The updated 2023 Kona Unit and Unit X were just launched and are popping up in bike shops all over. Find details, specs, and complete build kits for both here…

The Kona Unit X took the top place in our 2020 Gear of the Year Awards, and for good reason. With a compelling new geometry, 29 x 2.6” tires, and a 1×12 drivetrain, the Kona Unit X ticks a lot of boxes for $1,400. After an extensive test, it proved to be a bike that can’t be pigeonholed and one that truly works well for a broad range of applications. Although not much has changed for 2023, both the Unit and Unit X get new paint jobs, build kits, and complete build prices remain the same as last year.

Kona Unit X Review
The 2020 Unit X that we reviewed, which has the same frame as this model

2023 Kona Unit X

The geared Kona Unit X offers a lot of bang for your buck. Sliding dropouts, thru-axles, and big 29 x 2.6″ Maxxis Rekon or WTB Ranger tires are all stock for $1,599 USD. For 2023, the 2023 Kona Unit X is based around a Shimano Deore 1×12 drivetrain, hydraulic brakes, and gets a new “Matte Bloodstone w/ Charcoal & Nimbus” colorway. See the full build kit below.

2023 Kona Unit X
  • 2023 Kona Unit X
  • 2023 Kona Unit X
  • FRAME MATERIAL Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
  • SIZES S, M, L, XL
  • FORK Kona Plus fork 110mm spacing
  • CRANKARMS Prowheel 12spd
  • CHAINRINGS 32T
  • B/B Prowheel 73mm
  • PEDALS N/A
  • CHAIN Shimano Deore 12-Speed
  • FREEWHEEL Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-Speed
  • R/D Shimano Deore
  • SHIFTERS Shimano Deore 12-Speed
  • BRAKE CALIPERS Shimano MT410 Hydraulic
  • FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Shimano RT10 180mm
  • REAR BRAKE ROTOR Shimano RT10 160mm
  • BRAKE LEVERS Shimano MT410
  • HEADSET TH ZST No.10
  • HANDLEBAR Kona XC/BC Riser
  • STEM Kona XC/BC
  • SEATPOST Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
  • SEAT CLAMP Kona Clamp
  • GRIPS Kona Key Grip
  • SADDLE WTB Volt
  • FRONT HUB Formula 110x15mm
  • REAR HUB Formula 148x12mm
  • SPOKES Stainless Black 14g
  • RIMS WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS
  • FRONTIRE Maxxis Rekon TR 29 x 2.6″ or WTB Ranger TCS 29 x 2.6″
  • REAR TIRE Maxxis Rekon TR 29 x 2.6″ or WTB Ranger TCS 29 x 2.6″
  • PAINT COLOR Matte Bloodstone w/ Charcoal & Nimbus Decals

Find details over at KonaWorld.com or by heading into your local Kona dealer.

2023 Kona Unit

The Kona Unit offers much of the same as the Unit X, minus the gears. It’s based around a singlespeed drivetrain (32T/18T gearing), hydraulic brakes, and big 29 x 2.6″ tires. The price remains the same at $1,399 USD for the complete build, and the new paint job is called “Gloss Metallic Grey w/ Chocolate & Tan.” Check out the complete build below.

2023 Kona Unit
  • 2023 Kona Unit
  • 2023 Kona Unit
  • FRAME MATERIAL Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
  • SIZES S, M, L, XL
  • FORK Kona Plus fork 110mm spacing
  • CRANKARMS FSA Comet Modular
  • CHAINRINGS 32T
  • B/B FSA MegaExo 73mm
  • PEDALS Kona JS2
  • CHAIN KMC Z1 Narrow
  • FREEWHEEL KT 18t
  • BRAKE CALIPERS Alhonga HT472 Hydraulic
  • FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Alhonga 180mm
  • REAR BRAKE ROTOR Alhonga 160mm
  • BRAKE LEVERS Alhonga HT472 Hydraulic
  • HEADSET TH ZST No.10
  • HANDLEBAR Kona XC/BC Riser
  • STEM Kona XC
  • SEATPOST Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
  • SEAT CLAMP Kona Clamp
  • GRIPS Kona Key Grip
  • SADDLE WTB Volt
  • FRONT HUB Formula 110x15mm
  • REAR HUB Formula 148x12mm
  • SPOKES Stainless Black 14g
  • RIMS WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS
  • FRONTIRE Maxxis Rekon TR 29 x 2.6″ or WTB Ranger TCS 29 x 2.6″
  • REAR TIRE Maxxis Rekon TR 29 x 2.6″ or WTB Ranger TCS 29 x 2.6″
  • PAINT COLOR Gloss Metallic Grey w/ Chocolate & Tan Decals

Find details on the 2023 Kona Unit at KonaWorld.com or by heading into your local Kona dealer.

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