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KTM shows all-mountain bike on plus tyres

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 02.09.2016

KTM shows all-mountain bike on plus tyresPhoto: Florentin Vesenbeckh
KTM shows all-mountain bike on plus tyres
At the upper end of the suspension travel scale, KTM relies on wide tyres. With 125 millimetres of travel at the rear and 2.8 Nobby Nic tyres, the Kapoho should also be fun on rough terrain.

The Austrians are launching three models with aluminium frames for 2017. The Fox suspension provides 125 millimetres of travel at the rear and 130 at the front. The steering angle is moderate at 68.5 degrees and the chainstays are relatively long at 445 millimetres. In the design, KTM has focussed on a direct shock linkage, which should keep the stiffness high. The Austrians have dispensed with a pivot in the dropout area, instead flexing the chainstays.

The direct damper linkage (Straight-Line-Link/SLL) is intended to provide greater rigidity and better response behaviour.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The direct damper linkage (Straight-Line-Link/SLL) is intended to provide greater rigidity and better response behaviour.
The rear triangle has no pivot at the dropouts, but there is a flex zone in the filigree seat stays.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The rear triangle has no pivot at the dropouts, but there is a flex zone in the filigree seat stays. The trains of the Kapoho run neatly within the frame.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The trains of the Kapoho run neatly within the frame. The frame also allows derailleur mounting for multiple chainrings.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The frame also allows derailleur mounting for multiple chainrings. The 2.8 Nobby Nic tyres sit on Sun Ringlé rims with an inner width of 35 millimetres.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The 2.8 Nobby Nic tyres sit on Sun Ringlé rims with an inner width of 35 millimetres. The top model comes with Sram Eagle 1x12Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The top model comes with Sram Eagle 1x12

The three equipment variants weigh between 13.4 and 14.3 kilos and cost between 2999 and 4099 euros. All come with a Kindshock dropper post and Fox 34 fork. The top model Kapoho 271 relies on Sram's 1x12 Eagle, the other two versions come with Shimano 2x11 gears.

The top model Kapoho 271 costs 4099 euros, weighs 13.4 kilos and shifts twelve gears with the Sram X01 Eagle. Shimano XT brakes provide deceleration.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The top model Kapoho 271 costs 4099 euros, weighs 13.4 kilos and shifts twelve gears with the Sram X01 Eagle. Shimano XT brakes provide deceleration. The Kapoho 272 weighs 13.9 kilos, costs 3599 euros and comes with full Shimano XT equipment.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The Kapoho 272 weighs 13.9 kilos, costs 3599 euros and comes with full Shimano XT equipment.
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The Kapoho 273 is available for €2999, weighing 14.3kg and featuring a mix of XT and SLX components.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The Kapoho 273 is available for €2999, weighing 14.3kg and featuring a mix of XT and SLX components.

More colour is coming to the entire Austrian model range in 2017. The brand's classic orange/black colour scheme will be joined by new colour combinations.

The Myroon race hardtail, for example, will be available in bright blue, both in the aluminium and carbon versions.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The Myroon race hardtail, for example, will be available in bright blue, both in the aluminium and carbon versions.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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