Kona’s Course of MTBs have turn into well-established within the path and enduro classes, so it is sensible for Kona to create a couple of eMTB fashions based mostly on that confirmed platform. They’ve simply introduced a revised Distant 160 DL and an all-new Distant X, including an extended journey choice for rowdy riders.
The brand new Distant eMTBs share the identical body updates as Kona’s present Course of MTBs. The long-legged 180/178mm journey Distant X is the selection for riders who need to self-shuttle gnarly trails, and the 160 DL is a extra typical enduro/path eMTB with 160mm journey.
Each fashions are powered by Shimano EP8 motors and may maintain you pedaling for hours with 612Wh batteries. Kona says the Distant eMTBs current nice efficiency and worth, with each fashions providing mid-spec builds at cheap costs.
Distant X and 160 DL Widespread Options:
There are a number of widespread options between the Distant 160 DL and the Distant X, so let’s begin with these. Each frames are constructed from 6061 butted aluminum and are available S/M/L/XL sizes. Each fashions roll on 29” wheels, and are seemingly meant to remain that means as Kona makes no point out of mullet compatibility.
The brand new Remotes each bought the identical body updates as Kona’s present Course of lineup. These updates embody refined suspension, which goals to supply nice small bump sensitivity and a extra progressive shock curve for stable bottom-out resistance. The frames are additionally appropriate with coil shocks.
The up to date frames provide shorter seat tubes with extra dropper post-insertion depth. Small and medium bikes include 170mm posts, and the larges and XLs include 200mm posts. The up to date frames even have extra water bottle clearance, so all sizes can carry a bottle on the down tube.
Distant frames are UDH appropriate and use Enhance 148mm rear axle spacing. Kona says tires as much as 2.5” vast will match into the rear triangles. The frames settle for 31.6mm seat posts and have inside cable routing.
To assist deal with the additional weight of the drive system, each Distant fashions embody Maxxis tires with robust DoubleDown casings.
Shimano EP8 Drive System:
The Distant 160 DL and Distant X characteristic the identical drive programs. On the coronary heart of them is Shimano’s EP8 motor, which places out 85Nm of torque.
Energy is equipped by a Darfon 612Wh downtube battery. For the Distant bikes, Kona developed a brand new dual-material battery cowl that’s very sturdy and proof against climate and particles. The duvet is connected with two M5 bolts. The bolted design retains the battery snugly in place when you trip.
A 4A charger is included with the Distant bikes, and a full battery cost from empty takes 6-7 hours. At the moment, there isn’t any vary extender choice for this drive system.
Shimano’s SC-EM800 show/management unit exhibits your trip metrics and lets you toggle between help ranges, and many others. A cost port for smartphones is included under the bike’s prime tube-mounted energy button.
Spare batteries and chargers shall be accessible by Kona sellers. Kona will even inventory substitute motor and battery covers, body grommet elements, and battery mounting elements. Kona will present guarantee help for 2 years on all Kona and Darfon parts. Different parts are lined by their producer’s warranties.
Kona Distant 160 DL: $4,999.00
The brand new Distant 160 DL is a completely redesigned 2nd era mannequin of the bike. It’s mainly the electrical model of the Course of 153. It has the identical geometry and roughly the identical suspension design… nevertheless it will get 160mms of rear journey and is tuned particularly for the trip traits of an eMTB.
Geometry:
Kona didn’t go nuts with lengthy reaches for the Remotes, with a medium body at 455mm and a big at 480mm. The Distant 160 DL has a slack however nonetheless trail-friendly 64.5° head tube angle. Seat tube angles vary from 76.7-77°, and the bike will get one 440mm chainstay size for all body sizes.
Construct Spec:
For the Distant 160 DL’s MSRP you get a good setup of mid-grade parts. The bike incorporates a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and Code R brakes. The RockShox suspension bundle features a Zeb Choose+ fork and a Tremendous Deluxe Choose rear shock.
The Distant 160 DL is available in Matte Lead Powder with Gloss Black decals.
Kona Distant X: $4,999.00
The Distant X, roughly an electrified Course of X, is an eMTB for burly driving. Kona describes it as ‘superb extra’, or just about a motorcycle park bike that can get you across the trails with ease. This mannequin will get 180mms of entrance and 178mms of rear journey.
Geometry:
The Distant X will get the identical conservative attain numbers because the 160 DL mannequin, and the identical 440mm chainstays on all body sizes. The Head tube angle is good and slack at 63.5°, and the seat masts are steep with varied sizes sitting between 77-78°. Not surprisingly with its longer journey, the Distant X sits a couple of mm’s greater than the 160 DL by way of BB, standover and stack peak.
Construct Spec:
Kona has cleverly included some good bits and items of their construct specs, however just like the 160 DL the Distant X will get a mid-spec construct that displays its attainable price ticket. The Distant X will get a Fox 38 Efficiency fork and Float X Efficiency Elite rear shock. Shimano provides the drivetrain with Deore shifting parts and SLX brakes.
The Distant X is available in Gloss Viridian with Metallic Bronze decals.
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