KTM Macina Aera: suspension setup & specs

Manufacturer data retrieved on 26 September 2026 · 7 builds · Bike type: Hardtail e-MTB

The KTM Macina Aera is an e-hardtail with 80–100 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840. Below you will find all 7 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.

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All builds

Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.

Build	Fork	Motor	Weight	RRP	Calculator
871 Lfc Di2	FOX 34E FLOAT (80 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh	27.4 kg	–	Setup →
872 Lfc	RockShox RECON Silver RL (100 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh	28.3 kg	–	Setup →
872 Lfc Di2	RockShox RECON Silver RL (100 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh	28.3 kg	–	Setup →
873 Lfc	Suntour XCM34 Air (80 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh	28.9 kg	–	Setup →
CX 720 Lfc	Suntour XCM34 Air (80 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 720 Wh	28.8 kg	–	Setup →
Pts 893 Lfc	Suntour MOBIE34-E Air (80 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh	28.9 kg	–	Setup →
Pts CX 720 Lfc	Suntour MOBIE34-D Air (80 mm)	Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 720 Wh	28.7 kg	–	Setup →

How it compares

With 80–100 mm of fork travel, the KTM Macina Aera is on the shorter side; the median of the 27 comparable bikes in the “e-hardtail” category is 120 mm. Of KTM’s e-mountain bikes, the KTM Macina Aera offers the least travel up front.

KTM quotes 27.4 kg for the 871 Lfc Di2 build; that is 3.0 kg more than the 24.4 kg median of 11 comparable bikes. Within the range, weight varies by 1.5 kg. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 34E FLOAT to the Suntour MOBIE34-D Air. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 with a 720–800 Wh battery. Worth knowing for heavier riders: the maximum system weight is 139 kg – after about 29 kg of bike, that leaves around 110 kg including kit. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.

Setup notes for this spec

Fork (FOX 34E FLOAT): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
Rebound: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.

Target SAG for the KTM Macina Aera

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 KTM specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.

80 mm fork (871 Lfc Di2, 873 Lfc, CX 720 Lfc, Pts 893 Lfc, Pts CX 720 Lfc)

Riding style	Fork SAG
XC / touring	17 % = 14 mm
Trail	20 % = 16 mm
Enduro / rough	22 % = 18 mm
Bike park	20 % = 16 mm

100 mm fork (872 Lfc, 872 Lfc Di2)

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

For 2.36″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Continental E-Ruban Plus 58-622 Reflex / Continental E-Ruban Plus 58-622 Reflex; Schwalbe Johnny Watts 60-584 Reflex / Schwalbe Johnny Watts 60-584 Reflex; Schwalbe Johnny Watts Perf. Folding 60-584 DD Reflex / Schwalbe Johnny Watts Perf. Folding 60-584 DD Reflex; Schwalbe Johnny Watts Perf. Folding DD 65-584 Reflex / Schwalbe Johnny Watts Perf. Folding DD 65-584 Reflex.

Ready-to-ride weight	Front	Rear
60 kg	1.48 bar (21 psi)	1.68 bar (24 psi)
70 kg	1.60 bar (23 psi)	1.80 bar (26 psi)
80 kg	1.72 bar (25 psi)	1.92 bar (28 psi)
90 kg	1.84 bar (27 psi)	2.04 bar (30 psi)
100 kg	1.96 bar (28 psi)	2.16 bar (31 psi)
110 kg	2.08 bar (30 psi)	2.28 bar (33 psi)
120 kg	2.20 bar (32 psi)	2.40 bar (35 psi)

Air pressure in the fork

You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.

Note: all values without guarantee. Specification can vary by model year, frame size and market – if in doubt, the type plate, the manual and KTM’s information apply. Never exceed maximum pressures.