KTM Freeride E

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KTM Freeride E

Specifications

Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor
in a disc armature design
Rated output 7.5 kW (10.1 hp)
Max. power 22 kW (30 hp)
Traction battery Lithium-ion (easily removed)
Rated voltage 300 V
Charging time 1.5 h
CHASSIS
Frame Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame
Subframe High-strength polymide / ABS plastic
Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS shock
Suspension travel front 250 mm
Suspension travel rear 260 mm
Chain 5/8 x 1/4"
Steering Head Angle 67°
Wheelbase 1,418±10 mm
Ground Clearance (unloaded) 340 mm
Seat height (unloaded) 910 mm
Weight without fuel approx. 95 kg

Built along the Freeride’s ride anywhere mantra, the KTM Freeride E comes with 2.1kWh of battery power on-board, and is powered by a brushed DC motor. With a rated output of 10hp, KTM says the Agni motor is good for 30hp peak, with a maximum of 300 Volts going through the system. Helped by its small battery size, the Freeride E weighs only 204 lbs and can be recharged off a 220V socket in 90 minutes. As for range, KTM has an interesting rating system for the electric Freeride, quoting a 20 minute ride time in the hands of a professional, while the KTM Freeride E is rated to last 45 minutes in the hands of an amateur.

KTM will be initially only selling 100 units in early 2012, as the Austrian company wants to test the electric dirt bike market before going into full production. If those market test show a market, then KTM will pursue full-scale production. Accordingly, KTM hasn’t released pricing on the 2012 KTM Freeride E beyond that it will be less than €10,000, though looking at the components the ‘Ready to Race’ company could be able to undercut Brammo, Zero, and BRD. Obviously with a distribution, sales, and support network already in place, KTM has a leg up on these other electric motorcycle companies.