XCE28 (100 mm) | – | €599 | Setup → |
| Essential 27.5 | Suntour SF19-XCM32-Boost (100 mm) | – | €649 | Setup → |
| Essential 29 | Suntour SF19-XCM32-Boost (100 mm) | – | €649 | Setup → |
| EQ 27.5 | Suntour SF18-XCE28 (100 mm) | – | €699 | Setup → |
| EQ 29 | Suntour SF18-XCE28 (100 mm) | – | €699 | Setup → |
| Universal 27.5 | RockShox Judy Silver TK (100 mm) | – | €799 | Setup → |
| Universal 29 | RockShox Judy Silver TK (100 mm) | – | €799 | Setup → |
| Pro 27.5 | RockShox Judy Silver TK (100 mm) | – | €999 | Setup → |
| Pro 29 | RockShox Judy Silver TK (100 mm) | – | €999 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Ghost Kato is right where the “cross-country hardtail” category usually is: 100 mm up front against a median of 100 mm from 46 bikes. Of Ghost’s mountain bikes, the Ghost Kato offers the least travel up front. Ghost builds the frame from aluminium.
Entry costs €599 for the 27.5 build – less than the category median of €1,450. For the Pro 29 build, Ghost asks €999. The fork line-up ranges from the Suntour SF18-XCE28 to the RockShox Judy Silver TK. According to Ghost, the maximum system weight (bike, rider and kit) is 120 kg. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Judy Silver TK): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Ghost Kato
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Ghost specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
100 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-584; XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.
Sources
- Kato 27.5
- Kato 29
- Kato Essential 27.5
- Kato Essential 29
- Kato EQ 27.5
- Kato EQ 29
- Kato Universal 27.5
- Kato Universal 29
- Kato Pro 27.5
- Kato Pro 29