KTM MACINA KAPOHO 7971

The 2023 “MACINA KAPOHO 7971” from KTM is a high-performance e-mountain bike which, at a price of 6,999 EUR, is positioned in the upper mid-range. The bike’s frame is made from Macina Kapoho Dimmix Alloy 6061 and offers 160 mm of suspension travel. The maximum load capacity is 147 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 27 kg.

Reliable braking performance is provided by the SRAM DB8 4-piston brakes. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle AXS, controlled by the SRAM GX Eagle AXS controller. The front fork is a FOX 36 Float 29" Rhythm e-bike with 160 mm of travel and a 15x110 mm axle mount. The rear shock is a FOX Float X Performance 2-Pos, measuring 250x70 mm.

The bike is fitted with VPE-527 aluminium MTB pedals. The crankset is a KTM E-TRAIL ISIS with a length of 160 mm and a Q-factor of 16 mm. The cassette consists of a SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230 with a range of 11–50 teeth. The drivetrain is provided by the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed groupset.

The handlebars are KTM Team Trail35 Rizer25, 800 mm wide, whilst the grips are Ergon GA20. The stem is a KTM TEAM II Trail35. The headset is an Acros AICR internal with a 1.1/8"-1.5" angle-limiting system.

The rims are of different sizes at the front and rear: at the front, there is a combination of KTM Line, Shimano MT410B CL 32H, and Ambrosio E30 Trail 32H (622x30TC) with DT Champion 2.0 black spokes. At the rear, a combination of KTM Line, Shimano MT400B CL 32H and Ambrosio E35 Trail 32H (584x35TC) with DT Alpine II 2.34 black spokes is used. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF 3C-MaxxTerra/EXO/TR (63-622) at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C-MaxxTerra/EXO/TR (70-584) at the rear.

The saddle is a Selle San Marco Ground Short Open Fit Narrow, mounted on a KTM COMP II dropper seatpost with internal cable routing and a KTM Line JD-SC140A saddle clamp with a diameter of 35.0 mm.

The bike is powered by the Bosch PERFORMANCE CX Gen.4 SMART SYSTEM motor, offering assistance up to 25 km/h and a torque of 85 Nm. The battery has a capacity of 750 Wh and is fitted horizontally as a Bosch PowerTUBE SMART SYSTEM. Control and display are provided by the Bosch LED Remote SMART SYSTEM and the Bosch KIOX 300 TFT Display SMART SYSTEM. The charger is a Bosch STANDARD Charger with an output of 4A, which is also part of the SMART SYSTEM.

Overall, the “MACINA KAPOHO 7971” offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and technology, ideal for discerning e-mountain bike enthusiasts.