Overview
The Sutra is many things. It’s functional. It’s stylish. It’s incredibly versatile, and it comes ready for the long haul on the bike tour of your dreams. Kona’s Cromoly steel frame is outfitted with a Brooks saddle and matching microfiber bar tape, integrated shifter/brake levers, proper fenders, and a real Tubus Tara Big Apple low-rider front rack. It’s a modern take on the classic touring bike. It’s a grocery getter that’s easy on the eyes. It’s the feeling of steel across pavement that reminds you why you love turning the cranks on long rides. Just like its name suggests it’s the perfect guide for your every ride.
Compared to the previous Sutra, the headtube angle is 0.5 degrees slacker, the seat tube angle is 0.5 degrees steeper, and the stack height slightly increases for better all-day riding comfort without making the Sutra’s handling feel slow or lazy.
Features
Touring-Ready Front Rack: Comes with a Tubus Tara Big Apple low-rider rack for stable, balanced load-carrying on long tours.
Reliable Drivetrain: Microshift Sword 2×10 drivetrain with a 30/46t crank and 11–38t cassette offers dependable shifting and wide gear range.
Confident Braking: TRP mechanical/hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors provide strong, reliable stopping power in all conditions.
Built for Comfort: Brooks B17 leather saddle and Microfiber grips deliver classic, long-distance comfort that only gets better with time.
Specs
Frameset
Frame: Kona Cromoly Butted
Fork: Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring
Rear Shock: N/A
Drivetrain
Crankset: Prowheel, 30/46t
Bottom Bracket: Prowheel BB68+
Chain: KMC X10
Cassette: Microshift Sword 11–38t, 10-speed
Front Derailleur: Microshift Sword
Rear Derailleur: Microshift Sword
Shifters: Microshift Sword
Chainguide: N/A
Pedals: N/A
Brakes
Calipers: TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic
Brake Levers: Microshift Sword
Front Rotor: TRP TR160mm
Rear Rotor: TRP TR160mm
Cockpit
Headset: FSA No.1/No.10
Handlebar: Kona Road
Stem: Kona Road
Grips: Brooks Microfiber Brown
Seatpost: Kona Deluxe Thumb w/ Offset, 27.2mm
Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
Saddle: Brooks B17 Leather
Wheels
Front Hub: Formula 100x12mm
Rear Hub: Formula 142x12mm
Spokes: Stainless Black 14g
Rims: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0
Front Tire: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
Other
Paint Color: Gloss Jade w/ Leather Decals
Extras: Fenders w/ Mudflaps, Tubus Tara Big Apple Front Rack
| Size | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | |
| 1 | ST Length | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 |
| 2 | TT Length | 523 | 538 | 555 | 571 | 588 | 605 |
| 3 | Reach | 375 | 380 | 385 | 390 | 395 | 400 |
| 4 | Stack | 551 | 570 | 591 | 610 | 632 | 651 |
| 5 | Standover | 752 | 770 | 794 | 817 | 835 | 854 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| 7 | HT Length | 105 | 125 | 150 | 170 | 195 | 215 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 75.0 | 74.5 | 74.0 | 73.5 | 73.0 | 72.5 |
| 9 | CS Length | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 |
| 11 | BB Height | 281 | 281 | 283 | 283 | 285 | 285 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1036 | 1047 | 1061 | 1073 | 1086 | 1098 |
| 13 | Front Center | 602 | 613 | 626 | 638 | 651 | 662 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Warranty
WARRANTY REGISTRATIONS
Registration is no longer necessary for your Kona warranty to be valid.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kona Bicycle Company ( “Kona” ) makes the following limited Warranty:
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE (USA, UK & CANADA)
Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the United States or Canada and operated under normal conditions and use. During this one-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts. On Kona electric pedal-assist bikes, the electronic system is covered by a two-year warranty, whereby accidents or consumer mistakes like shorting polarity are not covered. Warranty on the battery is for one year, at the end of that period, the battery is guaranteed to retain at least 70% of its original capacity.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE (EUROPE)
Kona warrants to the original owner that this newly purchased Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for the two-year period stated under EU consumer protection laws, dated from the original purchase and subject to normal conditions and use. During this two-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and therein subject to this limited warranty.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON KONA BRANDED BICYCLE FORKS.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAME (USA, CANADA, UK & EUROPE ONLY)*
Kona further warrants to the original owner that the frame of this new Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for the lifetime of the product. This is ONLY VALID ON NON-CARBON FRAMES. During this warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The color on the warranty frame may vary from the color of the original frame. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. This warranty is only valid in the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe.
*This is valid on all non-carbon Kona bicycle frames. CARBON FRAMES receive 3-year warranty.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This limited warranty is made only to the original owner of this Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer, and it shall remain in force only as long as the original owner retains ownership of the Kona bicycle. This limited warranty is not transferable. In order to obtain service under this Limited Warranty, the original owner must deliver the Kona bicycle, and the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase document identifying the Kona bicycle by frame number/serial number, to an authorized Kona dealer. This Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor to defects, malfunctions or failures that result from the abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, alteration, modification, accident, or misuse (including without limitation bicycle racing, bicycle motocross, stunt bicycling, commercial use or rental use) of the Kona bicycle. Damage caused by transporting bicycle, especially across the tailgate of a pickup truck – even when a pad is used – voids warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS OR LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO KONA BICYCLES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN SCOPE AND DURATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KONA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES SUFFERED BY ANY PARTY. THE FOREGOING STATEMENTS OF WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; SO, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN MAY NOT BE EXTENDED, ENLARGED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED BY ANY KONA DEALER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE, AND KONA DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES IN USA, CANADA, UK AND EUROPE. PLEASE SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE SPECIFIC WARRANTY IN YOUR COUNTRY. WARRANTY VALID ONLY IF BICYCLE IS ASSEMBLED BY AN AUTHORIZED KONA DEALER.
NOTE:
Warranty is made only to the original owner of this Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer, and it shall remain in force only as long as the original owner retains ownership of the Kona bicycle. This limited warranty is not transferable.