El Kahuna SUV
Kona
Crosscountry
El Kahuna SUV is an alloy electric cross-country mountain bike (2023), by Kona, in the El Kahuna series. It is best suited to a wide range of riders thanks to its fit flexibility, with a balanced riding position, with a surface profile that is best for smoother trails and efficient rolling. Standout strengths from the metrics include strong value-for-money versus many similar bikes, strong speed potential on smoother terrain, and good fit flexibility for dialing in rider position. Add this bike to compare on MatchBikes.com and see how it stacks up against similar cross-country models.
6.6
Rating

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Score Summary
Performance
5.8
Value
8.7
Fit
6.7
Performance
Built for speed and efficiency
Speed
7.7
High
Climbing Efficiency
4.6
All-Rounder
Suspension
5.0
Confident trail control
Fit
Dialed-in Fit & Comfort
Riding Position
6.0
Balanced
Fit Flexibility
7.4
Adjustable
Ride Comfort
6.4
Balanced
Value
Value for Money
8.7
Exceptional Value
Surface Range
Flow TrailsBattery
Battery
4.1
Regular rides
Specifications
General
Brand
Kona
Model
El Kahuna SUV
Year
2023
Price
$3,799
Category
E-bikeMountain
Sub Category
Crosscountry
Groupset
Deore, FSA
Wheels
29"
Frame
Frame
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Suspension Fork
RockShox 35 Silver R Coil 100mm Tapered 110 Spacing
Suspension Type
Hardtail
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11-46t 10spd
Crank
FSA E-Bike, 36t
Chain
Shimano HG54
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano 110x15mm
Rear Hub
Shimano 135x10mm
Rims
WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0
Spokes
Stainless 14g
Tires
Front: Schwalbe G-One 29x2.25", Rear: Schwalbe G-One 29x2.25"
Brakes
Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Description
Shimano MT410
Brake Levers
Shimano MT4100
Cockpit
Stem
Kona XC
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC Riser
Grips
Kona Key Grip
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
E-Bike Components
Motor
Shimano E6100 20MPH
Battery
Shimano 630Wh
Charger
Shimano STEPS 2A
Range
4.1
Geometry
| Measurement | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 676 mm | 701 mm | 728 mm | 761 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 623 mm | 627 mm | 632 mm | 637 mm |
| Reach | 408 mm | 432 mm | 457 mm | 488 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 585 mm | 611 mm | 637 mm | 669 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 420 mm | 470 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 469 mm | 469 mm | 469 mm | 469 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1138 mm | 1164 mm | 1191 mm | 1224 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 742 mm | 746 mm | 751 mm | 770 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 157 cm | 175 cm | 180 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 182 cm | 195 cm | 195 cm |




























































