KTM Macina Team: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Macina Team is an e-hardtail with 80–120 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3740 or Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840. This page lists the 10 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your KTM Macina Team →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 Lfc LTd | Suntour XCM34 coil (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3740 750 Wh | 28.5 kg | – | Setup → |
| 750 LTd | Suntour XCM34 coil (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3740 750 Wh | 25.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| 872 | RockShox RECON Silver RL (100 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 23.4 kg | – | Setup → |
| 873 | RockShox RECON Silver RL (100 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 23.6 kg | – | Setup → |
| 891 | FOX 34E FLOAT (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 23.8 kg | – | Setup → |
| 892 | RockShox RECON Silver RL (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 23.5 kg | – | Setup → |
| 892 Xl | Suntour XCR34 Air (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 26.6 kg | – | Setup → |
| 892 Xl Pts | Suntour XCR34X Air (80 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 26.6 kg | – | Setup → |
| 893 | RockShox RECON Silver RL (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 23.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| 893 Lfc | RockShox RECON Silver RL (120 mm) | Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 800 Wh | 26.9 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the KTM Macina Team is right where the “e-hardtail” category usually is: 80–120 mm up front against a median of 120 mm from 27 bikes. Within KTM’s e-mountain bikes, it sits between the KTM Macina Race SX and the KTM Macina Chacana on travel.
The lightest build, 872, weighs 23.4 kg according to KTM – about 1.0 kg less than the category median (24.4 kg across 11 bikes with a stated weight). There are 5.1 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. In total, 5 different forks are used, from the Suntour XCM34 coil to the Suntour XCR34X Air. It is powered by Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3740 or Bosch PERFORMANCE CX BDU3840 with a 750–800 Wh battery. KTM specifies a maximum system weight of 126 kg. Subtracting roughly 29 kg for the bike leaves about 97 kg for rider, clothing, backpack and luggage. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox RECON Silver RL): 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.
- 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: 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 KTM Macina Team
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.
120 mm fork (750 Lfc LTd, 750 LTd, 891, 892, 892 Xl, 893, 893 Lfc)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm |
100 mm fork (872, 873)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
80 mm fork (892 Xl Pts)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 14 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 16 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 18 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 16 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.36″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. 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: Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR 62-622 / Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR 62-622; Schwalbe Smart Sam 60-622 Reflex / Schwalbe Smart Sam 60-622 Reflex; Schwalbe Smart Sam Perf. 60-622 / Schwalbe Smart Sam Perf. 60-622; Schwalbe Smart Sam Perf. 65-584 / Schwalbe Smart Sam Perf. 65-584; Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus Perf. GreenGuard 60-622 / Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus Perf. GreenGuard 60-622; Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 62-622 / Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 62-622; Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 65-584 / Schwalbe Wicked Will Perf. 65-584.
| 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
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.
Sources
- Macina Team 750 Lfc LTd
- Macina Team 750 LTd
- Macina Team 872
- Macina Team 873
- Macina Team 891
- Macina Team 892
- Macina Team 892 Xl
- Macina Team 892 Xl Pts
- Macina Team 893
- Macina Team 893 Lfc