KTM Scarp MT: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Scarp MT is a trail bike with 120 mm of fork travel and 120 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 4 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your KTM Scarp MT →
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 | RockShox Recon Slv RL (120 mm) | Suntour EDGE-EVO R-2CR remote | 210x55 | 120 mm | 15.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| Exonic | FOX 34SL Float (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Factory 3PTL | 210x55 | 120 mm | 10.6 kg | – | Setup → |
| Master | FOX 34SC Float (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Perf-Elite 3PTL | 210x55 | 120 mm | 12.2 kg | – | Setup → |
| Prime | FOX 34SL Float (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Factory 3PTL | 210x55 | 120 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 120 mm of fork travel, the KTM Scarp MT is on the shorter side; the median of the 44 comparable bikes in the “trail bike” category is 140 mm. Front and rear both work with 120 mm of travel. On travel, it slots in between the KTM Ultra and the KTM Scarp LT in the KTM range. The frame is made of carbon.
The lightest build, Exonic, weighs 10.6 kg according to KTM – about 3.3 kg less than the category median (13.9 kg across 14 bikes with a stated weight). Within the range, weight varies by 5.3 kg. For suspension, KTM combines components from FOX, RockShox and SR Suntour. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox Recon Slv RL to the FOX 34SC Float. Worth knowing for heavier riders: the maximum system weight is 110 kg – after about 16 kg of bike, that leaves around 94 kg including kit.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Recon Slv RL): 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.
- Shock (Suntour EDGE-EVO R-2CR remote): 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.
Target SAG for the KTM Scarp MT
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.
120 mm fork, 55.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm | 24 % = 13.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm | 28 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm | 30 % = 16.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm | 27 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.44″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. 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 Forekaster EXO/TR 3C MaxxTerra 62-622 / Maxxis Rekon EXO/TR MaxxTerra 62-622; Schwalbe Racing Ray Evo SuperRace TLE 60-622 / Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo SuperRace TLE 60-622; Schwalbe Tough Tom K-Guard 60-622 / Schwalbe Tough Tom K-Guard 60-622; Schwalbe Wicked Will Evo SuperRace TLE 62-622 / Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo SuperRace TLE 60-622.
| 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
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.