KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R e-MTB, side view
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KTMMacina Kapoho Exonic CX-R

€11,999KTM SRP (ktm-bikes.at, EUR), VAT incl.
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX-R120 Nm
Battery
800 WhBosch PowerTube, removable upwards (PTTL)
Travel F / R
160 / 160 mm
Wheels
Mullet 29" / 27.5"
Frame
Carbon
Weight
23.8 kgManufacturer figure (size L / 48 cm, as listed on the product page)

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Overview

The KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R (€11,999) is the top build of the Macina Kapoho: Bosch Performance Line CX-R with 800 Wh, FOX 36E FLOAT 29" Factory 160mm 15x110 fork, FOX FLOAT X2 LiveValve NEO Factory 250x70 shock and SRAM XX EAGLE Transmission 12-Speed rear derailleur. Claimed weight is 23.8 kg.

The Macina Kapoho is KTM's long-running 160 mm all-rounder, aimed at both demanding climbs and descents and at long tours. It uses KTM's Straight-Line-Link (SLL) rear suspension and the DiMMiX concept, a 29-inch front wheel with a 27.5-inch PLUS rear wheel.

The carbon builds use the Bosch Performance Line CX-R (up to 120 Nm, 750 W peak), the alloy Kapoho 8973 the Performance Line CX. All run an 800 Wh PowerTube that is removed upwards from the down tube via KTM's Power Tube Top Loader (PTTL).

  • 160 mm travel front and rear
  • Carbon (CX-R) and alloy (CX) versions
  • 800 Wh PowerTube with top-loader removal
  • Mixed wheels: 29" front, 27.5" PLUS rear

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
Mac Kapoho PERFORMANCE CARBON 160|PT800 Bosch BDU38/M7280
Fork
FOX 36E FLOAT 29" Factory 160mm 15x110
Rear shock
FOX FLOAT X2 LiveValve NEO Factory 250x70

E-system

Motor
Bosch PERFORMANCE CX-R BDU3863 (BOSCH PT-CXR8P4)
Display
Bosch PURION 400 Display
Battery
Bosch PowerTUBE 800Wh horizontal - ABUS integrated lock IT1 (X-Plus key)
Charger
Bosch STANDARD Charger 4A

Drivetrain

Rear derailleur
SRAM XX EAGLE Transmission 12-Speed
Shifter
SRAM POD Rocker AXS Controller
Crankset
SRAM XX T-Type E-MTB 165 mm ISIS
Chain
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type 12speed

Wheels & tyres

Wheelset
Front: DT HXC 1200 Spline Carbon CL 110/15TA|622x30TSS TLR - Rear: DT HXC 1200 Spline Carbon CL 148/12TA|584x30TSS SS TLR
Front tyre
Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro Soft 63-622
Rear tyre
Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Soft 63-584

Cockpit

Grips
Ergon GE10
Handlebar
KTM PRIME Trail35 Carbon rizer20 800mm
Stem
KTM TEAM Trail35
Headset
Acros AICR intern 1.1/8"-1.5" angle lim
Saddle
Fizik Terra Aidon X5 SAlloy
Seatpost
FOX Transfer NEO Factory 30.9 wireless

Other

Pedals
MTB-Pedal nylon VP-539 flat
Max. system weight
134 kg

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

Macina Kapoho geometry

SizeM (43 cm)L (48 cm)XL (53 cm)
Seat tube length430 mm450 mm480 mm
Top tube length600 mm620 mm645 mm
Seat angle76.5° (74.9°)76.5° (74.9°)76.5° (74.9°)
Head angle65.0°65.0°65.0°
Head tube length100 mm110 mm125 mm
Chainstay length448 mm448 mm448 mm
Wheelbase1228 mm1250 mm1278 mm
Stack611 mm620 mm634 mm
Reach453 mm471 mm493 mm
Standover height830 mm830 mm841 mm
BB drop7 mm7 mm7 mm

Source: KTM. Seat angle: second value in brackets as published by KTM.

Macina Kapoho: builds compared

Macina Kapoho range →
Macina Kapoho 8973Macina Kapoho Elite CX-RMacina Kapoho Master CX-RMacina Kapoho Master CX-R Di2Macina Kapoho Prime CX-RMacina Kapoho Exonic CX-R
Price€4,199€4,599€5,199€5,599€6,399€11,999
FrameAlloyCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkRockShox 35 Silver TK 29" 160mm 15x110RockShox 35 Silver TK 29" 160mm 15x110FOX 36E FLOAT 29" Rhythm 160mm 15x110FOX 36E FLOAT 29" Rhythm 160mm 15x110FOX 36 Float 29" Perf E 160mm 15x110FOX 36E FLOAT 29" Factory 160mm 15x110
ShockSuntour TRI-AIR 3CR-Lockout 250x70Suntour TRI-AIR2 3CR-Lockout 250x70FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout 250x70FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout 250x70FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout 250x70FOX FLOAT X2 LiveValve NEO Factory 250x70
DerailleurShimano DEORE M7230-11 LG ShadowESShimano DEORE XT M8100-12 SGS Shadow+Shimano DEORE XT M8200-12 ShadowESShimano DEORE Di2 M6260-12 ShadowESSRAM S1000 EAGLE Transmission 12-SpeedSRAM XX EAGLE Transmission 12-Speed
Brakes———Magura MT5 4-Piston - Spacer ABS PM-Discbrake WT:3mm——
Display—Bosch PURION 200 Display & RemoteBosch PURION 200 Display & RemoteBosch PURION 200 Display & RemoteBosch PURION 400 DisplayBosch PURION 400 Display
Weight26.8 kg24.9 kg25.3 kg25.6 kg24.9 kg23.8 kg

Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R: FAQ

How much does the KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R cost?

€11,999 (KTM SRP (ktm-bikes.at, EUR), VAT incl.). The Macina Kapoho range runs from €4,199 (Macina Kapoho 8973) to €11,999 (Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R). Prices vary by country and dealer.

How much does the KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R weigh?

KTM quotes 23.8 kg. It is the lightest build of the Macina Kapoho.

What motor and battery does the KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R have?

Bosch Performance Line CX-R (120 Nm). 800 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube, removable upwards (PTTL).

How much suspension travel does the KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R have?

160 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.

What sizes does the KTM Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R come in?

M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the Macina Kapoho Exonic CX-R and the Macina Kapoho Prime CX-R?

They share the Macina Kapoho frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: FOX 36E FLOAT 29" Factory 160mm 15x110 vs FOX 36 Float 29" Perf E 160mm 15x110; shock: FOX FLOAT X2 LiveValve NEO Factory 250x70 vs FOX FLOAT X Performance 2P-Lockout 250x70; derailleur: SRAM XX EAGLE Transmission 12-Speed vs SRAM S1000 EAGLE Transmission 12-Speed; claimed weight: 23.8 kg vs 24.9 kg; price: €11,999 vs €6,399.

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