KTM Macina Lycan: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Macina Lycan is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 140 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 or Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863. Below you will find all 7 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: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 891 L | FOX 34E FLOAT (140 mm) | FOX Float Rhythm R | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 25.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| 892 | Suntour XCR34 Air (140 mm) | Suntour EDGE-X R | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 26.6 kg | – | Setup → |
| Elite CX-R | Suntour XCR36X Air (140 mm) | Suntour EDGE-X R | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 24.8 kg | – | Setup → |
| Exonic CX-R Di2 | FOX 36E FLOAT (140 mm) | FOX FLOAT Performance 2P-Lockout | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 23.5 kg | – | Setup → |
| Master CX-R | FOX 36E FLOAT (140 mm) | FOX Float Rhythm R | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 25.0 kg | – | Setup → |
| Master CX-R Di2 | FOX Float 36E HD AWL (140 mm) | FOX Float Rhythm R | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 25.3 kg | – | Setup → |
| Prime CX-R Di2 | FOX 36E FLOAT (140 mm) | FOX Float Rhythm R | 230x65 | 140 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 24.6 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 140 mm of fork travel, the KTM Macina Lycan is on the shorter side; the median of the 101 comparable bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category is 150 mm. Travel is the same front and rear at 140 mm each. Within KTM’s e-mountain bikes, it sits between the KTM Macina Chacana and the KTM Macina Kapoho on travel. The frame is made of carbon.
At 23.5 kg (Exonic CX-R Di2 build), the weight is close to the category median of 23.4 kg. Within the range, weight varies by 3.1 kg. Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and SR Suntour. In total, 5 different forks are used, from the FOX 34E FLOAT to the FOX Float 36E HD AWL. 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 135 kg – after about 27 kg of bike, that leaves around 108 kg including kit. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 34E FLOAT): 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 adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (FOX Float Rhythm R): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- 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.
Target SAG for the KTM Macina Lycan
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.
140 mm fork, 65.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm | 24 % = 15.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm | 28 % = 18.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm | 30 % = 19.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm | 27 % = 17.6 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.48″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro Soft TLR 63-622 / Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro Mid TLR 63-622; Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 65-584 / Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 65-584; Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 65-622 / Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 65-622.
| 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 guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.
Sources
- Macina Lycan 891 L
- Macina Lycan 892
- Macina Lycan Elite CX-R
- Macina Lycan Exonic CX-R Di2
- Macina Lycan Master CX-R
- Macina Lycan Master CX-R Di2
- Macina Lycan Prime CX-R Di2