Overview
The Sutra is a steel touring bike with an analog soul in a digital world. Its Kona Cromoly frame delivers the smooth, steady ride that makes long days and loaded miles feel right, while a Brooks saddle, full fenders, integrated controls, and a Tubus low-rider front rack leave it ready for the road straight out of the box. It’s a modern take on a classic—equally at home crossing the city, crossing the continent, or stretching a short trip into a full world tour.
Features
Touring-Ready Front Rack:Â Comes with a Tubus Tara Big Apple low-rider rack for stable, balanced load-carrying on long tours.
Reliable Drivetrain: Shimano CUES 2×10 drivetrain with a 32/46t crank and 11–39t cassette offers dependable shifting and wide gear range.
Confident Braking: Shimano CUES 6030 Hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors provide strong, reliable stopping power in all conditions.
Built for Comfort:Â Brooks B17 leather saddle and Microfiber grips deliver classic, long-distance comfort that only gets better with time.
Specs
| 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 |

Frameset
- Frame: Kona Cromoly Butted
- Fork: Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring
- Rear Shock: N/A
- Paint Color: Gloss Metallic Nickel w/ Charcoal Decals
- Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
Drivetrain
- Crankset: Shimano CUES 6030, 32/46t
- 48–54: 165mm
- 56–58: 170mm
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68
- Chain: Shimano LG500
- Cassette: Shimano CUES LG400, 11–39t, 10-speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano CUES 6030
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES 6020
- Shifters: Shimano CUES 6030
- Chainguide: N/A
- Pedals: N/A
Brakes
- Brake Calipers: Shimano CUES 6030 Hydraulic
- Brake Levers: Shimano CUES 6030 Hydraulic
- Front Rotor: Shimano 180mm, 6-bolt
- Rear Rotor: Shimano 180mm, 6-bolt
Components
- Headset: FSA NO.1/NO.10 EC44/ZS56
- Handlebar: Kona Gravel Dropbar, 31.8mm
- 48: 42cm
- 50–52: 44cm
- 54: 46cm
- 56–58: 48cm
- Stem: Kona 31.8mm, 6º rise
- 48–52: 60mm
- 54–56: 70mm
- 58: 80mm
- Seatpost: Kona w/ Offset, 27.2mm
- 48–52: 350mm
- 54–58: 375mm
- Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp, 31.8mm
- Grips / Bar Tape: Brooks Microfiber Brown
- Saddle: Brooks B17 Leather Brown
Wheels
- Front Hub: Formula 12x100mm
- Rear Hub: Formula 12x142mm HG
- Spokes: Stainless 2.0mm Black
- Rims: WTB i25
- Front Tire: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, 700x40c
- Rear Tire: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, 700x40c
Extras
- Fenders: Included w/ mudflaps
- Front Rack: Tubus Tara Big Apple Front Rack
Warranty
Kona’s bicycles fall between a 1 and 2 year warranty. Please see Kona’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.








