KTM's e-bike range includes a total of 70 different models. For 2020, no fewer than 58 models have been revised and equipped with the new Bosch Performance CX Gen4 motors.
Macina Prowler - Enduro with carbon main frame
The facts about the Macina Prowler
- Three variants with carbon main frame
- Bosch Performance CX Gen4 motor
- Powertube battery, 625 Wh
- 180/170 millimetre spring travel
- 29 / 27.5-inch wheel mix
- from 5799 euros, top version: 9999 euros
As part of the model change, the Macina Prowler is the first KTM e-mountainbike to feature a carbon main frame. All three Prowler variants have the new main frame, which, in conjunction with various other carbon components, should save a total of 700 grams in weight compared to the aluminium version. The 625 watt-hour battery has been attractively integrated into the down tube. The compact Kiox board computer is mounted on the stem and is well within the rider's field of vision.
The Prowler relies on a mix of wheels
Downhill, the new Prowler doesn't want to let anything burn and provides a full 180 millimetres of travel at the front and 170 millimetres at the rear. KTM has also opted for a wheel mix called Dimmix. A 29-inch wheel is used at the front for better riding stability and more control. At the rear, on the other hand, the 27.5-inch Plus tyres are designed to generate maximum traction. In addition, the so-called Straight Line Link kinematics of the rear triangle have been adapted and should now ensure that the rear triangle works less on climbs with more anti-squat and that the front wheel maintains contact with the ground for longer.
The Austrians have gone all out when it comes to the equipment, installing Sram's electronic AXS drivetrain and the Reverb AXS electronic dropper post in conjunction with Shimano XTR disc brakes. A Rock Shox Lyrik Ultimate and the Super Deluxe coil shock should pave the way for enduro riders. Equipped in this way, the new top model Macina Prowler Sonic has a total weight of around 23.5 kilos (size M, without pedals). However, it also comes at a proud price of 9999 euros.
Macina Kapoho - potent Trail-Fully
The facts about the Macina Kapoho
- Two variants with carbon main frame, three aluminium models
- Bosch Performance CX Gen4 motor
- Powertube battery, 625 Wh
- 160/160 millimetre spring travel
- 29 / 27.5-inch mixed tyres
- from 4199 euros, top version: 7499 euros
The Macina Kapoho is the little brother of the Prowler and, at least in the two top versions, is built on the same carbon main frame as the Enduro. However, with its 160 millimetres of suspension travel, the Kapoho is a little weaker on the chest and therefore designed for less extreme off-road use. The Dimmix wheel mix on the Kapoho should also ensure riding stability and plenty of traction.
Both the two carbon and the three aluminium versions are equipped with Bosch's new CX Gen4 motor, including a 625 watt-hour Powertube battery integrated into the down tube. As with the Prowler, the Kapoho also uses the slim Kiox display. Only the entry-level version, the Macina Kapoho 2973, shows the riding data on the Purion display on the side.
If you put 7499 euros on the table for the top model of the Kapoho, you get Fox Factory suspension and complete Shimano XTR equipment. It starts at 4199 euros.
Stefan Frey
Editor
