KTM Scarp LT: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Scarp LT is a downcountry bike with 140 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your KTM Scarp LT →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | FOX 36 Float (140 mm) | FOX Float Perf Elite 2-P remote | 230x65 | 140 mm | 14.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| 292 | RockShox Recon Gold RL (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | 230x65 | 140 mm | 15.6 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the KTM Scarp LT runs 140 mm – 10 mm more than the 130 mm median we calculated from 13 bikes in the “downcountry bike” category. Front and rear both work with 140 mm of travel. No other KTM model among its mountain bikes has more travel up front.
KTM quotes 14.9 kg for the 291 build; that is 2.3 kg more than the 12.6 kg median of 6 comparable bikes. Within the range, weight varies by 0.7 kg. For suspension, KTM combines components from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 36 Float to the RockShox Recon Gold RL. KTM specifies a maximum system weight of 120 kg. Subtracting roughly 16 kg for the bike leaves about 104 kg for rider, clothing, backpack and luggage.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX 36 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.
- Air shock (FOX Float Perf Elite 2-P remote): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the KTM Scarp LT
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: 2.44″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. 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: Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR 62-622 / Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR 62-622.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.