2020 Kona

Remote 160

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$5,999
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Select
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX, NX
MotorShimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
BatteryShimano 504Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Remote 160

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'2" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'6"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
MBA LONG TERM REVIEW: KONA REMOTE 160 DL - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Nov 2021 · Ron Koch

Already well known for its line of big-hit-loving Process pedal bikes, legacy Canadian brand Kona continues to bring its off-road R&D smarts to its

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
2021 Kona Remote 160 DL on test – lots of fun at a high price

Aug 2020 · Christoph Bayer

The Kona Remote 160 DL is here to expand the eMTB portfolio of the iconic mountain bike brand. It’s based on the proven Remote 160, but it features the new Shimano EP8 motor and rolls on 29” wheels front and back. Our test reveals whether it lives up to its € 6,999 price tag.NEW: Before […]

Highs
  • Excellent climber

  • Very balanced and fun downhill

  • Well-tuned motor

Lows
  • Spec not appropriate for the price

  • Little attention to detail on the frame

  • New shimano EP8 motor rattles

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Loam Wolf
eMTB Roundup: Kona Remote 160 Review

Mar 2020

Take a look at our review of the very well-rounded Kona Remote 160 eMTB. It has a few spec issues and value concerns, but is an otherwise amazing bike that we'd suggest to many of our friends.

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: Kona Remote 160 enduro e-MTB makes a hero of everyone

Nov 2019

We headed out to Madrid to test Kona's electric version of their popular and successful Process enduro platform, the Kona Remote 160 e-MTB.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 160mm Travel

ColorGloss Charcoal w/ Crimson, Indigo & Dark Seafoam Decals

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select Charger RC DebonAir 160mm Tapered 110 Spacing

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

n/a

Headset

FSA No.57E

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Pro

Seatpost

Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

Shimano Deore, 34t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM NX Single Click

Cassette

SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM SX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Code R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Code R

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM Trail i35 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 157x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO+ TR DUAL 27.5x2.8", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 200mm

Electric Components
Motor

Shimano E8000 20MPH

Battery

Shimano 504Wh

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Display

Shimano E8000 Cycle Computer

Charger

Shimano STEPS

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