KTM Macina Prowler: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Macina Prowler is an e-enduro bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 170 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863. Here you will find all 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite CX-R | RockShox DOMAIN RC (180 mm) | FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout | 250x75 | 170 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| Master CX-R | FOX 38E FLOAT (180 mm) | FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout | 250x75 | 170 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| Prestige CX-R | FOX 38E FLOAT (180 mm) | FOX DHX2 PerformElite 2P-Lockout | 250x75 | 170 mm | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 800 Wh | 25.3 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the KTM Macina Prowler runs 180 mm – 10 mm more than the 170 mm median we calculated from 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category. The fork has 10 mm more travel than the rear end with 170 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. Among KTM’s e-mountain bikes, the KTM Macina Prowler is the model with the most fork travel. The frame is made of carbon.
KTM quotes 25.3 kg for the Prestige CX-R build; that is 1.8 kg more than the 23.5 kg median of 19 comparable bikes. For suspension, KTM combines components from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox DOMAIN RC to the FOX 38E FLOAT. With the FOX DHX2 PerformElite 2P-Lockout, the Prestige CX-R build has a coil shock – here the spring rate determines SAG. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 with a 800 Wh battery. Worth knowing for heavier riders: the maximum system weight is 144 kg – after about 26 kg of bike, that leaves around 118 kg including kit.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox DOMAIN RC): 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 FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Coil spring (FOX DHX2 PerformElite 2P-Lockout): if SAG is off, only a different spring rate will fix it. Preload should just keep the spring from rattling; more preload makes the shock less supple.
- Shock (FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout): 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 Prowler
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from KTM take priority.
180 mm fork, 75.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm | 24 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm | 28 % = 21.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm | 30 % = 22.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm | 27 % = 20.2 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 DHX 3C MaxxGrip Exo+ 63-622 / Maxxis Minion DHX MaxxTerra DD 63-584; Schwalbe Eddy Current Front Evo SuperTrail TLE 65-622 / Schwalbe Eddy Current Rear Evo SuperGravity TLE 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 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.