KK, Ku & Hot frame weights

[Takingabreak]

The 97 Kona catalogue quotes some different frame weights

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/archive/1997-kona-catalogue.633/

 

[minor_LEGEND]

I wouldn't place too much emphasis on the catalogue or press releases & likewise the scales they used to weigh these things. I know we come at these facts with an eye on trading standards or whatever, but having spent some time working for a bicycle manufacturer, they don't place quite the same emphasis in weights or specs as the buying public do sometimes. Frame tubing stickers being another example.
When that pamphlet was printed I cannot imagine Kona thought anyone would still have it in the year 2024 let alone be discussing the accuracy of the facts printed within.
Any catalogue usually states a right to vary specifications as or when necessary.

 

[BlackCat]

I have a 17” Hot frameset. Will try and weigh it. Anecdotally though, it is a very light frame. Feels lighter in my hand than my 18”…

…. Erm… Hei Hei.