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KTMMacina Race
e-road
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Origin
The Macina Race was introduced in 2019 as KTM's attempt at a light e-road/e-MTB crossover — a bike that doesn't sacrifice trail capability for weight savings. The 2024 generation adopted Bosch's Performance Line SX motor: a compact 55 Nm unit that weighs ~2.9 kg vs the CX's ~3.2 kg, pushing the complete bike below 20 kg. Electronic Di2 shifting on the Macina Race SX 10 is unusual in the class — Shimano CUES Di2 brings reliable e-shifting to a budget-friendly e-MTB hardtail.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Macina MTB 29" Alloy 6061 UDH; sizes M (43 cm), L (48 cm), XL (53 cm); 15×110 Boost front / 12×148 Boost rear
- Drivetrain
- Shimano CUES Di2 U8050-11 SGS shadow+ rear derailleur (electronic); Shimano LG700-11 11-50 cassette; KTM aluminium 34 T Direct Mount chainring; KMC e500 LG e-bike chain
- Brakes
- Shimano M4100 / MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc; Shimano RT54 CL 180 mm front / 160 mm rear rotors
- Wheels
- 29" Black Jack Ready30 32H wheels; Shimano TC500B CL hubs; 15×110 Boost front / 12×148 Boost rear
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Bosch SX motor keeps total weight under 20 kg — dramatically lighter feel than CX-powered e-MTBs
- Shimano CUES Di2 electronic shifting is a genuine premium feature at this price
- Maxxis Rekon Race tires are well-matched to the XC/light-trail use case
−Weaknesses
- 55 Nm (SX) vs 85 Nm (CX) — noticeably less grunt on steep, slow climbs
- 400 Wh battery gives shorter range than 750 Wh competitors — approx. 50-80 km in mixed terrain
- 100 mm fork travel limits the bike on more aggressive trail terrain
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