KTM Macina Kapoho: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Macina Kapoho is an e-enduro bike with 160 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 or Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863. Below you will find all 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
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All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8973 | RockShox 35 Silver TK (160 mm) | Suntour TRI-AIR 3CR-Lockout | 250x70 | 160 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 26.8 kg | – | Setup → |
| Elite CX-R | RockShox 35 Silver TK (160 mm) | Suntour TRI-AIR2 3CR-Lockout | 250x70 | 160 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 24.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| Exonic CX-R | FOX 36E FLOAT (160 mm) | FOX FLOAT X2 LiveValve NEO Factory | 250x70 | 160 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 23.8 kg | – | Setup → |
| Master CX-R | FOX 36E FLOAT (160 mm) | FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout | 250x70 | 160 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 25.3 kg | – | Setup → |
| Master CX-R Di2 | FOX 36E FLOAT (160 mm) | FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout | 250x70 | 160 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 25.6 kg | – | Setup → |
| Prime CX-R | FOX 36 Float (160 mm) | FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout | 250x70 | 160 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 24.9 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
At 160 mm, fork travel is 10 mm shorter than the median of the “e-enduro bike” category (170 mm, 56 bikes). Front and rear both work with 160 mm of travel. On travel, it slots in between the KTM Macina Scarp SX and the KTM Macina Prowler in the KTM range. The frame is made of carbon.
At 23.8 kg (Exonic CX-R build), the weight is close to the category median of 23.5 kg. Within the range, weight varies by 3.0 kg. Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX, RockShox and SR Suntour. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox 35 Silver TK to the FOX 36 Float. Drive comes from Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 or Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863, paired with 800 Wh of battery capacity. Worth knowing for heavier riders: the maximum system weight is 127 kg – after about 27 kg of bike, that leaves around 100 kg including kit.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox 35 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: 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.
- Air shock (Suntour TRI-AIR 3CR-Lockout): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the KTM Macina Kapoho
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If KTM specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
160 mm fork, 70.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 19.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 21.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 18.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.48″ 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: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C-MaxxTerra/EXO/TR 63-622 / Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C-MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR 70-584; Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro Soft 63-622 / Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Soft 63-584; Schwalbe Nobby Nic Perf. Folding 65-622 / Schwalbe Nobby Nic Perf. Folding 70-584.
| 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 and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.
Sources
- Macina Kapoho 8973
- Macina Kapoho Elite CX-R
- Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R
- Macina Kapoho Master CX-R
- Macina Kapoho Master CX-R Di2
- Macina Kapoho Prime CX-R