Bellingham, Washington
Kona mountain bikes
A long, scrappy history and a genuinely rough few years of ownership turmoil recently. The designs held up through all of it: the Process still descends brilliantly and the Honzo remains one of the best ways into serious riding on a budget. Check availability before you fall in love.
- Models tracked 10
- Builds tracked 16
- Price range $699 to $5,999
- Categories Cross-country, Trail, All-mountain, Park / DH, Downcountry
- How they sell Through bike shops
- E-MTBs No
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Every Kona model we rank
Kona Mahuna
Friendly first hardtail from a trail-culture brand.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $899 | Shimano Deore 1x11 | Shimano MT201 hydraulic |
Kona Honzo
The hardtail that made modern geometry cool.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $1,299 | Shimano Deore 1x11 | Shimano MT410 hydraulic |
Kona Process 134
Poppy, planted, and endlessly entertaining.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $2,499 | Shimano CUES 1x11 | Shimano Altus hydraulic |
| SE | $3,799 | SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 | SRAM G2 R |
| DL | $4,099 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston |
| CR | $5,999 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Motive Silver 4-piston |
Kona Process 153
Kona’s send-machine for steep and deep days.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $3,099 | Shimano CUES 1x11 | Shimano Deore hydraulic |
| CR | $5,299 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Maven Base |
| CR DL | $5,999 | Shimano SLX/XT 1x12 | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic |
Kona Process X
Freeride hammer built for bike-park abuse.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $4,999 | SRAM GX DH 7-speed | SRAM DB6 4-piston |
Kona Hei Hei
Reborn as a downcountry bike with real trail manners.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $3,699 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston |
| CR | $5,999 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston |
Kona Fire Mountain
The cheapest way into a real Kona hardtail.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $699 | Shimano ESSA 1x8 | Tektro MD-M280 mechanical |
Kona Lava Dome
Hydraulic brakes and a clutch rear mech under $800.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $799 | microSHIFT Advent 1x9 | Shimano MT200 hydraulic |
Kona Cinder Cone
Long-running budget hardtail, now on 11-speed CUES.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $999 | Shimano CUES 1x11 | Shimano MT200 hydraulic |
Kona Honzo ESD
Steel hardcore hardtail built to be ridden far too fast.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $2,399 | SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 | SRAM DB8 4-piston |
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Prices are US MSRP from a 2026 snapshot of the database that powers our quiz, maintained by hand. The takes on this page are mine, sharpened by the riders I trust. Kona pays nothing to appear here and cannot pay to rank higher - here is how we make money. Confirm current pricing on the brand's own site before you buy, and see every bike we rank for the full database.